Kids Have Questions About Their Bodies, Now You Have Answers

Kids Have Questions About Their Bodies, Now You Have Answers

By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Children have a lot of questions about the way the world works and parents hope to have straightforward answers. But when it comes to questions regarding the body, parents and kids alike can find these conversations awkward, uncomfortable and embarrassing. Experts say that destigmatizing a child’s curiosity about their body…

Talk with Kids About Substance Use; You Can Make a Difference

Talk with Kids About Substance Use; You Can Make a Difference

By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Did you know that the younger someone is when they start drinking alcohol or using other drugs, the more likely they are to develop a substance use disorder as an adult? And with more than 140,000 people dying from excessive alcohol use in the United States each year, according to…

Shocking New Study: Black Americans Experience Excess Mortality and Years of Life Lost

Shocking New Study: Black Americans Experience Excess Mortality and Years of Life Lost

By: d-mars.com News Provider Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A new study shows that after some progress, the number of deaths and years of possible life lost among America’s Black population stopped going down and then started going up again. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) said their results show…

Hair Thinning Because of Menopause? These Tips Can Help

Hair Thinning Because of Menopause? These Tips Can Help

By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Women spend up to 40% of their life in menopause and, by 2025, 1.1 billion women worldwide will be going through this transition. Menopause often brings disruptive symptoms that can impact all aspects of life, from family to work. Hot flashes and trouble sleeping are often experienced during menopause and…

Got Retinal Disease? Retina Specialists’ Unique Imaging Tools Can Help Preserve Vision

Got Retinal Disease? Retina Specialists’ Unique Imaging Tools Can Help Preserve Vision

By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Advances in early detection and treatment of retinal diseases made possible by retina specialists can preserve sight and virtually eliminate vision loss from conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment. People who are at risk or experience symptoms of a retinal condition should visit a…

Veganism 101 for Guys

Veganism 101 for Guys

Hey d-mars readers! Our May issue highlighted a beginners guide for men curious about transitioning their diet to that of a vegan lifestyle. In honor of Men’s Health Month (June), here’s a recap to get you up to speed:  Vegetarian diets are often lower in saturated fat and cholesterol, which can lower the risk of…

5 Risk Factors that Should Be Considered for Vein Health

5 Risk Factors that Should Be Considered for Vein Health

Venous insufficiency, also known as vein disease, occurs when the veins stretch and allow blood to flow backward. This common condition manifests as visible veins, varicose veins, and swelling, accompanied by symptoms such as itching, burning, heaviness, cramping, and pain in the legs. The five main risk factors for vein disease are genetics, weight, age,…

New Treatments May Help Those with Advanced Breast Cancer Live Longer

New Treatments May Help Those with Advanced Breast Cancer Live Longer

Since January 2023, the number of women in the United States with a history of invasive breast cancer is estimated to be 3.1 million and is expected to increase by 12% to 4 million in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is highly treatable when caught at the early stages — there…

Meet Dr. Tonie Reincke: A Champion for Healthy Veins Among Minority Groups

Meet Dr. Tonie Reincke: A Champion for Healthy Veins Among Minority Groups

And Just Who is Dr. Tonie Reincke? Dr. Tonie Reincke is perhaps one of the reigning queens when it comes to patient care as a vein specialist in the city of Houston. With over three decades of her life dedicated to her profession as an Interventional Radiologist, it’s no wonder she’s been able to build…

Tips to Beat Becoming Complacent with the ‘Dad Bod’

Tips to Beat Becoming Complacent with the ‘Dad Bod’

The phrase “Dad Bod” refers to an average guy who doesn’t have a lean, shredded physique. He might instead have a paunch or visible beer belly, without being hugely overweight—just like the stereotypical suburban father of a nuclear family. It evokes a relatable, warm kind of dude who kicks back with a beer and pizza…

Employers Encouraging Employees Return to the Office
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Employers Encouraging Employees Return to the Office

The debate on whether in-person working environments versus remote has come into play. Some workers believe that in-person work leads to better problem-solving tactics, beneficial training, especially for new employees while strengthening corporate settings. eCommerce Business John Wright, who operates a small internet-based service helping consumers receive discounted packaged deals on cellular phones and plans,…

Health & Wellness Journal 94

Health & Wellness Journal 94

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How to find the right balance with pain management

How to find the right balance with pain management

If you’re facing surgery soon, you may have concerns about pain management. In a 2018 Mayo Clinic survey, 94% of the adults surveyed said that they would choose an alternative to opioids for treatment after surgery, but only 1 in 4 actually talked to their healthcare professional about those alternatives. Successfully managing pain involves much…

From Seed to Supplement: Behind the Label

From Seed to Supplement: Behind the Label

How to make smart and safe decisions when buying vitamins and supplements (BPT) – More than ever before, consumers today are demanding transparency on product labels. As news about food adulteration and contamination continues to appear in the headlines, the concern for food and product safety is rising. If nutritional supplements have ever been an…

Learn and Teach Your Children about Anger  If you can name it, you can tame it.

Learn and Teach Your Children about Anger If you can name it, you can tame it.

By Dr. Linda McNair, The Buckeye Review Newspaper Anger is an emotion and should not be ignored. Teaching children how to handle anger is better than telling them they are not angry and ignoring their hurts. Here is an example in preschool. One toddler takes the other toddler’s toy that he was playing with and…

From Seed to Supplement: Behind the Label, How to make smart and safe decisions when buying vitamins and supplements

From Seed to Supplement: Behind the Label, How to make smart and safe decisions when buying vitamins and supplements

More than ever before, consumers today are demanding transparency on product labels. As news about food adulteration and contamination continues to appear in the headlines, the concern for food and product safety is rising.   If nutritional supplements have ever been an important part of your daily routine, no doubt you’ve wondered what’s behind the…