According to a recent survey of headache sufferers, stress and tension came out on top as the main cause. Of those surveyed who have used a headache powder, 69 percent said the powders worked fast.
Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-The next time you feel a headache coming on, you won't be alone. According to the National […]

Vegetables add fiber, vitamins and color to a meal.
Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-As obesity reaches epidemic proportions in the United States, including one-third of the nation's children, many Americans are finding simple options to establish a healthy lifestyle.
Here are a few hints that may help:
Write it down! Start a journal to record what you […]

A new online resource could help young crime victims. 
Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-A new service may help young victims find the help they need. Every 2 minutes, another American is sexually assaulted. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 44 percent of those victims are under 18 and 80 percent are under 30.
Experts say […]

 
Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Frequent heartburn-defined as two or more episodes per week-affects nearly 30 million Americans, resulting in diet changes and sleep interferences, and increasing the risk of esophageal damage.
Fred Eckel, registered pharmacist and professor at the University of North Carolina's School of Pharmacy, provides these tips for frequent heartburn management:
¥ Heartburn-Healthy Eating: Avoid […]

 
Riva Litman, a University of California, Berkeley senior, is a recipient of a 2007 UCB Crohn's Scholarship.
Applications For 2008 Program Now Available At www.CrohnsAndMe.com
Topsail Island, NC-(NAPSA)-UCB, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has announced the 2008 UCB Crohn's Scholarship Program, which will award 30, one-time scholarships of up to $10,000 each to students diagnosed with […]

 
Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Mold and mildew can make the exterior of your home look dirty and unattractive and rob it of its curb appeal. If left unchecked, it can also damage paint, wood, roofs and siding. 
Removing mold and mildew used to mean countless hours of scrubbing or power washing-only to have it return […]

Better vision and high satisfaction are seen in the overwhelming majority of LASIK patients.
Topsail Island, NC - NAPSA)-Now nearly 15 years old, LASIK vision correction is the most common elective surgery in the United States, performed on 700,000 people annually. Besides being popular with patients, most of them are satisfied with the results. A recent […]

by Paul Reyes, RPh
Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Each day, millions of Americans take dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals, in an effort to stay healthy and fill dietary gaps.
However, they are not risk-free. Some supplements can be dangerous if taken with certain medications or may have harmful side effects. Talking to your doctor or […]

A new program could help safeguard the health of Marines and their families.
Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-The Marine Corps has recently created an on-line registry to help keep Marines, family members and civilian employees who resided or worked aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune between 1957 and 1987 informed about past water quality issues at […]

Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-To keep your home healthy, says Dr. Jim Sears, pediatrician and co-host of the new TV show "The Doctors," sporadic cleaning is not enough. "Regular disinfection is the best defense," says Dr. Sears. "While cleaning removes the dust and debris that have settled on a surface, disinfection eliminates the hidden germs […]