Health & Fitness
Knowing your options if you are denied the cardiovascular medicine you need
(BPT) – As we approach American Heart Month, one important topic must be addressed: improving access to innovative therapies for patients suffering from cardiovascular disease (CVD). When prescribed a medication by a physician, most individuals expect to receive the medication without jumping through hurdles. However, for many people affected by cardiovascular disease across the country, […]
Win with water [Video]
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Walking the hill: Advocating for veterans’ rights and services
(BPT) – Eva Wallace never enlisted in the U.S. military, has never been on active duty and never endured life-altering injuries protecting American freedoms. However, as a military spouse she has found another important way to serve our country — advocating for veterans’ rights. Each February, Wallace and more than 500 other members of The […]
Expert tips to help spark a conversation about women’s health issues
(BPT) – Exercise, eating well and getting more sleep are all leading health goals for women. However, there are many health concerns that women overlook for numerous reasons. Some they feel aren’t a priority and others are simply too difficult to talk about. One commonly overlooked example is women’s sexual health, despite the fact that […]
Understanding Pneumococcal Pneumonia: Facts vs. Misperceptions [Infographic]
(BPT) – Every day 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old.1 At 65, your risk of being hospitalized after getting pneumococcal pneumonia is 13X greater than adults younger than 50.2 The CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination for all adults 65 years and older3 and states that “vaccination is the safest, most effective way to protect yourself” from […]
Over 50? You’re at Increased Risk for Shingles
Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – A few years ago, a Harris Interactive-sponsored poll* found that Americans consider 50 to be the ‘perfect age’ to live forever in good health. For many, the half­-century mark can be a time when experience and opportunity balance perfectly – as told by […]
Enjoy your life again: Fix your hearing
(BPT) – Think what it would be like, if after a lifetime of enjoying the taste of your favorite meal, seeing your children smile, smelling blooming flowers, or feeling the comfort of fresh, soft sheets on your bed, you lost one of your senses. You’d probably be devastated, and want to pursue every option for […]
The best ways to support veterans in 2017
(BPT) – As the new administration and Congress settle into office, many organizations are working hard to put America’s 21 million veterans at the top of the nation’s “to-do” list. “Veterans share a common thread — regardless of where they served or for how long — they are driven to protect our country and ensure […]
Longer battery life gives patient with heart condition a new outlook on life
(BPT) – By the time Emily H. turned 27, she had received her third life-saving heart device. While she was happy to be alive, she couldn’t help but question why the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) surgically inserted in her chest needed to be replaced with such frequency. At this rate, she would undergo three more […]
Heart Racing? How Being Informed and Taking Action Can Stop a Common Heart Condition
(BPT) – For some, simple activities that others often take for granted – like walking around the neighborhood or doing chores around the house – can make them feel tired or dizzy. They may feel their heart racing or like a hummingbird is flapping its wings in their chest. These symptoms may point to atrial […]