It’s kids’ eye exam season: Tips for children’s vision health
(BPT) – By now, kids have settled into their school day routine, teachers know each student’s abilities and potential, and you’re feeling like you have a moment to catch a breath before the holidays arrive. Then, an envelope comes home from school with a troubling surprise: your child is having difficulty seeing the white board […]
Too much of a good thing? 4 ways you’re doing cardio wrong
(BPT) – Does your exercise routine live and die by the treadmill? Does your workout consist of an hour on the elliptical? While you can’t ignore the positive impact aerobic exercise has on your health, it may not be the dream weight-loss solution you hope for. “It seems an awful lot of people walk, jog, […]
3 important health steps women can take to make their 50s fit and fabulous
(BPT) – By now you’ve probably heard the saying “the 50s are the new 30s,” and you may have even adopted that thinking for your own life. The motto doesn’t just mean people are living longer, but that they’re also maintaining a youthful perspective on life. While a positive attitude can be good for your […]
Shared experiences and support can help people manage type 2 diabetes
(BPT) – Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes, and most (90-95 percent) have type 2 diabetes. Diabetes management isn’t always easy – some people may have difficulty visiting their doctor regularly, eating healthy foods and reaching their A1C goal. That’s why America’s Diabetes Challenge, a program from Merck and the American Diabetes Association, is encouraging […]
Farming program helps neighbors in rural America fight hunger
(BPT) – Although the United States produces much of the world’s food, 48 million people in the country are food insecure, lacking access to enough food to sustain a healthy, active lifestyle. What’s even more surprising is that many of the counties with the highest rates of food insecurity are located in rural communities, the […]
5 clever hacks to simplify any family’s morning routine
(BPT) – Getting the family out the door on time every morning is no small feat. Seemingly simple tasks like getting dressed, packing backpacks and making breakfast can quickly turn into chaos. Before you know it, you’re running late and the kids haven’t even eaten as you dash to the car. Stop dreading the stressful […]
Lifestyle experts and real sinus sufferers share their tips to relieve sinus pressure and congestion
(BPT) – Sinus pressure and congestion can get in the way of your favorite activities and when they do, you want to find fast relief so you can get on with your day and get the rest you need at night. To provide you with real advice on how to relieve your symptoms, Sinex joined forces […]
Breaking the cycle of reactive healthcare
(BPT) – Americans are living longer than ever, and while we should relish the achievement of extending the life span for residents of the United States, we now face a pressing challenge for the 21st century: How do we ensure we not only live longer but also live well? To better understand the extent to […]
Kicking off the New Year with a heart healthy start
(BPT) – It is almost time to ring in the New Year, which means it is an opportune time to focus on your health and wellness. If you or a loved one is living with cardiovascular disease (CVD), you may be dealing with many burdens, including access to medications — an increasingly common problem. When […]
5 ways to manage your diabetes and your mental health
(BPT) – Managing diabetes is as much a mental game as a physical one. In addition to taking medication or insulins, monitoring blood sugar, eating healthy, getting regular physical activity, and often experiencing physical symptoms of low and high blood glucose, people with diabetes also need to be vigilant for a serious potential complication that […]