Health
6 small steps to improve your health in a big way
(BPT) – You want to be healthier, right? But try as you might, it always seems like something’s standing in your way. Time and money are two of the largest obstacles, and you may think it’s impossible to improve your health without a significant time or financial investment. The good news is, however, that’s not […]
The truth behind 2 popular ‘health’ foods
(BPT) – Did you dance in delight the first time you heard that dark chocolate is good for you? Did you think that your favorite indulgence just became an official ‘health food?’ Popular culture often makes too much of health benefit claims, especially when it comes to food and drink that many people consider guilty […]
The Top 5 Most Common Eye Health Risks
(BPT) – Why would anyone put the health of their eyes at risk? The answer is unclear, since blindness is among the most common human fears. But many people apparently don’t prioritize eye care; in fact, of 61 million U.S. adults at risk of serious vision loss, only half see an eye doctor annually, says […]
5 smart steps to preserving brain health
(BPT) – Everyone knows aerobic exercise gets the heart pumping and lifting weights keeps muscles strong. But when it comes to keeping the brain healthy, most people are unsure what to do. As you age, brain health and maintaining memory functions becomes a top concern. Turns out, these issues may begin sooner than you think. […]
Protecting your health: Survey shows diabetic patients often skip important eye examinations
(BPT) – The leading cause of blindness, diabetes, is steadily growing and is expected to affect one in 10 people worldwide by 2040, the International Diabetes Federation predicts. As prevalent as the condition is, 79 percent of Americans don’t know diabetic eye diseases have no visible symptoms and more than half do not know comprehensive […]
Maintaining heart health around the holidays
(BPT) – As we approach the holiday season, conversations about health, wellness and access to medicines may be an important and frequent topic addressed around the dinner table. It seems that access to new and innovative medicines is an increasingly common problem, and engaging in discussions with friends and family can help shed light on […]
Tips for finding unique health and wellness gifts for the holidays, no stress included
(BPT) – Are you tired of giving the same old holiday gifts over and over? Does the thought of trying to find a novel gift idea for that special someone without breaking the bank stress you out? Or do those shopping lines that stretch a mile long make you want to scream in frustration? If […]
When bad health hits, look to this financial tool
(BPT) – Working hard may take a toll on your health. But what are your options when your work pays the price for your bad health? Chronic illness, an injury or a severe disability can create a financial crossroads for people. Often, people are torn between trying to keep working in ill health, losing important […]
Treating the whole person: How a small community of philanthropists made a big difference in health care
(BPT) – In the late 90s, Minneapolis resident Penny George was diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing a mastectomy followed by chemotherapy, she thought her physicians were focused solely on the disease and the interventions being used – not on her as the person who was experiencing the disease and also seeking to overcome it. […]
4 simple steps toward better heart health
(BPT) – A single choice doesn’t matter most of the time. Having dessert one night, taking a walk on another and deciding to skip an outing with friends aren’t life changing choices. A daily choice is small, like a pebble. But like pebbles, when you keep reaching for the same choices, they can amass into […]