(BPT) – As your kids head into their teenage years, it can seem harder to feel connected. Between after-school activities and homework — not to mention socializing with friends — finding time for regular communication can feel impossible at times. To help you stay better connected with your kids, here are a few tips to […]
How a Startup Chair Company Promises to Fix Your Sit
(BPT) – Whether you work from home, in the office or spend a lot of time sitting while gaming, you know that the right chair can make all the difference in how you feel. The need for proper posture isn’t new, and many solutions have emerged over the years in an effort to address this […]
Medicare Eligible: Understanding Your Enrollment Periods
(BPT) – Timing matters when you are considering your Medicare options. When you turn 65 or otherwise become eligible for Medicare, enrollment windows open. Some close quickly and you could face penalties if you wait too long to make a decision. After you’ve registered for the first time, there are a few periods when you […]
5 simple ways to help you save money on everyday expenses
(BPT) – Are you finding that many items you pay for on a regular basis still cost a lot? While the Consumer Price Index indicates inflation is cooling since last year, many everyday expenses continue to strain household budgets. If this sounds familiar, you may be seeking ways to keep costs down. Fortunately, you can […]
Why Advocates Say We Must Do More to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease
(StatePoint) When people go to the hospital, they don’t expect to become sick because of their visit. Yet this has been happening for decades in hospitals across the country partly due to a dangerous bacteria known as Legionella. These bacteria are known to cause a serious and potentially fatal form of pneumonia called Legionnaires’ disease, […]
Cómo prepararse para un regreso a la escuela saludable
(BPT) – A medida que se termina el verano y se acerca el otoño, empieza el afán de la preparación para el regreso de los niños a la escuela. Los padres podrían tener preguntas sobre la temporada de influenza y de resfriados que se avecina y la mejor manera de mantener sanos a sus hijos […]
Irish Ancestry? Learn About a Genetic Rare Disease That May Impact You and Your Family
(BPT) – In 1982, Rosaline’s Aunt Polly passed away at age 58 from a rare disease called hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis after enduring years of debilitating and progressive symptoms. Learning the disease was inherited, Rosaline and her family started researching hATTR amyloidosis and eventually traced the disease back to her great-grandmother, Annie, who came from […]
Preparing for a healthy return to school
(BPT) – As summer draws to a close and fall approaches, the rush of back-to-school preparations for kids begins. Parents may have questions about the upcoming cold and flu season and the best way to keep kids healthy in the classroom. The good news is that vaccinations are available now and are by far the […]
Getting to the Gut of It: Dietitian-approved tips for overall wellness
(Family Features) Social media frequently touts weight loss trends and solutions. However, there’s another aspect to healthy eating that’s underappreciated but critical for overall wellness – gut health. The body contains approximately 40 trillion bacteria, most of which are found in your gut, according to “Molecular Science.” The right balance of these bacteria is the […]
Help Toys for Tots Turn the Page on Illiteracy
(NewsUSA) – The Marine Toys for Tots Literacy Program announces a new literacy initiative, “Operation Turn the Page,” that will equip children across the United States with the tools they need to break the cycle of poverty. Millions of children across the Nation are gearing up to head back to school in August. However, going […]
