(BPT) – For many of us, warmer weather means more time outside. It’s also the time invasive species, known as “Hungry Pests,” emerge and attack the trees and crops we depend on. These invasive insects and plant diseases cost our nation about $40 billion each year. If left unchecked, they can devastate agricultural industries, causing […]
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Toxic exposure during your deployment? New law expands benefits for post-9/11 veterans
(BPT) – Are you or a loved one a post-9/11 combat veteran? Were you exposed to burn pits or other toxins while in service? If so, there’s important information you should know regarding your veterans’ health care and disability benefits, including two fast-approaching deadlines. Veterans who were exposed to burn pits or other toxic substances […]
Are your business finances in shape? A checklist to get you organized
(BPT) – By Irana Wasti, Chief Product Officer of BILL As a business owner, keeping your finances thriving is critical, especially if you’re looking to do more with less as many small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are. Having your finances in shape can open the door to new markets, products and services, customers, and expanded […]
Ready to get back to barbecue? Tips for choosing your next favorite grill
(BPT) – There’s nothing like sunshine, a warm breeze and the smell of delicious food on the grill. If you’ve been anticipating getting back to grilling, wait no longer! According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, now that temperatures are warmer, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate everything you love about outdoor cooking. If […]
How to navigate high prices on the road
(BPT) – High prices continue to be a concern for many Americans, especially when it comes to driving and automotive decisions. Nearly three-quarters (72%) of Americans say that current gas prices — which tend to rise even higher during the summer months — have a major-to-moderate impact on their daily driving habits, according to Hankook […]
Find pills tough to swallow? 5 benefits of taking a multivitamin powder
(BPT) – If one of your goals is to take better care of your health, you likely take vitamins every day — or at least a multivitamin pill — to ensure that your body is getting the nutrients it needs. Ideally, people should get enough of their essential nutrition from food, but when you’re busy, […]
The invisible moments that people living with rare kidney disease (RKD) see clearly
(BPT) – Meet Amanda, a New Jersey resident and lifelong hockey fan who has a passion for volunteering and advocacy that — almost — parallels her love for the New York Rangers. Much of Amanda’s day-to-day looks like that of other people, but what many don’t know about Amanda is that she has been living […]
Add to your summer checklist: Getting vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia
(BPT) – Summer is here and, for many people, it’s a time to kick back, relax and enjoy some much-needed vacation time — and pneumococcal pneumonia shouldn’t stand in your way of enjoying all that summer has to offer. Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can disrupt your life for weeks […]
7 things men should know about genetic testing and cancer
(BPT) – Cancer is the second-leading cause of death for men in the United States. While the cause of most cancers is unknown, about one in 10 cancers are caused by changes in genes that can be passed down in families. In recognition of Men’s Health Month, here are seven things every man should know […]
7 realidades sobre las pruebas genéticas y el cáncer que los hombres deben saber
(BPT) – El cáncer es la segunda causa principal de muerte en los hombres estadounidenses. Aunque se desconoce el origen de la mayoría de sus variantes, aproximadamente una de cada diez es provocada por cambios en los genes que pueden transmitirse de padres a hijos. Y precisamente en el Mes de la Salud Masculina, le […]
