Four steps to outsmarting diabetes (BPT) – Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, and while many of those individuals manage their condition through a combination of treatment options, each year thousands still face one of the most devastating side effects of the disease: amputation. About half of those with diabetes will experience peripheral neuropathy –…
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Bedtime tips to encourage kids to get to sleep
Bedtime tips to encourage kids to get to sleep (BPT) – Despite parents’ best efforts, bedtime can be the most stressful time of the day. Many kids fight sleep and resist going to bed, and questions of “but why do I have to go to bed?” are often answered with an unsatisfying, “Because I said…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month [Infographic]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month [Infographic] America’s No. 1 cancer killer affects thousands of people every year. Know the facts. Learn the risks. Get screened.
Five tips to avoid holiday weight gain
Five tips to avoid holiday weight gain (BPT) – Who doesn’t love the smell of a warm kitchen during the holidays? They’re designed around food and bringing family, old friends and new friends together. However, holidays can also be a detriment to your healthy lifestyle and cause you to lose your focus through the end…