Nearly 1.5 million baby boomers may suffer from chronic Hepatitis C without even knowing it (BPT) – Did you know that Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer and the number one reason for liver transplants in America? Between 1999 and 2007, more people died from Hepatitis C related complications than HIV. Despite…
How America’s change-leading generation has redesigned aging (BPT) – America’s baby boomers first came on the scene in 1946. They’ve been turning the world on its head ever since. Known as the country’s greatest generation for leading change, baby boomers make up roughly 26 percent of the United States’ total population – at about 78…
Remedies for deadly heat: more than just staying hydrated (BPT) – Some parts of the country are experiencing record high temperatures this summer. Las Vegas hit 117 degrees and Phoenix topped the charts at 119 degrees. Salt Lake City also hit the triple digits as did several areas in California. Dry heat or not, residents…
How to keep your health up and costs down (BPT) – No matter your age, you can help keep your body healthy and your money out of the health care system by eating right, exercising and avoiding habits that contribute to chronic illness. Having the appropriate insurance may also help your bottom line more than…
Giving back to family caregivers: Tips to help those who sacrifice for others (BPT) – No one knows exactly what life will bring, but we all know that there will be joys and there will be challenges. Sometimes, life gives you a combination– as millions of average Americans who are family caregivers can attest. Providing…
