Taking responsibility for your health: Ask for yourself, do it for your family (BPT) – Every day you sit around the dinner table with your loved ones and ask about their lives−“How was your day? What’s new at work? Do you have any plans for this weekend?” But how often do you ask the truly…
Is vision loss inevitable with age? The answer may surprise you (BPT) – Eighty-three percent of U.S. adults believe their eyesight will worsen as they age, no matter what preventive steps they take, according to a recent DSM Nutritional Products survey. While genetics and lifestyle factors do play a role for some serious eye conditions…
5 totally bogus things you only think you know about allergies (BPT) – You sneeze when a cat walks by, wheeze through the spring and summer, and can’t even get close to a Christmas tree. As one of the 60 million Americans who suffer from allergies, according to the Allergy and Asthma Association, you may…
Flu fighters: Busting six sickening flu myths (BPT) – Ready for this year’s flu season? You may think you know a lot about flu prevention and treatment – but being wrong about the flu can make you downright ill. Here are six myths about the flu, and the truth behind them. Myth 1: Cold weather…
A well-prepared emergency kit is essential for diabetes patients [Infographic] (BPT) – Any emergency brings chaos, particularly to those with chronic diseases. From roadside breakdowns in the middle of nowhere to unexpected evacuations and natural disasters, a well-prepared emergency kit is an important resource for patients with diabetes and their families. Provided by the American…
