(BPT) – When Justin found out his dad had been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), he wasn’t sure what to expect. Without knowing anything about the condition, he didn’t realize that becoming a primary caregiver at age 30 would mean uprooting his lifestyle to support caring for his dad. Like Justin and his…
(BPT) – Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Stress levels are rising due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the numerous disruptions in our daily lives. The American Psychological Association recently reported that “we are facing a national mental health crisis that could yield serious health and social consequences for years to come.” And it’s not just…
(BPT) – If you’re a baby boomer, you’ve heard about the importance of getting your flu vaccine every year. However, you may be less familiar with how you can help protect yourself against other vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases like pneumococcal pneumonia. “Pneumococcal pneumonia is the most common bacterial pneumonia occurring in adults. It is a serious…
(BPT) – The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people nationwide to live differently, including new challenges when it comes to navigating the health system and accessing care. Whether people are enrolling in a health plan offered through an employer, state-based exchange or government-sponsored program such as Medicare or Medicaid, this fall’s open-enrollment season for health benefits…
(BPT) – He was nearing the end of the race, but Brian Greenberg thought he couldn’t possibly finish. He had a stomach cramp and his lungs were begging him to stop. At that point, he had done a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride, and was in the last leg of his 26.2-mile run. It…
