(BPT) – People living with a chronic condition may experience stigmatization on a daily basis. Diane Talbert can relate; a patient-turned-advocate, she has fought her own battle with plaque psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for decades. Diane often felt misunderstood and dismissed as the visible signs of her disease did not match with the…
Monthly Archives: February 2022
African Americans Are at Higher Risk of Glaucoma: How You Can Help Protect Your Vision
(BPT) – When improving your health and wellness, it’s essential to take care of your eyes too. For African Americans, this is especially important because of increased risk factors for eye disease and vision loss. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, glaucoma — a disease that damages the optic nerve and causes vision loss…
Research: Vitamin D plays an important role in immune health
(BPT) – Vitamin D is known for helping with bone health, but its benefits extend beyond that. Due to its positive effects on the respiratory and immune systems, more than 100 clinical trials have been conducted since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to look for links between vitamin D and COVID-19. Higher blood levels…