(BPT) – How well does your primary care provider know you? Do they see you at least once a year? Maybe during these last few years, when health has been at the forefront, you renewed your efforts to see this critical caretaker more regularly. A primary care provider is more than just a provider. Over…
Monthly Archives: March 2022
Spring cleaning for your health: Are you at risk for pneumococcal pneumonia?
(BPT) – As the weather changes and seasons transition, you’ve probably already started spring cleaning or it’s on your to-do list. But what are some of your health and wellness goals as you spring into 2022? For example, you could: Start or increase your exercise, such as yoga Make mindfulness a part of your daily…
How to learn more about a complication of cirrhosis
(BPT) – An estimated 4.5 million people in the U.S. have chronic liver disease (CLD). In 2019, CLD and Cirrhosis were a bigger driver of mortality than stroke or diabetes in adults 25-54 years old. And chronic liver disease is on the rise. Mortality from chronic liver disease associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)…
Breathe easier and enjoy spring thanks to expert allergist tips
(BPT) – Spring is a stunning season full of life as plants grow, flowers bloom and the sun shines. The downside of this abundance of beauty is seasonal allergens. Pollen from all those growing and blooming plants spreads via warm breezes and can make you feel awful. “Allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, has been…