(BPT) – The weeks before school begins are busy for families — full of shopping for supplies and getting ready for the change in routines. Prior to school getting under way is an ideal time to review your child’s needs for coping with allergies and asthma. Keep in mind their needs may change as they…
Monthly Archives: July 2022
New treatment options for sickle cell disease provide hope
(BPT) – Imagine constantly feeling dizzy, tired and out of breath. Imagine having episodes of pain so bad that you can’t drive or work. Imagine learning that the cause of these symptoms is that your red blood cells are shaped differently, meaning they die earlier and cause you to experience a multitude of health issues….
A Hollywood ending: How one woman took control of her rare disease and achieved her dream
(BPT) – Natalie Metzger is living a life that once seemed impossible. At only 35 years old, she’s already an award-winning director, writer and producer. She travels extensively, and her films have premiered at top festivals around the world including Sundance, Cannes and more. Being a filmmaker was an ambitious goal, but it wasn’t until…
Looking for healthy summer activities? Here are some ideas – including how to help protect yourself against pneumococcal pneumonia
(BPT) – With the arrival of summer, we can start to think about what makes the season special: time at the beach or by the water, enjoying the warmth with friends and family and — above all — being able to spend a lot of time outside. And, as we all have our own health…
As children catch up on summer fun, catch them up on their routine vaccines
(BPT) – For kids, summertime comes with a lot of pent-up excitement. It’s that time of year when kids can get out, take a break, try something new and make lifelong memories. It’s the return of favorite summer activities, like riding bikes through the neighborhood, swinging at the playground for hours, cannonballs in the pool…