6 tips for a safe and enjoyable summer (BPT) – Summer is all about spending time outdoors – either at home or away. Whether you’re hitting the road or taking a trip to the local park, it’s time for fun in the sun. And when you’re preparing for fun outside, remember that there are safety…
Struggling for breath: Why people with COPD may be putting themselves at unnecessary risk (BPT) – Imagine experiencing shortness of breath, wheezing, and a cough so severe it requires you to visit the emergency room. This is a frightening potential reality for an estimated 24 million Americans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive…
Parents, prevent heatstroke by never leaving a child alone in a car (BPT) – Warm weather is great for trips to the pool or beach, but not so good for the inside of cars, which can rise to deadly temperatures in a very short period of time. Many people are shocked to learn how hot…
Boomers: 5 daily tactics to defy aging in 10 minutes or less (BPT) – Determined, vivacious, passionate – a lot of words describe America’s estimated 78 million baby boomers. This spirited group is redefining their golden years, staying active by working, traveling and enjoying the great outdoors. They know that in order to live life…
Family turns grief into action; offers advice for raising awareness for a cause (BPT) – Mother and rare disease advocate Lora Moore knows all too well the value of good health and how quickly it can slip away. In 2004, she tragically lost her 12 year-old daughter Lyndon to Hereditary Angioedema (HAE), a rare genetic…
