The road to recovery: What you need to know about addiction (BPT) – Drug and alcohol addiction can destroy careers, tear apart families and ruin lives. With 43,982 total drug-induced deaths each year, addiction continues to be a problem in the United States. “Experiencing or watching a loved one battle an addiction is heartbreaking,” says…
Winter woes: Dry eye more prevalent in cold weather (BPT) – Our wardrobes aren’t the only things that change when the weather turns chilly. Our bodies are often affected not only by the outdoor changes, but inside changes as well. The body part that receives most of the brunt from winter weather is our eyes….
The best gift any grandparent can give their grandchild is…good health (BPT) – For grandparents, giving is quite possibly the best part of the holiday season. When you gather with your kids and grandkids this holiday season it’s wonderful to share your homemade cookies and heartfelt gifts, but two things no one in your family…
Finding inner strength while living with MS (BPT) – When Chrystal Graham of Alpharetta, Georgia was diagnosed with relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2009, she was 27-years-old and no stranger to coping with life’s challenges. Having dealt with the loss of her mother to illness, Graham knew she could manage her way through almost any…
New tool to help make the most of your next metastatic breast cancer doctor’s appointment (BPT) – Some people diagnosed with advanced or metastatic breast cancer would like to talk to their doctor about everything that may be affecting their treatment and health. But when the average visit lasts only 15 minutes, it can be difficult…
