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(BPT) – Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way, whether it’s a friend or family member facing a diagnosis, or their own worry about susceptibility to the disease. This year alone, roughly 1.8 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. Nearly 1,700 lives…
(BPT) – If you’ve fallen behind in scheduling and keeping your regular eye exams, you’re not alone. In fact, eye health is not an important enough priority for most people, according to a recent study by Johnson & Johnson Vision. That’s a problem, since annual eye exams are the single most crucial step you can…
(BPT) – When Justin found out his dad had been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), he wasn’t sure what to expect. Without knowing anything about the condition, he didn’t realize that becoming a primary caregiver at age 30 would mean uprooting his lifestyle to support caring for his dad. Like Justin and his…
(BPT) – Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Stress levels are rising due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the numerous disruptions in our daily lives. The American Psychological Association recently reported that “we are facing a national mental health crisis that could yield serious health and social consequences for years to come.” And it’s not just…
(BPT) – If you’re a baby boomer, you’ve heard about the importance of getting your flu vaccine every year. However, you may be less familiar with how you can help protect yourself against other vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases like pneumococcal pneumonia. “Pneumococcal pneumonia is the most common bacterial pneumonia occurring in adults. It is a serious…
