(BPT) – If you’re wondering why you’re sniffling and sneezing when you thought the worst of allergy season was behind you, don’t be surprised. The pollen season may be over, but wintertime offers plenty of challenges for anyone with allergies or asthma. “Because allergy and asthma symptoms can occur year-round, it’s best to be aware…
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Your Medicare annual wellness visit: Preventive care and health planning at no extra cost
(BPT) – Most of us know that it’s important to see a doctor for an annual checkup. During your working years, that annual checkup typically means a full physical. But once you become eligible for Medicare, you’ll likely start hearing about something called an annual wellness visit. Unlike a standard head-to-toe physical, an annual wellness…
Preparing for a healthy return to school
(BPT) – As summer draws to a close and fall approaches, the rush of back-to-school preparations for kids begins. Parents may have questions about the upcoming cold and flu season and the best way to keep kids healthy in the classroom. The good news is that vaccinations are available now and are by far the…
This baseball player wants you to understand your risk for pneumococcal pneumonia
(BPT) – Professional baseball player J.D. Martinez is prioritizing his lung health this baseball season. He has asthma, an underlying medical condition that puts him at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia. It’s a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can disrupt your life for weeks and can even put you in the hospital or be…
Autumn is coming: Get ahead of allergy symptoms now
(BPT) – You probably know what’s coming: Along with changing leaves and dropping temps this fall will come the sniffles, stuffy nose and itchy eyes from allergies to certain plants like ragweed. Unfortunately, climate change has increased the intensity of symptoms and the length of time that many people cope with their autumn allergies. If…