(BPT) – Millions of people experience menstrual periods, so why is it difficult to talk about it? Unlike other normal body functions, people still find it uncomfortable to discuss menstruation due to longstanding misunderstandings and biases. This taboo makes it hard for women to have conversations with friends, family members, and even their healthcare providers….
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5 questions to ask your health care provider about virtual health
(BPT) – Have you experienced a virtual health visit? We know that people enjoy the convenience and potential cost-savings of virtual health because it often eliminates the need to travel, find childcare and take time off work. However, there are challenges standing in the way of a seamless, consistent, high-quality and frictionless experience that’s accessible…
Kidney stones: How one common recurring symptom could signal a rare disease
(BPT) – Throughout her life, Kim had no explanation for the recurrent, painful kidney stones she experienced. Growing up she and her doctors dismissed these stones and associated pain for other conditions like menstrual cramps and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It wasn’t until her sister Joy passed away from the same disease that Kim received…
A rare strength: What one advocate wants you to know about the rare disease community
(BPT) – By definition, the term “rare” implies something uncommon. When applied to diseases, it means a condition that impacts a small number of patients, usually fewer than 1 in 2,000. However, to have a rare disease, and the challenges it brings, is more common than many people may realize. Diane Ramsey-Paige — a rare…
Springing into Your Health
(BPT) – Of all the things to love about spring — coming out of winter blues, seeing trees start to bud and flowers begin to bloom — another one is how it can help us re-focus on our health. Between the ability to spend stretches of time outside again, and a renewed sense of purpose…