seniors2023-05-04
(BPT) - Sponsored by Eisai Inc.Understanding Alzheimer's diseaseDementia - a term that encompasses a group of disorders that can affect memory, language, and thinking - can have many causes, but Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. AD is a brain disease that's caused by dama....Read more
seniors2023-05-02
(BPT) - Advances in early detection and treatment of retinal diseases made possible by retina specialists can preserve sight and virtually eliminate vision loss from conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment.People who are at risk or exper....Read more
seniors2023-05-01
(BPT) - By Kenji Inaba, MD, FACS, FRCSCInjuries that cause severe bleeding can happen at any time and anywhere - in your kitchen, at work or from a car accident. And without quick intervention, these severe injuries can cause death from blood loss within minutes. The good news is that anyone can ste....Read more
seniors2023-04-26
(BPT) - Many of us know the basics for positive wellbeing - exercise consistently, sleep well, eat right - but what if we're overlooking a crucial and simple component of health? Emerging research shows that adding time outside to our wellness routines can bring powerful benefits.In recognition of M....Read more
seniors2023-04-23
(BPT) - May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month - aimed at raising awareness around asthma and helping improve the lives of those living with this condition.Did you know that if you are an adult 19 or older with asthma, you are at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia? Pneumococcal pn....Read more
seniors2023-04-20
(BPT) - As a successful global software services consultant, Ashwin was career-driven and passionate about his job. Those feelings were derailed when, at age 45, he was diagnosed with head and neck cancer and experienced a grueling path through treatment and recovery. Knowing that he is made of more....Read more
seniors2023-04-19
(BPT) - If you've ever experienced a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know how uncomfortable it can be. Symptoms like pain or burning with urination, along with a frequent urge to go to the bathroom, can really disrupt your daily life. According to the National Institutes of Health, over 40-60% of....Read more
seniors2023-04-18
(BPT) - This Earth Day is the perfect time to review your recycling habits. With so many myths and misconceptions around recycling, odds are you could be doing better for yourself and the environment.Today in the U.S., just under 30% of single-use plastic bottles and jugs are recycled, according to ....Read more
seniors2023-04-18
(BPT) - For many, the longer days, warmer temperatures, and blooming flowers of spring and summer bring a renewed sense of energy and motivation to paint the garage or freshen up the garden. However, it is also the perfect time of the year to devote your energy to personal health and wellness improv....Read more
seniors2023-04-18
(BPT) - When Hari Ravichandran's identity was stolen, he was disappointed by the lack of an option for simple, all-in-one, proactive personal protection. A system like that could have saved him the turmoil of dealing with the complications and fallout of identity theft. This inspired him to create a....Read more
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