Home and office furniture: What you don’t know could be toxic
(BPT) - Awareness of health risks from potentially harmful chemicals has grown exponentially in recent years, leading to a consumer demand for transparency regarding...
Get ahead of the storm: Check your coverage before hurricane season
(BPT) - Hurricanes provide little advance notice of their arrival, and as landfall approaches, insurance companies may temporarily suspend new coverage and coverage changes.That...
Finding new ways to address hepatitis C
(BPT) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, viral hepatitis is a silent epidemic that affects more than 5 million people...
8 important questions to ask your doctor about surgical pain management
(BPT) - If you or a loved one has an upcoming surgery, pain management is probably a top concern. Depending on the type of...
Half of Americans are ‘C’ students at best when it comes to understanding finances
(BPT) - When it comes to education, we instinctively understand the link between performance and opportunity — a college graduate is likely to have...
5 ways you and your pet can help the planet
(BPT) - Chances are, you consider your animal companion part of the family. You care about what your pet eats, and you want what’s...
6 reasons to add hydrotherapy to your self-care routine
(BPT) - Unwind, relax and rejuvenate — these are the words associated with enjoying a warm bath. Bathing is an indulgence that has remained...
Can you eat your way to thicker, fuller hair?
(BPT) - Did you know that what you eat affects your hair? That's news to most people, especially those who are dealing with hair...
There’s no such thing as too much information before surgery
(BPT) - There is no such thing as TMI (too much information) when it comes to communicating facts about your health with your physician...
Addressing the needs of caregivers helping our military, veteran heroes
(BPT) - “You’re sitting at home one night and get a phone call that your husband is being medevaced and he’s coming home. They...
