Small businesses identify stress as top concern for employee health and wellness (BPT) - Today’s tough economic environment would give anyone a headache. America’s workforce faces increasing pressures to meet the bottom line and achieve financial results with less, particularly small businesses. So, it’s no wonder that small-business owners’ most pressing wellness concerns include stress and employe...
What you need to know about commitment day [Infographic] The New Year’s resolution is a much a part of holiday tradition as mistletoe and stockings. Unfortunately, like those other traditions, by mid-January too many resolutions are put away and forgotten until next year. If one of your resolutions is to get moving more, there’s a perfect way for you to kick off 2013 doing just that. Life Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company is kicking off Jan. 1, 2013, with a Commitment Day 5k, hosted in 25 major U.S. cities. According to race director, Keit...
New campaign targets vitamin A deficiency in children worldwide (BPT) - Vitamin A deficiency is a health concern affecting millions of children worldwide, and it is a major underlying cause of child mortality and blindness. Because of this, Flintstones Vitamins is embarking on a new mission: 10 Million Stronger. Aligning with the brand’s storied heritage of providing children with...
When it comes to treating his CML, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shoots and scores (BPT) - The story of NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s diagnosis with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is one example of how a devastating diagnosis can be turned into advocacy and inspiration. In 2008, Mr. Abdul-Jabbar knew something was wrong. He was experiencing hot flashes and at night would wake u...
Four steps to combat hearing loss: the silent epidemic (BPT) - An estimated 275 million people across the globe can’t hear clearly all the sounds they love. These people suffer from hearing loss, which the World Health Organization lists as the No. 1 sensory disability in the world. Some people never had their hearing, as they were born deaf, but the majority had something...
One in 10 women will be called back after a screening mammogram: time for panic or patience? (BPT) - It’s the telephone call no woman wants to receive – you need to come back for additional tests after you’ve had your annual mammogram. It happens more often than you would think - one in 10 women will be asked to come back because the doctor spotted a potential area of concern. Before you panic, you should know ...
Focusing on diabetes in the older adult population (BPT) - In the U.S., there are nearly 26 million people living with diabetes and more seniors have diabetes than any other age group – 10.9 million, or 26.9 percent, of all people age 65 and older. “Currently, one in four Americans over the age of 60 is living with diabetes and there is a great need for further educati...
How men can avoid five common skincare pitfalls (BPT) - Let’s face it, skincare isn’t always a priority for most guys. However, the path to healthy, comfortable skin is not as difficult as one might think. For men with skin issues, relief is only a few simple steps away. San Diego-based dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey Benabio lists five common skincare pitfalls guys face...
Cough clues: Identify and treat your cough (BPT) - Cold and flu season is on its way, often marking its arrival with that first throat tickle, before exploding into a hacking cough. Coughing is a natural reaction to an airway irritant, the body’s attempt to expel foreign substances, or a symptom indicating an underlying medical condition. A cough is a familiar ...
Why the CDC's new hepatitis C recommendations for boomers are a no-brainer (BPT) - When Martha Saly, director of the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR), learned she had hepatitis C, a virus that attacks the liver, she was in disbelief. Saly never suspected she might be infected with the hepatitis C virus, and unfortunately, cases like Saly’s are not uncommon. In fact, 3.2 million Amer...
How to avoid getting sick before and during your travels (BPT) - You research what museums and restaurants you want to visit, plan everything you’re going to pack, and count down the days until you leave. Anticipating a vacation is exciting – unless you suddenly get sick. Falling ill before or during your trip can derail the fun quickly, and that’s why it’s so important to ...
How to give your child a head start in math, science and beyond (BPT) - Throughout the busy school year, many high school students across the country are already taking steps to explore college and other post-graduation opportunities. In fact, in today’s challenging economic climate and competitive job market, it has become increasingly important to begin planning for future career ...
