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Back-to-work blues: Anxious about returning to your cubicle?

(BPT) - While everyone’s lives were upended this past year, they’re about to be turned upside-down again. Vaccinations are underway, and companies nationwide are making plans to bring employees back to the office.Some workers may welcome the change after spending over a year at home, but ...

Living with chronic cough: A patient’s perspective

(BPT) - Did you know that approximately 5% of adults in the United States live with chronic cough? Although the condition can affect both women and men, the typical person with chronic cough is a woman in her 50s.A cough is a reflex your body uses to protect your airway when it is irritated by ...

Why bringing your phone with when you switch carriers could save you money

(BPT) - Taking your current phone with you when you switch wireless carriers — referred to as “bring your own phone” (BYOP) or “bring your own device” (BYOD) — is an increasingly popular option for those who simply don’t feel the need to buy a new phone. Today’s smartphones are ...

Take Care of Your Health at Every Age: A Guide for Your 50s, 60s and 70s

(BPT) - While many people already practice tenets of good health — maintaining an active lifestyle, eating well, addressing mental health and visiting healthcare providers regularly — there are additional considerations as we age. You can prepare for long-term wellness and minimize costs ...

Whole grains are good for you, but what about the other grains?

(BPT) - As most Americans have heard by now, whole grains are good for us — dietary guidance tells us to “make half our grains whole,” cereal boxes and bread bags tout their whole grain goodness, and news headlines repeat the message.Whole grains do provide health benefits — for ...