Month: October 2020

Posted: October 29, 2020 | Word Count: 152 Be responsible and keep everyone safe. That’s the meaning behind B.R.A.K.E.S., a nonprofit teen driving curriculum whose mission is to prevent injuries and save lives by training and educating teenage drivers and their parents about the importance of safe and responsible driving. When legendary professional drag racer …

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had an undeniable, unavoidable impact on the world — from the way you conduct business, to how you shop for groceries. It may have even shifted your idea of what is important in life. According to Hankook Tire’s latest Gauge Index, Americans say spending time with family is a top priority. …

Survey: Pandemic has shifted how Americans view travel Read More »

Now more than ever, Americans are spending extended periods of time at home. From sitting for long hours working and logging more time in front of the TV, to uncontrollable snacking and changing bathroom habits, the behavioral changes resulting from more time at home are impacting overall health, especially for our backsides. In fact, according …

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If you’re over the age of 40 and heading to the bathroom with increasing urgency and frequency or trying to avoid leakage, you could be experiencing symptoms of overactive bladder or “OAB”.[1],2 Urgency (feeling like you can’t make it to the toilet in time), frequency (having to pee more than usual during the day) and …

Is your ‘peehavior’ ramping up? You may have an overactive bladder Read More »

If you’re suffering from joint pain and considering a joint replacement, you’re not alone. Chronic, debilitating pain that requires joint replacement affects nearly one in four adults in the United States, according to the U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative.[1] But unfortunately, many people wait years to move forward with surgery, enduring significant pain and negatively …

5 things to know about having joint replacement surgery during COVID-19 Read More »

The impact of COVID-19 has changed many aspects of our everyday lives, particularly for those living with a chronic condition like diabetes. Even under normal circumstances, managing diabetes can be difficult, but with the added challenges of the pandemic, access to medical care, medications, and other diabetes products has become increasingly difficult for many. Living …

How Technology Is Helping People Better Manage Diabetes During COVID-19 Read More »

In the spring of 2016, Kate was excitedly preparing for the rites of passage most high school seniors look forward to — prom, graduation, turning 18 and getting ready for college. What she wasn’t preparing for was a chronic illness diagnosis. It started out as a small patch of dry skin on Kate’s neck that …

A College Student’s Crash Course in Managing Plaque Psoriasis Read More »

If you lost a loved one during the pandemic, you were likely unable to hold the kind of memorial service you would have wanted to honor that special person. Funeral services are an essential part of the grieving process and help bring closure during some of life’s darkest moments. Thousands of families who suffered a …

4 ideas for a Celebration of Remembrance after COVID Read More »

Now that Rich Lichty is semi-retired, he loves to go boating on the Chesapeake Bay. His 15-year-old boat is equipped with a diving board to entice the grandchildren. Watch Rich’s Video Rich Lichty, 72, from Laurel, MD, takes a generic medicine for his blood pressure. Rich takes a generic drug to control his blood pressure. …

Generic and Biosimilar Prescriptions Mean Smooth Sailing and Big Savings for Americans of All Ages Read More »

At first thought, it would appear that Cherie, age 50 from Chicago, Illinois, and Leanne, age 62 from White Plains, New York, don’t have much in common. Cherie enjoys exploring the outdoors and traveling with her husband, while Leanne, a financial advisor, enjoys making jewelry, cooking and gardening at home. However, there is a ribbon …

For women with ovarian cancer, early communication is key Read More »