Finding her Beat: Claire’s Journey Living with AFib
(BPT) – This content is sponsored by Sanofi U.S. I’m Claire and I’m a retiree living near Orlando, Florida with my husband. Now that I’m retired, I get to spend my time doing the things I love – enjoying the outdoors by going on long bike rides and tending to my garden, visiting my sons …
El apoyo entre compañeros ayuda a la prosperidad de personas con parálisis
(BPT) – Cuando Ligia Andrade Zúñiga tenía 28 años, sufrió un accidente automovilístico que le causó una grave lesión en la médula espinal que la dejó paralítica. A pesar de esto, a solo meses del accidente, la LatinX de primera generación comenzó a trabajar para ayudar a los demás como defensora de la comunidad …
Safeguarding your finances: A guide to protecting yourself from fraud
(BPT) – In today’s digital age, the growing portion of our lives taking place online has led to an increased risk of fraud. Cybercriminals are getting smarter and constantly finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. In fact, 2023 was the worst year ever for scams, causing people to lose $10 billion according to the FTC. …
What Nobody Tells You About Recovering from Breast Cancer
(BPT) – Pain. Fatigue. Scars. Depression. These are side effects we often hear about and associate with life-saving mastectomy surgeries. But did you know that total or partial chest numbness is a common and often permanent side effect, as well? “I remember taking my newborn daughter into my arms and putting her on my …
FetchaBroker: Your Gateway to Seamless Home Selling
In the fast-paced world of real estate, homeowners are constantly seeking efficient and trustworthy professionals to guide them through the process of selling their homes. Enter FetchaBroker, a revolutionary online referral service designed to simplify the daunting task of finding the perfect real estate professional. How FetchaBroker Works FetchaBroker operates as a user-friendly platform that …
Be Prepared This Fall & Winter Virus Season
(BPT) – Every season comes with its pros and cons. Fall and winter are no exception — with the cozy sweaters, trick-or-treating, and Sunday football, we also get clunky jackets, icy roads, and fall and winter viruses. And while there are many things about fall and winter that we love, one thing is for …
How people living with paralysis can prepare for 5 common natural disasters
(BPT) – From record-breaking blizzards in upstate New York and devastating wildfires in California to powerful hurricanes off the coast of Florida, natural disasters are becoming increasingly common because of the ongoing climate crisis. While everyone is affected by severe weather, it poses a particular risk for people living with disabilities. When a natural …
Spotlight on Progress: CDC Shares Community Drug Overdose Prevention Successes in New Resources
(BPT) – Putting Data into Action Drug overdoses are preventable, yet more than one million people died from a drug overdose between 1999 and 2021. Every day, almost 300 people lose their lives due to drug overdose. Public health professionals, policymakers and communities all play a role in preventing overdose deaths. Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) is …