Tis The Season to NOT Get Scammed!
(SST) This is the season when many Americans do a lot of online and retail shopping as well as charitable giving. That is why it's important for consumers to be conscious of financial scams …
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Removing barriers of care for U.S. veterans who need surgery
(SST) During the month of November, we honor our nation's veterans for their hard work and dedication to protect everyone's freedoms. It's also an important time to recognize their freedom and desire to live …
When You Only Tell Your Doctor Half the Story
(SST) For people living with chronic autoimmune conditions, such as Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), regular patient-doctor visits are an important part of tracking symptom progression and staying on top of care. Findings from a …
Holiday gift guide for people living with dementia and their caregivers
(SST) Holiday shopping and gift-giving can often be challenging, but even more so when shopping for a person living with dementia. There are more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease. Depending on …
Don’t bring respiratory illnesses home for the holidays
(SST) The holiday season is upon us. Nearly half of Americans are planning to travel for the holidays this year, according to a recent survey. With more people passing through high-contact spaces like airports …
How you can support family caregivers by donating on GivingTuesday
(SST) For many family caregivers, supporting a loved one through a health journey can be overwhelming, isolating and lonely. Fortunately, CaringBridge, the global leading no-cost health platform, addresses those needs by improving emotional health …
Sorting fact from fiction: 5 things you might have wrong about your cough
(SST) It's a familiar situation - a light tickle in your throat soon turns into a cough that sounds like it could be trouble. Is it allergies, a cold, RSV or something worse? With …
Are you 65 or older? How to stay healthy with updated vaccines
(SST) You want to stay healthy, so you can keep doing the things you love. That's why it's so important to stay up to date on recommended vaccines, like the updated COVID-19 vaccine and …
5 expert tips to help you survive the winter holidays with allergies and asthma
(SST) If you're wondering why you're sniffling and sneezing when you thought the worst of allergy season was behind you, don't be surprised. The pollen season may be over, but wintertime offers plenty of …
The woes of wish-cycling
(SST) Wish-cycling (v.) - the well-intentioned but unfounded belief that something is recyclable when it is not.Most consumers have the best intentions when it comes to recycling. In recent years, there's been a strong …