Did you know that last year alone, nearly 21 million Americans were prescribed statins? In fact, they are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the world. While the decision to take them involves a…
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Now, there’s a question for you. It’s certainly one that we all wish could be answered with a resounding “yes.” But unfortunately, it’s not that simple, because cancer, in its many forms, is a complicated…
Have you ever missed a special event due to a winter cold or the flu? Many of us have, and when we do, we often wonder if we could have prevented it. Did you know…
If you periodically enjoy sweets in moderation, balanced out by exercise, that’s a healthy approach. But what about the many sources of hidden sugar you may be unaware of, and therefore do not compensate for?…
There seems to be a lot of confusion around the topic of alcohol and health. Certainly, even the most health conscious among us might enjoy a good glass of wine now and then, while others…
Could fish oil reduce prostate cancer risk, in addition to the many other benefits it offers? That was the conclusion drawn in a recent study(1) conducted at UCLA. It was thought a good starting premise,…
Oct 24th – 31st is Prescription Errors Education and Awareness Week, created to educate patients/consumers about serious drug interactions, adverse drug events, allergies and the mixing of prescription drugs with over-the-counter medications. Did you know…
October is National Family Health Month, an annual campaign that invites Americans to take a closer look at family wellness, especially since so many causes of illness and death─like cancer, heart disease, stroke and lung…
When the level of overweight Americans reaches epidemic proportions, we really must sit up and take notice. According to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index1, more than 6 in 10 adults in the U.S. were either overweight…
Are you familiar with the term “health literacy?” It’s a concept we should all be aware of. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, health literacy is the ability to understand health…