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The Impact If Medicare Eligibility Is Lowered to Age 60
May 31, 2021
A major topic of discussion among the political candidates is lowering Medicare eligibility to age 60. The idea behind this proposal is that it would save taxpayers money by reducing the amount that needs to be spent on healthcare for those over age 65.However, there are several concerns about lowering Medicare eligibility from 65 to 60, including...
Read More5 Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Prevent A Second Stroke
May 26, 2021
A stroke can be a life-changing experience. If you are a stroke survivor, then it is important for you to take the steps that are necessary for preventing a second one. You need to work with your doctor to prevent a second stroke. Managing chronic conditions, such as atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure, can reduce your risk of having a...
Read MoreBenefits to Walking on an Incline
Apr 22, 2021
When you are struggling to clock in your daily cardio, it's not a must. You do sprints and long-distance runs. Brisk walks can also prove effective in boosting your health and is far gentler on your joints. Additionally, if you want to add some more twists to the strolls, cardiologists insist on cranking up the incline on your...
Read MoreYou May be Suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease without Knowing – Here is Why
Apr 22, 2021
According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects around 15% of the adult population in the United States. Out of these people, up to one in seven people do not know they suffer from the disease. Two out of five do not know that they suffer from serious CKD. Are you among them? How can you know if you...
Read MoreOne Year of Isolation: Social Anxiety on the Rise
Apr 13, 2021
The idea of normal seems like another galaxy far away after a year of the pandemic. As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, "normal" begins to creep back into our everyday lives as our schedules start to fill. If going back to your old life filled with people and places seems a little scary, you're one of the millions of...
Read MoreAir Hand Dryers Can Spread More Germs Than Paper Towels
Apr 12, 2021
Entering a clean restroom with a sparkling floor and a pleasant scent is everyone's wish. However, even spotless washrooms still spread germs. This is because most people regularly overlook the procedure of hand drying. Some of the hand dryers that are often used in washrooms include air dryers and paper dryers.A recent study shows that drying...
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure in Women Often Written Off as A Menopausal Symptom
Feb 15, 2021
When you are thinking about your health issues, it is very important that you have a clear understanding of cause and effect. Of course, it is your doctor’s responsibility to offer a diagnosis and to understand what’s driving your health issues. Where you could potentially get yourself into a quandary is by doing your own self-diagnosis...
Read MoreDeep Vein Thrombosis Medication Recalled
Feb 15, 2021
Apotex pharmaceutical company has recalled two batches of Enoxaparin sodium injection, a blood-thinning drug used to treat Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). According to the company, the packs of the drug were recalled due to an error of packaging. The company says that the syringes would have caused inaccurate administration of the dosage due to the...
Read MoreDon't Forget: Mail Us Your Rx!
Feb 3, 2021
There have always been a lot of very good reasons for buying prescription drugs online. The most important one is, of course, the ability to save a lot of money over other ways of having your prescriptions filled. Convenience is also very important since many busy people do not have time to worry about filling prescriptions during normal business...
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