A few months ago, we featured a YouTube video on doctors and compassion. In that video, it was reported that a doctor could show compassion in less than a minute.…
Read moreRegularly Get Your Heart Tested
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- “About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year –that’s 1 in every 4 deaths.
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.
Be Careful with OTC Drugs
For many people, there is a misconception that over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are always safer than prescription drugs. And that simply is not true.
Consider these observations from AARP:
“If the good news is that over-the-counter pain killers such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen won’t put you at risk for addiction issues like prescription opioids or narcotics can, the less good news is that no pain pill comes without the potential for problems, says Nitin Sekhri, medical director of pain management at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y.”…
Read moreInsights on Health Literacy
In the United States, how much do people know and understand about various health issues? For many, the answer is unfortunately not much.
Consider a few of the highlights from the report “America’s Health Literacy: Why We Need Accessible Health Information.”…
Read morePlease Be Careful in the Cold
The current cold wave can have a dramatic effect on our health. PLEASE be smart. And best wishes to those dealing with sub-zero temperatures today.
In this post, we present two infographics: one for handling the current cold wave and the other for being prepared for a future cold weather event.…
Read moreShould Retirees Be Conservative Investors?
To answer this question, take a look at the following video and 99 retirement tips from Fisher Investments.
Click the image to download the free guide.…
Read moreDo Not Make These Thanksgiving Mistakes
Keep up your good spirits. And be healthful while celebrating.
As Hristina Byrnes reports for 24/7 Wall St.:
“A typical Thanksgiving dinner can amount to 3,000 calories.…
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