Prevent Heart Issues by Learning More About Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a term which usually causes red flags for many people. For some, the word is normally paired with another word: high. For individuals who have problems with high cholesterol, there are different lifestyle changes and various medical treatments and prescriptions that can help. One or both of those methods can make a huge […]
Learning More about Parkinson’s Disease and Medications
More than 10 million people in the world live with Parkinson’s disease (PD) right now. Usually, adults older than 50 can be impacted by the disease. There are also cases where people younger than that begin to suffer from Young-onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD). It’s been proven that more men are diagnosed with it than women; […]
Is This Year’s Seasonal Flu Vaccine Causing Fatalities?
With a rising death toll and increased hospitalizations due to the flu virus, it’s easy to point the finger and blame at the seasonal flu vaccine. But the cause of death and even contracting the flu virus actually has nothing to do with the seasonal flu vaccine. Understanding more about the flu by addressing commonly […]
About Depression: Definition, Symptoms, and Medical Treatment
Depression is more common than some people think it is. There are many individuals who struggle with depression for long periods of time. There are various ways to treat it, including therapy, lifestyle and environment changes, and medications. Whatever the selected method of treatment, it is important to have medical attention. A proper diagnosis from […]
Is The Price of Osteoarthritis Medicine Worrying You?
Osteoarthritis can affect people of all ages, though it is more prevalent in older adults who are above the age of 65. Living with this disease of the joints can be very difficult. It can be even more stressful when you are not sure which medication would work best for you and, better yet, how […]
Prescription Programs: Who and How can They Help?
Most Americans have at least one prescription medication. Unfortunately, many Americans can’t get the prescriptions they need due to high insurance policies, high drug prices, and multiple prescriptions. Hard-working patients are left skipping doses or completely foregoing needed medical treatments just because they can’t afford them. However, pharmaceutical manufacturers, non-profit organizations, and state governments have […]