Reading Time: 3 minutes We May Not Know How To Cure Alzheimer’s Disease, But In Many Cases We Do Know How To Delay It interfere with your day-to-day life. In past, pain relievers were your only option for headaches, but today there are various therapies to prevent and stop headaches, including migraines. Next month, we’ll look at some of […] Read more
Senility Doesn’t Have To Be Part Of Old Age
We still don’t know the cause of Parkinson’s, but new drug therapies help control the symptoms
Reading Time: 3 minutes You’ve been hearing about Parkinson’s disease. You’ve probably been reading about it in the news as well, either in conjunction with stem cell research or because of Michael J. Fox. Parkinson’s isn’t a new condition, however. Far from it, this is a disease with a long history, first identified by James Parkinson in 1817. Parkinson’s […] Read more
Rubbing the wrong way
Reading Time: 2 minutes Many muscle rubs contain counterirritants which produce a mild, local, inflammatory reaction. Your body notices this reaction and “forgets” about the pain in the adjacent or underlying tissues Medicated creams and ointments for muscle aches and pains are easy to use. They’re also readily available, and most do not require a prescription. However, if they […] Read more
Energy drinks are everywhere. You may even have drunk one. But what are they? And are they safe?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Overall good nutrition before exercise and drinking water during exercise are better choices Energy drinks are usually fortified beverages intended to provide energy, increase alertness, and improve athletic performance. With aggressive advertising, energy drinks have become common. However, you should know if they are able to deliver on their promises, and you should also know if […] Read more
Winter vacation time is here, and whether you are going skiing or sun bathing, a little preparation will guard against medication hassles
Reading Time: 2 minutes Travelling through several time zones can be problematic. Just when do you take your morning thyroid or blood pressure tablet? Make sure that you pack sufficient supplies of both your prescription and non-prescription drugs. Yes, it sounds simple, but it’s worthwhile taking a minute to think it through. Remember, you can run into travel delays, […] Read more
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