Sometimes we can’t read the doctor’s handwriting either
E-prescribing can help, but as of 2006, fewer than 20 percent of prescriptions were being electronically transmitted.
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Plenty of the 48 million people who fall victim to foodborne illnesses each year couldn’t have done anything to avoid them. After all, we can only abide by those romaine
End your meals right Try developing a positive trigger to signal your body that you’re done eating for the night. For example, finishing dinner with a cup of lavender tea
Vaccinations Chinese scientists started exposing healthy people to smallpox scabs around the 10th century A.D. in one of the earliest known examples of innoculation—a form of vaccination. And for nearly
If you’re having pain, bleeding, swelling, or other unusual symptoms in your mouth, it’s best to seek urgent dental care before the underlying problem becomes worse, says ADA spokesperson Ana
Takeaway Good personal hygiene is essential for maintaining a healthy body. And it’s not crucial for your body’s health only, but for your mental health, too, since practicing poor personal
Mozzarella sticks Think twice before ordering them at the carnival or boardwalk as a snack—because they’re more like a hefty meal. A basket of these breaded, fried cheese sticks not
Control your blood sugar Diabetes can damage your blood vessels, according to the Mayo Clinic, increasing your risk for vascular dementia, triggered by reduced blood flow to the brain. Researchers
8. Wood-burning stove “We think of wood-burning stoves as a wonderfully warm thing, but it’s also a source of pollution,” Nolen says. Due to fire, wood-burning stoves can emit chemicals
Ever wonder why you feel gassy after eating certain foods? Or why your pee sometimes smells funny? Just as what you eat can impact how you look and feel, the
Cardio Goes Well With Strength Training “While everyone wants a magic bullet, the sad truth that fitness experts know is that one can’t spot reduce,” says trainer and Powerlifting Champion,
Getting eight eight-ounce glasses of water a day (that’s 230 mL per glass, or about two litres in total) isn’t as hard as it seems when you consider that some
You’ll Gain Weight Watch a lot of TV? Surf the web for hours on end? You’re more likely to be overweight or obese. If you exercise every day, that’s good,
7. Asking patients with symptoms to call before coming in “One thing that I’m seeing a lot is a recommendation that people who are experiencing symptoms call their healthcare provider
When you think of a seizure, you probably think of the classic Hollywood version—a person shaking violently, falling to the ground and passing out. But you might be surprised to
Aid your digestion with a dose of turmeric Turmeric is a gold mine for health. Its benefits come from the compound called curcumin which is well-known as being a powerful
Heart Disease Swollen, red, bleeding gums may be a telltale warning sign of heart disease. In fact, gum disease may put you at risk for both coronary artery disease and
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