The times of near-zero percent interest rates are coming to an end. The borrower’s of the bunch have had a honeymoon recently with rock-bottom rates, but, according to the Federal Reserve, these interest rates are expected to come to a halt in 2022. What this means if you’re a pre-retiree or are already in retirement, …
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The Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) are advising individuals of medications that increase the risk of dangerous falls. Robin Lee, an expert in injury prevention at the CDC, projects that “as the United States population continues to age, we can expect more deaths from falls.” He reports that “we can also expect more hospitalizations …
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A world without glasses? Could it be? With the help of the Food and Drug Administration, it might just be possible. The FDA has just approved a new eyedrop to assist individuals with age-related farsightedness. With the use of the newly eyedrops called Vuity, clearer vision is expected to last between six to ten hours. Here …
If you or a loved one is having a heart attack, time is one of the most important factors between life and death. The sooner that trained medical professionals can perform life-saving interventions the better. What should you do if you witness someone having a heart attack? Calling 911 If anyone around you seems to …
Hair loss is an issue that plagues people around the world. While it can come from a variety of causes, including genetics and hormonal changes, many people are surprised to learn that they could be eating their way to hair loss. Below are just five types of food that can cause you to lose your …
The efficiency of medication depends on when you take them. While medication is a prescription drug, its strength factor can switch on how instructions on one’s medication are being followed. This is called chronotherapy. While a nurse practitioner or pharmacist always knows best, there are some basic guidelines to know. Blood pressure medication should be …
What’s the Worst Thing to Put into Your Brain? What’s the worst thing to put into your brain? Can you guess it? Is it caffeine? Is it prescription medicine? Self-doubt maybe? Believe it or not, the worst thing to put into your brain is something most of you would never have guessed… It’s negative media! …
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Pain can interfere with everyday life, so it’s unsurprising that people grab the closest pain reliever. Often, that pain reliever is ibuprofen, thanks to its over-the-counter and affordable nature. Unfortunately, this can be an unwise decision as ibuprofen can cause several side effects, some of which are life-threatening. Learn more about these side effects and …
Coffee assists with fatigue but could it help lower your odds for Alzheimer’s disease? It is one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide. While there is currently a lack of any disease-modifying treatments, lead researcher Samantha Gardener, a post-doctoral research fellow at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia, has helped look for modifiable risk …
Over 30 million men have reported Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as the most common sex problem to their doctors. Meaning, these men have trouble getting/keeping an erection firm for sex. Even though it’s common for men to face troubles with their erections from time to time because of certain factors such as age, Erectile Dysfunction that’s …