Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, yet few people know much about it. With over three million sufferers, everyone from infants to seniors is at risk of developing this condition, which robs individuals of their sight when pressure builds up in the eye causing damage to the optic nerve. While …
Is Olive Oil All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
Butter and margarine oil is essential in any kitchen. Swapping them out for olive oil or infused oil, however, is essential for great health. Olive oil is essential to feed the body heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. It is also essential to receive antioxidants, polyphenols, and vitamins. Because so, it is essential to any healthy diet. Marta Guasch-Ferre, a …
Interest Rate Hikes and Your Retirement Savings
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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Beware of Medications That Increase Risk for Dangerous Falls
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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Eye Drops That Replace Your Glasses?
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 …
The Heart Attack 911 Call
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 …
Certain Foods Cause Hair Loss?
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 …
Best Time to Take Medication
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? 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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Is Ibuprofen Dangerous?
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 …