When it comes to lowering cholesterol, there are two drugs that stand out – Crestor and Lipitor. Both of them work quite well, but definitely have their nuisances. In the following sections, we’ll break down exactly what those are so that you can make a better choice when choosing between the two. Overview of Crestor […]
What is Plavix? Plavix is a drug designed to help discourage heart attacks or strokes in an individual with a history of heart disease. It can also help people with blood circulation disease or people who have recently had a stroke. How to Use Plavix Oral After reading through your drug’s medication guide, and speaking […]
Among all of the medications used to treat angina, “Lovenox” and “Lopressor” tend to be the most popular ones. But how well do they fare against one another? And how frequently should they be taken? These are a few of the many questions that we’ll attempt to cover below. What are Lovenox and Lopressor? Lovenox […]
Medications that are necessary have always been expensive and it seems that the onset of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as ObamaCare, is going to make that a reality for many Americans. The act states that out of pocket expenses, deductibles, and co-pays for Americans healthcare costs will be capped at $6,350.00 for most […]
Prescription drug spending has been steadily increasing over the years, and according to the United States government, it is expected to continue increasing until at least 2022. Projections calculated by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) predict a steady increase of 6.5 percent over the next seven years. This prediction is believed to […]
Individuals are becoming increasingly more resistant to antibiotics as the years pass, and while researchers are racing against the clock to find a cure to antibiotic resistance, nothing has been presented. In fact, there hasn’t been a new ‘class’ of antibiotics invented since the 1980s. Here are 5 things that you ought to know about […]
How would you like it if your access to safe prescription drugs from online Canadian pharmacies was shut down? You probably would not be happy. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) is threatening to ban your access to online pharmacies. How are they attempting to do this? Well, when we search the web […]
Here’s a quick fact: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects around 30 million individuals worldwide. To put that in perspective, the latest figures show that Malaysia has a population of about 29 million. That means that the total number of Alzheimer’s sufferers is the equivalent to the population of an entire nation. Quite a perspective, isn’t it? […]
The expression “You are what you eat”, is completely accurate – your body will utilize the food you eat, regardless of its quality. By changing your diet now, you can begin to improve your health and increase the chances that you’ll be around to play with your great grandchildren. In particular, there are four areas […]
The daily recommended amount of exercise is typically known as thirty minutes a day. That’s half an hour out of the day dedicated to working out in a gym, running outside, swimming in a pool, or even grooving to music in a Zumba class. Many people find, that with the hustle and bustle of a […]
