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 […]
March is National Kidney Month. In the spirit of promoting kidney health awareness, here are 5 foods that are beneficial to the health of your bean shaped organs. 1. Berries This includes strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries (pretty much anything that ends in berry). Berries are known to be high in antioxidants and a good source […]
Stress is a natural, defensive reaction. It happens when things in the world around us threaten us. There is a close relationship between stress and hormones: the chemicals that the body releases to increase your alertness and make you more capable of dealing with a danger. Do we need to be more aggressive and alert? […]
Stress is a common problem today. Put simply, stress is an emotional and physical response to problems or pressure. It can be work-related, live-related, or health-related. Occasional stress isn’t usually a serious problem. But, if it is ongoing, then stress can cause emotional and mental problems, raise blood pressure (which increases the chance of a […]
