Ask The Doctor: Early Morning Challenges With ADHD (NAPSI)—ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by impairing levels of inattention, disorganization, and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.1 For people with ADHD, these behaviors are more severe, occur more often, and interfere with or reduce the quality of how they function socially, at school, or in a job.2 Does your child Read More …
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Health Awareness
Medicare Enrollment Season Is Coming: 5 Tips To Make Sure You’re In The Right Plan (NAPSI)—Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 to December 7, 2019. This is your yearly chance to shop for insurance coverage that best meets your needs. People covered by Medicare will have even more plans with a host of Read More …
News Of Nutrition
How Americans Get Enough Protein While Eating Less Meat (NAPSI)—If you’re eating meat on a daily basis, it appears you may be in the minority—according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans examined respondents’ eating habits and found that less than half (47 percent) said meat is a major part of their diet. Instead Read More …
Planning A More Secure Future
As The Cost Of Long-Term Care Increases, It Pays To Know Your Options (NAPSI)—According to AARP, there are 10,000 people turning 65 every day—a figure that is expected to be consistent until 2030. As these Americans continue to prepare for and enjoy their retirement years, more and more are factoring the cost of aging into Read More …
Health Alert
Cold Medicine Ingredients Can Raise Your Blood Pressure (NAPSI)—There’s a reason it’s called the “common” cold: Adults have an average two to three colds per year and children even more, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Problem Most people recover from a cold within a week to 10 days. But decongestants Read More …
Health Awareness
Is It Heart Failure Or ATTR-CM? Six Ways To Know The Difference (NAPSI)—Doctors estimate more than a million Americans are at risk for a condition known as Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy or ATTR-CM. If you or someone you care for is at risk, there are a few facts you should know. One problem is it’s often Read More …
Understanding Medicare
Debunking Common Medicare Part D Myths (NAPSI)—It’s important to evaluate your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan every year. Your plan benefits can change, including your prescription drug coverage, premiums, deductibles and pharmacy benefits. As you do your research, you may run into a few misconceptions. Walgreens vice president of specialty and retail pharmacy operations Rina Shah Read More …
Health Matters
Research Continues To Drive Advances Against Cancer (NAPSI)—It may seem surprising but there’s actually good news in the fight against cancer. According to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual Cancer Progress Report, this year alone saw 27 new cancer treatments—the highest number ever reported in the Cancer Progress Report; a record high number Read More …
Health Awareness
Dry Eye: More Than A Minor Annoyance (NAPSI)—Approximately 16 million people in the U.S. suffer from dry eye symptoms. So many deal with the burning, irritation and general discomfort that dry eye is one of the top reasons people see their eye doctor. While the symptoms are what patients focus on, what they may not Read More …
Men’s Health
Removing The Mystery From A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (NAPSI)—According to the American Cancer Society, about one in nine American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. A leading cause of cancer in men, more than 173,000 new diagnoses are expected in the U.S. this year. Fortunately, this disease can be treated successfully, especially if caught Read More …