(NAPSI)—It’s a fact of life. When people reach their senior years, they are at high risk for developing age-related eye diseases that can lead to blindness if not caught and treated in time. The good news is, people can take steps to protect themselves through a simple eye exam. What You Can Do During the Read More …
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NOW HEAR THIS Use Your Brain To Tackle Tinnitus
(NAPSI)—Approximately 80 percent of people with hearing loss also suffer from tinnitus—a ringing, buzzing, whistling or other noises in the ear. It can disrupt life and interfere with your enjoyment of everyday activities, but you can find relief. Hearing aids have proven helpful for people with hearing loss who also experience tinnitus. That’s because with Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Finding Help With Expensive Medications by Jeffrey Lewis
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you love is one of the millions of Americans with a chronic disease or a life-threatening condition, pharmaceutical manufacturers and their partners offer you a gift of hope this holiday season. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are criticized as Scrooge or the Grinch in our country’s health care system. Elected officials and advocacy organizations Read More …
HEALTH MATTERS Get Help Taking Your Medicine
(NAPSI)—According to the American Medical Association (AMA), about one in four new prescriptions is never filled, and about half the time patients don’t take the medications they do have. The Problem People give eight basic reasons for not complying, the AMA adds: Fear. People may be frightened of potential side effects. They may have witnessed Read More …
Medical Device Professional Living With Diabetes Now Uses The Insulin Pump He Helped Get Approved In The U.S.
(NAPSI)—Chip Zimliki, 47, had been living with type 1 diabetes for over 33 years and was managing his blood sugar levels with multiple daily injections (MDI). This meant Chip had to give himself a shot of long acting insulin once a day, as well as injections of rapid acting insulin at each mealtime. Having worked Read More …
Overcoming Isolation And Loneliness
(NAPSI)—If you’ve ever felt lonely, you’re not alone. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that nearly half of older adults in America experience some degree of loneliness. The University of Chicago study is part of Connect2Affect, a collaborative effort spearheaded by AARP Foundation to learn more about isolation and loneliness in older adults and Read More …
HOLIDAY HEALTH HINTS Reducing Your Risk Of Heart Attack
(NAPSI)—While death from heart attack is highest during the winter holidays, you can protect heart health with diet, exercise and taking prescribed medication. The Problem Juggling all the extra pressures of a busy holiday schedule can wreak havoc on your healthy habits, but it’s one of the most dangerous times to lower your guard. Research Read More …
YOUR HEALTH Tips For A Stress-Free Holiday Season
(NAPSI)—It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, the holiday season can also be stressful. From holiday parties and endless shopping, to travel and family visits, your holiday to-do list can quickly become overwhelming, and instead of feeling the holiday cheer, you are wishing for the season to be over. Before getting Read More …
HOLIDAY HINTS The Truth About Alcohol During The Holidays: How To Eat, Drink And Be Merry (Responsibly)
(NAPSI)—The holiday season is a time for celebration, renewals of faith, and setting goals for the year ahead. During family and social gatherings, champagne corks may be popped and wine passed as family and friends gather. While holiday parties invoke the spirit of the season, unhealthy alcohol use—drinking over the recommended limit of three drinks Read More …
CHILDREN’S HEALTH Four Big Reasons For Little Kids To See An Orthodontist
(NAPSI)—Although parents may assume that they must wait until a child has all of his or her permanent teeth before seeing an orthodontist, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) says that all children should get a checkup with an orthodontist no later than age 7. Why Then? By age 7, enough permanent teeth have arrived Read More …