(NAPSI)—According to a recent report by IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, which tracks the pharmaceutical industry, Americans spend about $424 billion a year on prescription drugs—and the prices for many of them seem to keep on rising. An Answer Fortunately, many over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can be much more affordable than their prescription counterparts. Easing people’s Read More …
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SKIN CARE NEWS AND NOTES Skin Sense
(NAPSI)—As temperatures drop, the importance of helping to protect your skin doesn’t. UV rays reach Earth’s surface year-round—even in the fall and winter months when we don’t feel the heat. One of the best things you can do for your skin is to include sun protection as part of your daily routine, even as the Read More …
Medical Identity Theft: Another Reason To Protect Your Wallet
(NAPSI)—Cell phone? Check. Credit Card? Check. Health Insurance Card…? Most people are sure to protect their cell phone and credit cards. You should have the same sense of urgency to guard your health insurance card. Medical identity theft is a complicated, costly crime that is difficult to resolve, can negatively affect your reputation and potentially Read More …
HEALTH NEWS Lawmakers Agree: Naturopathic Doctors Are A Solid Choice To Combat Chronic Pain For Veterans
(NAPSI)—It’s a fact: Many patients now prefer to use integrative health care approaches, especially to treat chronic pain. This trend has given licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) even greater leverage to push for veterans and others who suffer from chronic pain to have access to the full range of treatments—and physicians. Members of Congress have made Read More …
SMART SKIN CARE Take Good Care Of The Skin You’re In
(NAPSI)—Here’s skin care news you may be glad to hear: Scientists in California have found a way to help skin care products work smarter—using an ultrasound tool with their application. The result is an ultrasound tool more than three years in the making, that you can use at home, combining the best of science and Read More …
EYE FACTS AND FIGURES Making Clear Vision A Reality
(NAPSI)—Here’s something to reflect on: not being able to see clearly because you don’t have access to vision care might seem like something that only impacts people in lesser developed countries—but that’s not the case. One in seven people around the world need glasses, but lack access to an eye exam and a simple pair Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS Popular Kids Can Help Curb Bullying by Dr. Colleen Logan
(NAPSI)—Contrary to previous research that suggested that as students’ popularity increased so did their bullying behavior, many parents may be surprised to learn the results of a recent study from Princeton, Rutgers and Yale Universities. It found that popular kids who publicly stand up against bullying may actually help more than school officials’ efforts to Read More …
HEALTH NEWS Nonsurgical Healing For Bones That Won’t Heal
(NAPSI)—Broken bones. It’s without doubt that you, or someone you know, has had a broken bone, also known as a fracture, during their lifetime. The actual time bones need to heal depends on a number of variables, including injury location, severity and patient risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, poor nutrition and some medications. In Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Sleep Is Key To Helping Teens Recharge For Success In School
(NAPSI)—Here’s eye-opening news: For most teens, one of the best ways to find success in school is to get enough sleep. When well rested, teens are more likely to be healthy, energetic and have a positive attitude toward life in general—helping them be their best and do their best in school and at home. To Read More …
HEALTH NEWS Help Protect Yourself From Pollution
(NAPSI)—According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is the world’s single biggest environmental health risk, with indoor and outdoor pollution killing more people than smoking, traffic accidents and diabetes combined—but there are ways to help protect yourself and your family. The Risk Every day you are exposed to a barrage of chemicals that are Read More …