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health information
The internet has been a saving grace with its quick access to information. This has been especially true with health information. The only problem with the internet is that everyone can be a contributor. Meaning that not all information is going to be reliable and accurate. So, how will you […]

Identifying Reliable Health Information

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generic brand-name drugs
As with most other products and services in the health care field, Americans spend a lot of money on medications. In 2020 alone, the United States spent 358.7 billion dollars on prescription drugs. Although generic medications account for the majority of prescriptions filled, brand-name medications are responsible for the majority […]

What is the Difference Between Generic and Brand-Name Drugs?

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assisted living
Accepting that your parents are getting older and may need assisted living can be hard. You may start to notice that they require more help doing normal activities. For example, they may no longer be able to move around their house on their own. However, not all signs are so […]

How to Know When Your Parents Require Assisted Living

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chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a neurological illness that can occur at any age. It manifests through extreme fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, exercise intolerance, and “brain fog.” As with most illnesses, CFS is unique to each patient and causes everyone to experience different symptoms at […]

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

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weather
If you have ever been around an older person when the weather is acting up, they may claim that they can “feel it in their bones.” They believe that the changing weather is the reason for their aching joints. It is a common saying, but is there any truth to […]

Does the weather affect your joints?

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headphone
Advances in technology have allowed us to bring our favorite music, movies, podcasts, videos, etc. with us wherever we go. Our headphones allow us to enjoy these things on the move, while multitasking, and in public spaces. That being said, we should try to be more aware of the dangers […]

Safety Tips for Headphone Use

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heart attack and cardiac arrest
Heart attack and cardiac arrest are often used as interchangeable terms. The confusion is understandable, as they both deal with the heart; however, there are clear differences between the two conditions, and it can be very important to understand which is which. What is a heart attack? A heart attack […]

What is the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Cardiac ...

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nutrition facts label
Most people hardly look at nutrition fact labels when grocery shopping. It could be because we do not care, or that we do not understand what we are looking at. If it’s the latter, this post will help you understand how to better understand the information on nutrition fact labels. […]

Become a Pro at Reading Nutrition Fact Labels

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