Nearly 70 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, according to Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center researchers. Odds are that you are—or one day will be—part of the majority that uses prescription medications. When you...
Oftentimes, doctors prescribe medications that need to be taken at specific times throughout the day. This may lead you to ask if taking your medications at specific times is important, and the answer is yes. Why? Taking medicine on time, as prescribed, is essential...
We’ve all heard it: “You are what you eat.” Although it is a cliche, the idea behind the saying is that what you eat directly correlates with your body’s health. With master’s degrees in nutrition science and public health, Cynthia Sass consults...
As the holiday season grows closer, especially Thanksgiving—a holiday set aside for making us all more appreciative for what we have—many Pennsylvanians soon will come together with their families to share what they’re thankful for over a delicious meal (we hope it’s...
Health care is complex, and the terminology can be intimidating. There may be times when your doctor prescribes unfamiliar medications or treatments. Searching the internet to learn more about a medication or treatment can add to our confusion. For example, we hear...
Are you prepared for whatever the holidays throw at you? Keep these first-aid essentials on hand to tackle anything from cooking burns to winter bugs. For additional winter emergency kit ideas, check out the American Red Cross holiday safety tips. Aloe vera: to...
Did you know it’s #AntibioticSafetyWeek? Don’t let germs outsmart you—follow these steps to make sure your body can fight infections effectively. A safe, doctor-prescribed antibiotic treatment course can do a world of good when you’re suffering from a bacterial...