Health

If you require prescription glasses to see, you’re not alone. According to The Vision Council, approximately 150 million Americans are in the same boat.1 Like most of those folks, you’d probably like to spend as little as possible on new glasses. While local brick-and-mortar stores offer the convenience of letting you physically see and handle […]

The flu strike every year, running from October to March and affecting millions of people with symptoms ranging from stuffy sinuses to fevers and chills to vomiting. Yet year after year, many people fail to protect themselves by getting the flu vaccine. There are plenty of reasons people choose to skip their annual flu shot […]

Medicare is a federally-funded health insurance plan designed for individuals who are 65 years old or older. It is comprised of two parts. Part A covers hospital care as well as skilled nursing care. Part B covers outpatient services that include doctor visits, ambulance service and certain preventive measures.1 Since there is the possibility that […]

Pain can stem from hereditary conditions, chronic illnesses, and sudden injuries of any scope. If left untreated, this unpleasant feeling can diminish your quality of life by limiting your ability to be physically active. Pain relief medication, however, can suppress symptoms by decreasing sensitivity or inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, which are reaction-inducing compounds.1 When […]

Menstrual pain can be debilitating – and according to The Guardian¹, an estimated 90 percent of women suffer from this pain, some experiencing its horrible effects every month. From crippling cramps to aching lower back pain, menstrual pain is often unbearable. Unfortunately, there are few options that can offer relief. Over-the-counter medications have little effect, […]