March 6, 2020 by John Fernandez
Tele-Health and Coronavirus: See a Doctor...
Overall, most cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, involve mild symptoms,...
Prescription Diet Meds: What You Should Know
Doctors warn that if you are looking for a long-term weight loss solution, you won’t find it on drug store shelves.
October 3, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: CDC Urges Flu Shots as Vaccination...
Officials are most concerned that not enough older adults are getting vaccinated against the influenza virus.
September 30, 2016 / 4 min read
Prostate Cancer: Considering Early-Stage Options
The disease was more likely to spread in the men who opted just to monitor their prostate cancer. Moreover, about half the men who started...
September 29, 2016 / 3 min read
Women and Optimism: Can a Healthy Outlook...
One U.S. study found that “optimists were less likely than pessimists to develop coronary heart disease and less likely to die of any cause over...
September 27, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: Codeine Not Safe for Kids, Pediatricians...
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a statement this week urging parents and health providers to stop giving codeine to children. The pediatricians’ group...
September 23, 2016 / 3 min read
Take Proper Steps to Prevent Falls
Every 20 minutes, an older adult in the U.S. dies from a fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also reports that a...
September 22, 2016 / 2 min read
Escape to Miami: Top 3 Nutrition Tips...
South Florida is home to a growing legion of triathletes, who can train just about year-round in all three disciplines -- if they can stay...
September 20, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: 1 in 4 Medicare Patients are...
Nearly 5 million Americans aged 65 and older, who are Medicare prescription-drug enrollees, are not taking their blood pressure medication as directed, possibly increasing their...
September 16, 2016 / 3 min read
Hearty Savings: Exercise Can Reduce Your Healthcare...
Regularly exercising at moderate levels – the minimum recommended by the American Heart Association -- can add up to a savings of $2,500 a year...
September 13, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: Thyroid Problems Linked to Higher Risk...
Researchers had already established that thyroid problems caused by an imbalance of hormones are associated with subsequent heart problems, from an irregular heartbeat to cardiovascular...
September 9, 2016 / 3 min read
