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Men and Women’s Worst Health Mistakes
Thursday, June 15, 2006
When it comes to health care for people age 62 and over, there are some mistakes which both men and women are equally guilty of making. Two common examples: beingtoo embarrassed to question your doctor so as to clearly understand instructions, and not knowing all your medications.
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Avoiding the Perils of Tasty Traveling
Thursday, June 15, 2006
It can be hard enough sticking to healthful eating habits when you are in familiar surroundings, but when you are far away from home it is a real challenge. That may be especially true when you are on vacation.
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Choosing Medications: Doctor vs. Patient Responsibility
Thursday, June 01, 2006
In 1997, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) allowed direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug advertising. The up side of DTC ads is they can create a dialogue between doctor and patient. For example, some physicians have reported that more men talk openly about erectile problems thanks to ads for drugs like Viagra.
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Infections During Hospital Stays Rising
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Many people are unaware how serious and dangerous hospital-based infections are. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1.9 million patients in U.S. hospitals get an infection every year. Between 1993 and 2004, the number of people who died from infections rose from 13,300 to about 90,000.
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The Importance of a Medical Team
Thursday, June 01, 2006
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that 80 percent of people over age 65 have at least one chronic condition. Let’s say your chronic condition is diabetes. That is a condition that can affect your heart, your vision, your mobility . . . the list continues.
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