While the use of medical cannabis is growing, many doctors remain wary of prescribing it because of its questionable legality. In addition, medical liability coverage will not protect doctors who give it to their patients. Orders for medical marijuana continue to climb. Why the increase? According to an April 15, 2009, article posted on MSNBC … Read more
A leading cause of home fire fatality and injury in the United States, smoking sets accidental fires and kills 700 to 900 people every year. But two organizations are out to change all that. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Coalition for Fire Safe Cigarettes are lobbying state by state to enact measures for … Read more
Enduring traffic can be a challenge. And when a tough commute or trip across town tests your patience, challenges your courtesy and piles on the stress, you’re probably tempted to go off the deep end and take your frustrations out on everyone around you. No matter how much you’re tempted, don’t do it—there may be dire … Read more
While Swine Flu is nothing to sneeze at, it pales in comparison to things like cancer and heart disease in terms of deadliness. What’s more, your standard, run-of-the-mill flu is more deadly in the U.S. than Swine Flu. U.S. death rates from major causes between 2005 and 2006, according to the National Center for Health … Read more
Visiting the doctor, picking up prescriptions and waiting for them to get filled at the local pharmacy can be a long and trying process. But if your doctor is one of the 70,000 or so who’ve trashed their prescription pads during the last few years and begun prescribing medications online, getting the medication you need … Read more
If you’re one of more than 100 million Americans struggling to sleep at night, you might want to listen up. Studies show that getting inadequate sleep is not only hazardous to your health—it can also be deadly. Surprising Statistics We all miss getting a good night’s sleep occasionally. But doing so may affect us more … Read more
For years, our parents hammered into us the importance of eating healthy meals, getting plenty of exercise—and avoiding snacks. But as it turns out, snacking seems to have earned a bad rap it really doesn’t deserve. Snack Your Way to Health According to the AARP, snacking can actually be part of a balanced diet, when … Read more
by Penny M. Hagerman For anyone who has lived with bed bugs, that commonly held saying really isn’t humorous. Bed bugs are small, wingless creatures that move from place to place in bedding, clothing, furniture or suitcases. Unbeknownst to us, these parasites, only about a quarter-of-an-inch in size and white or brown in color, nestle … Read more
It all happens so innocently. Half asleep one night, you awaken to find your throat parched. Heading toward the kitchen for a glass of water, shuffling your feet as you walk, you navigate the hall with your eyes barely open and round the corner toward the kitchen. Next thing you know, you’re wide awake on … Read more
Asked by Brook in Maine Unfortunately, hearing aids have not received much insurance coverage, in comparison with vision insurance. A few health insurance plans allow you, for an extra premium, to add additional hearing and vision coverage. But hearing aids are one area that Medicare gives very little coverage. Some insurance programs and supplemental programs … Read more
