health

By the time they turn 50, 85 percent of American men have significantly thinning hair.1 By the age of 40, around 40 percent of women have visible hair loss.2 There’s no doubt about it: hair loss is a pretty big concern among seniors. If you count yourself among them and are concerned about the state […]

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 […]