Clearing up the stereotypes and misinformation By Ernst Lamothe Jr. An underactive thyroid can affect your life in many ways. Hypothyroidism happens when your
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What’s In Your Bathroom Medicine Cabinet?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Likely behind the bathroom mirror, the medicine cabinet is home to an assortment of health aids in most homes. Unfortunately,
10 Mistakes Contact Lens Wearers Make
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Contact lenses offer sharp peripheral vision and freedom from wearing glasses all day; however, they have certain care and use
Supplements May Have Negative Affect on Heart Health
Check with your health care provider to see what’s right for you By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Maintaining heart health is vital for healthy longevity.
When It’s Time to Give Up the Car Keys: Be Wise, Be a Role Model
It’s not always just because of age By Jana Eisenberg While December’s “Older Driver Awareness Week” has passed, it’s never too late (or too
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Coming
Audiologists weigh in on the new hearing aid devices By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Availability of over-the-counter hearing aids may become reality sometime this year.
Pill Splitting: When it’s Safe, and When it Isn’t
By Jim Miller Pill splitting — literally cutting them in half — has long been a popular way to save on medication costs, but
Pharmacists’ Role Expected to Expand Over Next Decade
Nearly 80% of patients see pharmacists as a key component of their health care team, but more advanced training needed to meet growing demand
The Healing Power of Horses: Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center
Therapeutic riding promotes growth in persons with many conditions By Amanda Jowsey “When you cannot walk, let me help you run. When you are
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Chief of gynecologic oncology at Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative discusses cancers of the female reproductive tract By Christopher Motola Q: Tell us a