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hurricane
Hurricane season has kicked off this past week with storms making their way to the states. While there isn’t much you can do to stop a hurricane, you can make sure to be prepared. There are a few different things you can do to prepare for the potential of a […]

Prepping for Hurricane Season 2021

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health information
The internet has provided many great benefits and one of the best is constant access to information. If you have a health concern, you can do a quick Google search and get millions of results. The only downside is that the internet allows anyone to contribute. This means a good […]

How to Find Health Information You Can Trust

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generic name brand drugs
It is no surprise how expensive prescription medications are in the United States. In 2020, the United States spent 358.7 billion dollars on prescription drugs. While generic drugs account for a large percentage of the prescriptions being filled, brand-name drugs are responsible for the majority of the costs. Both generic […]

The Difference Between Generic and Name-Brand Drugs

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Recent studies have shown that eating boiled or baked potatoes may lower systolic blood pressure by increasing potassium in the body!
There’s nothing quite like biting into a perfectly crunch-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside french fry. Fries, however, are usually at the top of the list of foods to avoid and are considered a treat food. While fried potatoes offer few-to-no health benefits, new research suggests that eating a healthy amount of boiled or […]

Potatoes May Lower Systolic Blood Pressure

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assisted living
As your parents age, you might start seeing obvious signs that they require assisted living. For example, after a bad fall, your mother might not be able to move around her house like she used to. Or, even more direct, your father’s doctor could insist that you organize his assisted […]

Signs Your Parents May Be Ready For Assisted Living

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Opioid Treatment Program
People struggling with opioid addiction may find help through Medicare. The opioid crisis has been an ongoing problem for years and more establishments are working to solve the problem and help reverse the trend. Those with Medicare coverage may be able to get help treating their opioid addiction. Multiple Catalysts […]

Medicare Coverage for Opioid Treatment Program

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chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a neurological illness that can affect both children and adults. It regularly manifests as deep fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, exercise intolerance, and “brain fog.” However, as with most illnesses, each case of CFS is unique and can have different symptoms […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

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