Even the most savvy consumers tend to lose their edge at the examining room door when it is needed most.
The average internist sees approximately 25-30 patients a day. In such a crazy, hectic, swift environment doctors barely have time to interface with their patients to discuss little more than primary complaints, let alone investigate a root cause or discuss preventative medicine. Here are some tips to get the most out of your visit.
Many people underestimate the importance of water to the bo
dy. There is a huge gap in knowledge regarding the understanding as to why proper hydration is important for health. Many people with ailments might find that they can be improved or even cured with proper water hydration.
It's been 8 excruciating hours since you last had your last smoke. You're irritable, stressed out, and your cigarette cravings are intense. There is only one thing you can think about firing up - and it isn't your treadmill. But according to University of Western Ontario researchers that might be the best thing to do to knock out those cigarette cravings.
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s it turns out, there are actually three certainties in life: death, taxes and bad breath. Researchers studying the third inevitability say it is a problem for more than half of Americans. And while antibacterial agents can reduce bad breath, researchers want to know more about the mouthwashes readily available on the market or by prescription. A new review of studies looks at cures for the condition formally known as halitosis.
Today, more than ever, consumers can opt for generic equivalents of brand-name medications at substantial cost savings. According to the December issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, generic versions of brand-name prescription drugs can cost 30 percent to 90 percent less.