Rhinorrhea, contusions, epistaxis, biopsies — these words can immediately create confusion for anyone who isn’t working in the health care field. But, it’s important to understand this information because, at some point in our lives, […]
Over-the-counter medications are useful for managing pain, alleviating symptoms and preparing your household for illness. But OTC products aren’t usually covered by insurance, and they can sometimes be more expensive than prescription drugs. Whether you’re […]
Flu season is upon us, and it can turn shared office spaces and classrooms into war zones from October until the new year. The flu is easy to get — you can contract it from […]
Cold and flu season is here, and the best offense is a good defense. You can protect yourself by heading out into the world from a place of optimum health. Here are tangible things you […]
Biking is an eco-friendly, cost-effective way to get around — not to mention it’s a great workout. In major cities, the availability of bike-sharing services makes it easy to hop on a bike whenever you […]
Smart technology is reinventing the home remedy. Whether it’s a mattress that can lull you to sleep or a water bottle that reminds you to stay hydrated, smart devices can help you stay healthy this […]
With health insurance coverage, prescription copays and out of pocket costs fluctuate based on the type of drug and the plan itself. Without coverage, you’re 100 percent responsible for the full cost of your prescriptions, […]
It is easy to say that technology is bad for your sleep. With their latest mobile software, Apple and Google both incorporate features that reduce the emission of sleep-preventing blue light, help keep you from […]
Whether it was a planned procedure or an unplanned emergency, a hospital visit is often a disorienting and stressful experience — and that’s before you receive the bill. Hospital bills are notoriously difficult to understand, […]
Indoor air quality is important, but until recently, it was difficult to know how many contaminants like dust and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), were in your home’s air — and there was no way to automate a […]