WELL-BEING Any box or bottle of over-the-counter (OTC) medicine lists its active ingredients prominently on the label. But are consumers using that information to make wise choices about taking two or more OTC drugs at the same time? Probably not, suggests a study in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing. A consumer who takes […]
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MEDICAL NEWS From 1999 to 2010, deaths from prescription pain relief drugs increased more than 400 percent in women and 265 percent in men. These facts are from a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Prescription painkiller deaths have skyrocketed in women (6,600 in 2010), four times as many as
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Unexpected health care costs can be hard on any budget. To help manage your own health care costs: *Get preventive care.Well visits and checkups often cost a lot less than treating a disease or illness. Talk to your doctor and dentist about how often you should be seen, and stick to this schedule.
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SELF-CARE CORNER For a medicine to work for you-you’ve got to take the right dose. Many over-the-counter liquid medicines-such as pain relievers, cold medicines, cough syrups, and digestion aids-come with spoons, cups, oral droppers, or syringes designed to help you measure the right dose. To avoid giving too much or too little of a medicine,
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MEDICAL NEWS Each August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) encourages all people to protect their health by being immunized against infectious diseases. This year, the National Public Health Information Coalition is coordinating NIAM activities and along with CDC is focusing on four weekly themes: A Healthy Start If you are pregnant or are planning a
WELL-BEING Make the most of your benefit plan, especially during open enrollment periods. Here are money-saving tips from HighRoads, a benefits management company. *Get your plan materials.Some companies are giving you a Summary Plan Description online, via mobile apps, as well as on paper. It’s good to know how you can access this information during
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SELF-CARE CORNER So you’ve got that high deductible health plan or flexible spending account. How can you save money-and spend your dollars wisely? Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware offers these suggestions: *Stay in-network.Make sure your doctors, laboratory, and hospital are a part of your health plan’s provider network so you save on copays and
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WELL-BEING It’s a tough topic to think about, but also a necessary one. What are your wishes for your own health care if you were unable to communicate? Most people don’t think about this kind of scenario, especially if they are healthy. But if you are in a serious accident or become severely ill, you
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WELL-BEING Did I take my medicine? If you find yourself asking that question often, try these tips to help you keep track. *Keep them in an accessible spot.As long as they’re out of reach of children or pets, the best place for your medicine is a place you’ll see it. *Write it down.Purchase a small
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MEDICAL NEWS If you have high blood pressure, you need to be cautious when taking over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for coughs, colds, and flu. Most people didn’t know they were at risk if they took certain decongestants, according to a survey by St. Joseph Health Products. Here’s the caution:The most common OTC ingredient to avoid: decongestants.
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