Think Healthier: because you need to!
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6 Tests Every Woman Over 40 Needs
The big 4-0. It’s a monumental birthday. It signifies more than just a special celebration or a huge birthday bash. If you’re a woman who’s 40 or older, you should be aware of some new and special medical tests or screenings that are important to maintaining your health. As a maturing woman, there are different…
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4 Effective Treatments for Leg Cramps
It can stop you in your tracks. It can wake you out of a sound sleep. It’s that sudden, searing pain, locked-up muscle and overwhelming urge to yell out in agony. It’s a leg cramp. They can strike at any time and for many reasons, and for most people, the only thought that accompanies the…
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Signs It’s a UTI
You don’t feel well. You have symptoms that are painful, uncomfortable, embarrassing, unpleasant and that you’d rather just forget. You might not be sure why your body betrays you in this way and are hoping this is something that may resolve itself in time. And the last thing you want to do is talk about…
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The Nasty Effects of Too Much Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is found in many medicine cabinets and is somewhat taken for granted as a pain reliever and general anti-inflammatory drug. But this common pill, available in over-the-counter medications, was once regarded as a true medical breakthrough, the product of long research to find a “super aspirin” that would do more of the things aspirin…
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How to Lower Your Prescription Drug Costs
We live in a country where staying alive may be too expensive. That’s the dilemma many citizens who need expensive medications to maintain their health face. And as the population ages, the problem only promises to get worse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that nearly half of Americans took at least one…
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Flakka: What You Need to Know
Flakka is not the name of a new hip-hop star. It’s a drug that has made a huge impact on the streets in just a short time, causing psychotic and violent reactions in some users. It’s so bad that it’s been termed “$5 insanity” and “the devil’s drug” by some observers, and it’s a problem…
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7 Signs of Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is an ongoing American problem. The users change, the drugs are different, but the issue is the same – a physical or psychological dependency on a controlled substance. The consequences of drug addiction are costly for both the user and those around him or her. Accidents, domestic violence, crime, lost opportunities and man…
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The Health Risks of Taking Painkillers
America’s fastest-growing groups of drug addicts are not found skulking around in the streets or alleys. No, they’re found sitting in doctors’ offices or procuring their drugs of choice from illegal pill mills. Such drugs as OxyContin, Vicodin and Percocet, available via prescription, are among the biggest drug problems in the United States. But they’re…
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8 Must-Ask Questions about Your Medication
Ouch! You wake up in extreme pain. In fact, your throat feels like it has grown sharp razor blades. It doesn’t just hurt; it throbs. A call to your doctor’s office reveals a two-week wait for an appointment. That’s simply not an option. As a result, you choose to visit a local urgent care clinic.…
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Buyer Beware: The Dangers of Alcohol and Energy Drinks
It’s Saturday night. You’re tired, but going to sleep early isn’t an option. You’ve promised your recently divorced best friend an unforgettable girl’s night out. She’s even got a sitter for the event. The BFF is peppy, ready to take on the town. But you’re feeling the exact opposite. In fact, some might consider you…
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