Archive for September, 2016

Gender played a bigger role in the presidential debate than you think

Gender played a bigger role in the presidential debate than you think

| September 27, 2016 | 0 Comments |

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. Did he call her “secretary” as a sign of respect or condescension? What about the interruptions? And the matter of her looks or lack of stamina? And then there was Miss Piggy. Questions about gender ran throughout Monday night’s general-election presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the first ever between man […]

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The World’s Largest Beer Festival is all set on October 2016 in Munich

The World’s Largest Beer Festival is all set on October 2016 in Munich

| September 22, 2016 | 0 Comments |

The Oktoberfest 2016, taking place in Munich, was first held in 1810 in honor of the Bavarian crown prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The annual celebration is expected to attract more than 6 million visitors to the Bavarian capital by October 3. According to Fox News, beer lovers worldwide will be streaming […]

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Older Adults Have the Power to Prevent a Fall

Older Adults Have the Power to Prevent a Fall

| September 22, 2016 | 0 Comments |

Arlington, VA – Today’s older adults want to stay active, independent, and safe in their homes, but many worry about falling. In fact, one in three Americans over the age of 65 falls every year. But, falling is not a normal part of aging. Every older adult has the power to prevent a fall. Today, […]

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It’s Not Just For Kids: Medicare EpiPen Spending Up 1,100 Percent

It’s Not Just For Kids: Medicare EpiPen Spending Up 1,100 Percent

| September 22, 2016 | 0 Comments |

The foundation study comes amid ongoing scrutiny of EpiPen’s price increases. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Even as the cost of EpiPens dramatically rose, so too did the number of prescriptions written for patients in Medicare, sending spending by the program skyrocketing nearly 1,100 percent from 2007 to 2014, a report […] Click here to view original […]

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“Sixth sense” Body Awareness

“Sixth sense” Body Awareness

| September 22, 2016 | 0 Comments |

With the help of two young patients with a unique neurological disorder, an initial study by scientists at the National Institutes of Health suggests that a gene called PIEZO2 controls specific aspects of human touch and proprioception, a “sixth sense” describing awareness of one’s body in space. Mutations in the gene caused the two to […]

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How Omega-3 Foods Can Help You Be a Better Athlete

How Omega-3 Foods Can Help You Be a Better Athlete

| September 22, 2016 | 0 Comments |

Chances are, you’ve heard about omega-3 fatty acids and the fact that they are an important part of a healthy diet. Whether you’ve heard them talked about in the news or have seen them listed as an ingredient in your breakfast cereal, omega-3s continue to be of interest to people interested in healthy eating, thanks […]

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Can Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Make You Gain Weight?

Can Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Make You Gain Weight?

| September 22, 2016 | 0 Comments |

Most conversations with your doctor about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), tend to focus on menstrual irregularity, including missed periods and/or heavy periods. But, women with PCOS face other problems, too — and a big one is weight gain. It’s not clear whether PCOS is a direct cause of the extra pounds many women with PCOS […]

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4 Easy Steps To Keep Up On Medications

4 Easy Steps To Keep Up On Medications

| September 22, 2016 | 0 Comments |

Medication adherence: 4 easy tips to stay on the path to better health By: Jeremy Blais, Pharm.D., CVS Pharmacy As a CVS Pharmacist, I interact with customers with prescription-related needs on a daily basis. I take great pride in making sure every customer that comes into our pharmacy not only receives the medication needed to […]

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