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One simple way to save money on prescriptions is to do a google search for your medication along with the word ‘coupon’. This will generally yield several sites that have anywhere from good-to-great coupon offers for cash prices on medications So….next time you are concerned about your medication costs, try this simple method for saving …
If you have medications that are ‘controlled substances’ you will want to dispose of them specifically so they cannot be used by others or abused, or even fall into the hands of children. The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) has specific days to take such medications off your hands. See this LINK >>>>>>>HERE<<<<<
Steve Jacobs is one of our ‘famous’ volunteers and an all around great guy. Steve enjoys trivia, fun facts, and just gaining knowledge, so each month he shares with us his INSIGHTS. For a real challenge….try his brain teaser! We all enjoy his efforts and we have a link to his monthly self-published information on …
The latest studies in treating Ebola are looking promising using the ZMAPP antibodies, which are produced by a company in San Diego. When given to 18 monkeys infected with the Ebola virus, all monkeys survived the infection. When the 3 monkeys were infected and treated with placebo, all died. This was the data that encouraged …
The Center for Disease Control has acknowledged the first case of EBOLA in the US. Although it was a ‘matter of time’ until such a case presented in the US, this underscores the importance of the worldwide effort to prevent the spread of this virus in Africa, to prevent more widespread infection across the globe. …
Memory concerns are common as we age, and I talk to several people every day about what they can do to improve their memory. The list is simple: 1. Exercise regularly. It turns out that exercise is the single most important method for improving memory. Increased blood flow provides improved cerebral circulation and stimulation. …
No…not the Green Bay Packers that Barb and all of our Wisconsiners love so much…it’s Milton Packer, MD. Dr. Packer is a renowned researched on heart failure, a disease in which the heart cannot pump effectively to provide circulation throughout the body. He, and a team of scientists at Novartis have developed a combination medication …
An injectable cholesterol medication, known as PCSK9 inhibitors, are emerging as an effective treatment for those who cannot tolerate statins like Lipitor, or who cannot achieve goal levels of cholesterol with standard medication. A spate of new studies published at the American College of Cardiology meetings show that these forms of medication are safe, effective …
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