What is Obamacare? If you’re sharply divided along partisan lines about what Obamacare is and isn’t, then you might not be getting the full picture. Let’s look at Obamacare explained in simple terms. Obamacare is a politicized nickname for a bill that was signed into law in 2010 by President Obama. The bill was the …
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Imagine for one moment that you lose a button on your shirt. What do you do? If it’s a Land’s End shirt button, you’ll soon be able to print a replacement button on your 3D printer from the comfort of your own home – an exact duplicate of the button on your shirt when you …
The Internet is full of tips and tricks to help you with a variety of health concerns, and dental health is no different. There are plenty of sites ready to wave new information in front of you—whether valid or not—about how you can make homemade toothpaste or fix a dental problem at home. Sometimes when …
Once upon a time in my college days, I was planning on spending an afternoon after class in my dorm and reading a fiction book. Then I discovered that the day was just too beautiful to waste it away indoors, no matter how much I liked reading. Some days are just made for outdoor living, …
A lot of people have a little paranoia about getting the flu vaccine, whether because they’ve engrossed themselves in conspiracy theories, have a serious needle phobia, or just don’t like the idea of something foreign going into their system. Of course, some people are just apathetic. How important is immunization? How important is the flu …
Training for a marathon, especially doing so on your own, can be one of, if not the most challenging experiences of your life. Unfortunately, there’s a market for life challenges and supplement companies just love a marathon runner- some, not in a good way. The beauty about running is that it is a minimalistic sport and while certain supplements are …
Can proper diet & exercise really help to reverse diabetes? That’s the contention of a notable and famed author, publisher, speaker, and doctor, Dr. Mercola. You’re not totally helpless to deal with your diabetes all on your own. It’s within your power to take active lifestyle steps to reverse or manage your condition. There is …
Unless you’ve been sequestered from television news and social media, you probably know that heart disease is the leading killer in the U.S., responsible for killing over 800,000 people a year. That’s more people than cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease combined. Over 92 million Americans are currently living with some form of cardiovascular disease, …
Years before they reach retirement age, senior citizens often begin thinking about the “golden years.” And, while they ponder heart disease, hypertension, arthritis and problems with their eyes, one particular disease often escapes their attention: tinnitus. Tinnitus comes from the Latin word meaning “to ring or tinkle.” It’s a collection of symptoms of the inner ear, …
Heart disease is the leading killer of Americans. That should make you stop in your tracks and pay attention to what steps you can take to help prevent heart disease. Let’s look at some strategies that don’t involve medication. These methods are in your hands. It’s up to you to make the tough lifestyle choices …
