When it comes to staying healthy in 2022, there are a lot of things you can do. A healthy lifestyle is the basis for good health, and this includes regular visits to a doctor for preventative care. Every flu season, the question over whether to take care of the bug at home or go to …
You may know that smoking cigarettes or breathing irritants can cause lung cancer in some people, but these two things can also cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (Learn More) Thankfully, COPD can be successfully managed if it is caught early. (Learn More) COPD is the combination of both chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Patients who …
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is formed by two primary diseases: emphysema and bronchitis. Though there are several factors that influence who gets COPD, smoking is known to increase your risk of developing it. (Learn More) You must be properly diagnosed with COPD. Your doctor may listen to your heartbeat, ask you to blow into …
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Prescription weight loss involves using prescription drugs as a treatment to reduce weight. The medications specifically aim to reduce hunger and increase feelings of fullness.(Learn More) It should be noted that prescription weight loss is not for everyone. Most people experience success with lifestyle changes, while others might need more extensive treatments, such as surgery. …
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Table of Contents Insurance Terms Finding Insurance Finding a Doctor Vaccines Health Screenings Fees Saving Money In many countries, health care coverage isn’t a luxury. It’s a right. In Mexico, for example, Seguro Popular offers even impoverished citizens access to preventive care, including vaccines and health care screenings. You also have coverage for catastrophic illness. …
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The terms telehealth and telemedicine mean very different things to medical professionals, although we’re sometimes tempted to use them interchangeably. When you and your doctor aren’t in the same room, but your doctor gives you medical care, that’s telemedicine. When you’re using tools to communicate with your doctor or manage your health, that’s telemedicine. (Learn …
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About half of all Americans take one prescription medication each and every day. Short doctor visits, savvy pill marketing, and habit convince us that every doctor’s appointment should end in a prescription. (Learn more) But what happens when you don’t have a doctor’s appointment, and you need a medication solution? Federal and state laws can …
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Men in the United States tend to pay less attention to their physical and mental health compared to women. (Learn More). They also have more risk factors, like smoking, alcohol abuse, less exercise, higher rates of stress and associated diseases, and lack of insurance coverage, compared to women. (Learn More). Getting regular health screenings and …
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The primary symptoms of herpes are small, painful sores that often form on the mouth, thighs, or genital regions. Other symptoms include discomfort during urination, achiness, or itchiness. (Learn More) Specific symptoms will depend on the type of herpesvirus present. There are eight herpesviruses that generally affect humans: HSV-1, HSV-2, varicella-zoster virus, Epstein-Barr virus, CMV, …
If a rash has recently appeared on your body, you may suspect you have shingles. Generally, shingles lasts an average of four weeks. Shingles is known for the painful rash it causes, and it can appear anywhere on the body. The symptoms include extreme discomfort and pain. You may first start feeling generally unwell and …
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