Category: Health & Fitness
Recent reports have questioned the benefits of certain routine oral health practices, such as flossing. According to the national DentalPlans.com’s SmileIndex™ Survey, many misconceptions exist about what is and is not healthy for one’s teeth and gums. “Having good dental hygiene is the best way to maintain a healthy mouth...
United Spinal Association today announced the publication of an Accessible Air Travel Guide for wheelchair users and other people with disabilities, designed to provide a hassle-free experience at the airport. Wheelchair users and other people with disabilities using assistive equipment, have a little more travel preparation to consider than the...
National Stop Snoring Week (April 24 – 29), an annual event aimed at raising awareness of the disruptive impact of snoring on people’s health, family and love life, is fast approaching. While the awareness week highlights the problems caused by snoring, which impacts millions of people across the world, it...
With more than 5,000 cases of Zika reported in the United States over the past year and infections in 84 countries worldwide, osteopathic physicians advise patients to protect themselves against mosquito-borne illnesses at foreign and domestic destinations. Spring break travelers should know that more than 200 cases of Zika were...
A new national study reveals that 97-percent of Americans believe that a good night’s sleep is important to help them perform at their best and getting enough sleep improves the quality of their life. The study was commissioned by the manufacturer of Herobed™, a new hybrid bed-in-a-box designed to help...
Eating lots of sugary candy may strain the liver, alter the body’s fatty acid metabolism and increase the risk of cardiometabolic diseases already in childhood. Children’s blood fatty acid composition reflects their diet – but luckily this composition can be influenced by lifestyle interventions, say researchers from the University of...
Citing alarming statistics that show that nearly 1 of every 2 older Americans is at risk of malnutrition and that disease-associated malnutrition in older adults is estimated to cost $51.3 billion annually, a broad group of advocates laid out a roadmap for a new national effort to help millions of...
As Defeat Diabetes® Month approaches in April, USA Medical is providing useful tips to fight this growing epidemic. In addition, the Company is helping people with diabetes live healthier lives by providing discounts on their medications through its customized prescription savings programs in all 50 states including: Texas Prescription Assistance...