Health

by Drew Blankenship

Need an Answer From Your Doctor? New Research Shows How to Write a Better Portal Message You’ve probably stared at a patient-portal message box wondering how much information your doctor actually needs. ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Why You Keep Waking Up With a Numb Arm — And When to Get It Checked You wake up at 3 a.m., and one arm feels like it belongs to someone else: numb, heavy, or buzzing with pins and needles ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Taking Melatonin Every Night? Sleep Experts Say There’s Something You Should Know Melatonin has become the bedtime routine many people barely think about anymore: brush your teeth, plug in your phone, t... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

The Exam Starts Before You Sit Down: 10 Things Doctors May Notice Right Away A doctor’s appointment may feel like it begins when the blood-pressure cuff comes out, but an experienced clinicia... read the story

66% of the Poor are 30+ Pounds Overweight vs. 21% of the Rich If you find value in these articles, please share them with your inner circle and encourage them to Sign Up for ... read the story

by James Hendrickson

8 Side Effects of Aging That No One Prepares You For Aging is often portrayed as a graceful journey filled with wisdom, leisure, and newfound freedom. While those aspects ca... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Adults Over 50: Ask These Vaccine Questions Before Cold and Flu Season Every fall, many adults over 50 schedule annual checkups, refill prescriptions, and prepare for flu season. It’s a... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Are Your OTC Medications Still Safe After 65? Here’s What Changes Nearly 90% of adults over 65 take at least one medication regularly, and many also rely on over-the-counter pain relieve... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

A Closer Look at Heat-Related Medication Questions Adults Over 60 Should Ask a Pharmacist Every summer, emergency departments treat thousands of older adults for heat-related illnesses. While high temperatures ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

5 Common Medications Linked to a Higher Risk of Bone Loss Fractures and breaks are very common in seniors, affecting about 50% of women and 30% of men over age 50. The most commo... read the story