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[August
31, 2012]
(ARA) -- Americans are busy
people, and with everything that goes on in our daily lives,
remembering to take a prescribed medication can be a challenge. But
studies show that forgetting your medications has consequences,
including creating a more serious and even dangerous health issue.
According to The New England Journal of Medicine, nearly 70 percent
of medication-related hospital admissions in the United States are
the result of not taking a prescription medication as directed by a
doctor.
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Foot care tips to keep boomers moving
(ARA) -- Just a few decades ago, the
phrase "granny shoes" implied a tragic lack of coolness, and that
the wearer had allowed comfort to trump style in their slow shuffle
toward getting old. Those days are definitely gone.
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story.)
Irritable bowel syndrome: As many as 1 in 7 have it, but few speak
of it
(ARA) -- It's a disorder that
affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States. Its
exact cause is not known and for those who suffer from irritable
bowel syndrome, or IBS, the symptoms can have a significant impact
on their life. It may impact a person's emotional, personal and work
life. And there's the additional burden that comes from living in a
society where the word "bowel" is rarely spoken. Many people
suffering do not see their doctor and those around them may be
unaware of the impact or even the existence of the disorder.
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story.)
Find hot flash relief the natural way
(ARA) -- As women enter their
40s and 50s, it's inevitable. Menopause will begin. And so will the
hot flashes.
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story.)
Waterproof hearing aids
(ARA) -- Not too long ago Susan
Kladitis felt like quitting life.
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story.)
How women can take control of their financial future
(ARA) -- As women continue to
break the glass ceiling in the working world, they also need to keep
in mind their potential vulnerability in the financial world. Women
tend to be more concerned about monthly expenses than saving enough
for retirement, according to a recent survey sponsored by the
Retirement Services Division of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company (MassMutual).
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story.)
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