Unused Painkillers: One Man’s Pain Relief Could Be Another’s Opioid Addiction
Surgery patients are usually prescribed opioids to ease postoperative pain, but more than two-thirds end up with leftover narcotics and don’t get rid of them, according to a new report.…
Can Probiotics Help Fight Depression?
A diet rich in probiotics can have a major impact on how you feel emotionally. Here’s what science has to say about how these “good” bacteria can boost your mood…
3 Reasons To Call 911 Vs. Taking Yourself To The ER
If you have a life-threatening emergency medical condition or traumatic injury, you should call 911. However, sometimes people are nervous about calling 911 and try to get themselves to the…
Fitting In With Dentures: Socializing & Living Life To The Fullest
If you’ve lived with tooth loss or decay, you understand how life-changing a new set of dentures can be. They can restore confidence in your smile. Yet, you may still…
What To Do If You’re Bit By A Tick
Tickborne diseases are on the rise and prevention should be on everyone’s mind, especially during the spring, summer, and early-fall, when the eight-legged creatures are most active, the Centers for…
Foods That Can Increase Or Fight Joint Inflammation
While eating the right foods can certainly transform your body, making poor food choices can wreak havoc on your body, in more ways than one. For instance, take your joints.…
Less Sex, More Problems?
Too busy for sex? Practicing celibacy? Here’s what can potentially happen to your body when work, school, or life in general gets in the way of a little “bow-chick-a-wow-wow.” You’re…
The A-B-Cs Of Diabetes & Heart Disease
Many people with diabetes do not realize that having diabetes increases their chances of having a heart attack or stroke. According to the American Heart Association, at least 68 percent…
All Smiles: 8 Tips To Smile With Confidence Wearing Dentures
Using dentures, either partial or full, can support an active lifestyle and boost your confidence, no matter your age. Here are a few ways to keep that smile shining bright…