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Saving On Your Drug Bill

The US News has published a useful guide to reducing the cost of prescription drugs. Read on..How To Cut Your Drug Costs  

White House Attempting To Restrict Access To Drugs

Americans are in imminent danger of losing our ability to order prescriptions from safe, licensed Canadian and international pharmacies. Misguided efforts by Congress and officials in the White House might take away our ability to order medications online—even from the most trusted and reputable sources. Pr [...]

Mediterranean Diet Reduces Disease Risk

Taking statins like Lipitor and Zocor or antidiabetic medications such as Actos and Avandia is not the only way to help deal with metabolic  risk factors. The traditional Mediterranean diet plus a daily dose of nuts may help conquer metabolic syndrome, a condition defined by the presence of several risk fact [...]

Diabetes Can Slow Mental Function

Type 2 diabetes may put the brakes on people's ability to process certain types of information quickly and precisely, according to a new study investigating how the illness affects brain power. Read on...Study: Diabetes Slows Mental Function, Brain Power

Seasonal Allergy Linked To Food Allergy

Got hay fever? Certain fruits and veggies may also trigger a reaction. Read on..Your diet may worsen seasonal allergies - 

Dog Ownership Good For Your Health

UBC professor and author Stanley Coren says dogs work better than Prozac, a prescription antidepressant-- and that's no exaggeration. Read on..Dog owners visit the doctor less

Untreated Mild Depression May Worsen

Many people with untreated mild depression can experience a progression to major depression. Read on... Untreated, Mild May Become Major Depression