(NC) Bacteria and viruses can both cause infections. And fever. It is important to know the difference between the two. Antibiotics can treat the bacterial infection only. Brush up on your bacteria and virus facts. You will know what to do if you or your family gets sick. Bacteria. What am I dealing with? Bacteria […]
(NC) With a rapidly aging population, Canada needs Good Samaritans more than ever. According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, each year 25,000 Canadians are diagnosed with dementia. The number of Canadians living with the condition is expected to increase by more than 60 percent. To nearly 1 million over the next 15 years. Robert […]
(BPT) – Modern medicine can work wonders. The average American senior takes five or more prescription medications daily. Many of them cannot read the prescription label or understand the prescribing instructions, according to the National Council on Patient Information and Education. “Unless they reside in a senior living community or have another form of assistance, […]
(NC) There was a time when the family doctor’s office was the most common place. We could go there for healthcare and advice. However, with the growing demands on our healthcare system, there’s been a move to increase the scope of practice for medical professionals to increase access to primary care. Pharmacists. They are leading […]
(NC) You are raising a young-ish family. Working full time and caring for a frail elderly or ill family member or friend. You are stressed a lot of the time. Fortunately, there are community and government resources that can help. Here are five: Elizz. This is an offering of Saint Elizabeth Health Care. A national […]
(NC) Many of us crave the fresh sights and scents of the warm weather in the depths of winter. And even though it does not spring yet, you can beat the winter blues. Just by transforming your home into a fragrant, garden-scented oasis. Fragrances from common backyard plants can enhance our mood and lift our […]