Your Doctor and Pharmacist Are Her to Help Your doctor and pharmacist are your partners in protecting your health. Part of their job is to provide patient education. When you get a new prescription, be sure to ask the following questions: What is the name of the...
Changing Your Reaction to Pain Thinking of arthritis pain as a signal that may be changed by taking positive action is a healthy approach. Following your doctor’s treatment plan is important, of course. Adding these tips can make a difference, too. ...
Be Wise and Protect Your Skin Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 15 before going outside, even on cloudy or cool days. (Bring along lip balm with SPF, too.) Apply to all exposed skin. Ask for help for hard-to-reach...
Lifestyle Changes Can Help How often you have a bowel movement varies, but people normally have as many as three bowel movements a day to as few as three a week. You may be constipated if you have fewer bowel movements than are normal for you. In addition,...
When Should They Start? Children need eye exams to ensure healthy vision. But less than 22% of preschool children receive vision screening and less than 14% receive an eye exam. Vision screening can reveal a possible vision problem but can’t diagnose...
Self-Exams Improve Early Detection Rate It’s important to learn about the warning signs of skin cancer and what to look for during a self-examination. You may find it helpful to have your doctor do a full-body exam first. Then, following your doctor’s...
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