In 2017, prescription drug spending in the United States reached $1,025 per capita. For 2018, experts estimate US consumers spent a total of $360.2 billion on prescriptions. That’s a lot of money, especially for those who don’t have healthcare insurance. In fact, out-of-pocket medical costs in the fourth quarter of 2017 averaged $1,813 per patient! … Read more
Photo by Joyce Huis from Unsplash It’s challenging to look after an elderly loved one diagnosed with a chronic disease or impairment. Fortunately, you have a ton of options to ensure that your parents, grandparents and other senior relatives get the best treatment and care. For many people, they either hire a live-in carer or … Read more
While health insurance premiums for individual Americans has now edged up to around $440 a month, that doesn’t mean you have to pay it. Low-cost medical insurance is understandably high on anyone’s agenda, given the soaring costs of 2019 health insurance rates over the past few years. With just a little bit of budgeting savvy … Read more
Water. It’s clear. It’s wet. It’s safe. Right? Notta, frittata. What you see isn’t always what you get. Although the basis for a water molecule is relatively simple (on paper) – two hydrogen atoms plus one oxygen atom, the process to get drinkable water is complex. Dive with me into the mystical sea of facts … Read more
Vitamin K is supposed to be the ‘blood-clotting vitamin’ and plays a pivotal role in wound healing. It is also, a remarkable factor in maintaining bone health. Vitamin K is supposed to be an important fat-soluble vitamin which makes proteins meant for normal blood clotting and healthy bones. As per the ‘Harvard School of Public … Read more
Snoring is not a normal problem. It is a great disturbance not only for individuals but also for the surrounding people. Here are some of the natural tips presented before you to come out of the snoring health issue. Change the sleeping position When you sleep facing the ceiling, the bottom of the tongue and … Read more
Pixabay A routine trip to the dentist is generally a fearful situation for adults too. So, when it comes to children, dental treatments can be quite difficult with them. Especially, very small children are quite difficult to handle for the very reason that they cannot sit still for these complex and tedious procedures. Sedation is … Read more
We love to celebrate small achievements of our life with enjoyments. The best way to enjoy is party. There are certain things that complete any party for any occasion. Besides your well wishers, it is the cake that is one of such party essentials. Now when we are discussing about parties and cakes, then how … Read more
The difficulty level of yoga asana varies with each level, from beginner to intermediate to advance. If you are comfortable with the beginner yoga poses, its time you upgrade your game to the next level. While you make this shift, you should know which set of yoga asanas to practice. Sounds complicated? Don’t worry. We … Read more
Use, Advantages, and Disadvantages of Contraceptive Pills Contraceptive Pills: An emergency contraception is a medicine taken by women to prevent unwanted pregnancy immediately after unprotected sex. Some popular emergency contraceptives are the pill and unwanted -72. It is important to note the word “emergency”. If you are sexually active or planning to be there, then … Read more