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Statins & Diabetes
Most older women are prescribed statins that have high levels of blood cholesterol, but the effects of the drug have not been well-studied in this group as it seems was done in other groups. There is currently a new study from Australia that find older women taking statins to lower cholesterol may have a significantly […] Read More
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Is Ben & Jerry’s Protecting the Environment?
Their ice cream sure is good but are they contributing to destroying our environment? This ice cream icon started in Vermont in 1978 and claims to be as devoted to stewardship to the environment as it is to creating new ice cream flavors. The friendly image propelled the brand into one of Unilever’s (their corporate […] Read More
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Alcohol, Caffeine & A-fib!
And exactly how do alcohol and caffeine affect someone with A-fib? Danielle Dresden published an article that was reviewed by Debra Sullivan, PhD, MSN, CNE, COI, on this exact subject. Those suffering from A-fib describe it as feeling like their heart could flop out of their chests while some feel about to pass out. Still, […] Read More
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Immune System Drugs for Multiple Myeloma
The immune system takes a real hit with multiple myeloma and makes it much harder to fight infections. For this reason, your immune system is a focus in many of the mainstream treatments for multiple myeloma. You might want to consult with your doctor to consider the different immune system drugs out there, what they […] Read More
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Financial Dangers of Cancer
Money is something that no one likes to talk about and it becomes even more stressful when you’re sick. When cancer comes our way, the financial challenges are too big for us to ignore. Survivors are nearly 3X more likely to file for bankruptcy than those without a cancer history, so it’s important to face […] Read More