The hours and the speed with which we eat, the size of the dishes or the lack of sleep are factors that affect our health and our figure and that are worth not neglecting.
Like tens of millions of Americans, rock star Tom Petty took prescription medications, including opioids, to alleviate pain. The recent announcement by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner that Petty’s death on Oct. 2 was caused by an accidental drug overdose as a result of mixing medications that included opioids underscores the risks associated with taking prescription pain medications, particularly for patients who use multiple prescription drugs, doctors say.
Ophthalmic practices spend their days helping patients see better, but for many there’s another task involved: helping patients save money on eye medications. Without guidance from knowledgeable health professionals, it can be hard for patients, many elderly and on fixed incomes, to control drug costs.
The paleo diet can help with weight loss, lowering blood pressure, and controlling blood sugar in the short term, but experts caution that in the long run, this eating approach may lead to nutrient deficiencies and other possible health risks.