How to Sleep Better
Always Tired? Follow these tips.
Many of us suffer from sleep deprivation, regularly getting fewer hours of sleep than needed. It’s affecting our physical and mental health and possibly even shortening our lives.
“There is plenty of compelling evidence that sleep is the most important predictor of how long you will live—perhaps more important than whether you smoke, exercise or have high blood pressure or cholesterol levels,”
Yet we are sleeping less—down from about 8.5 hours a night in 1960 to fewer than 7 today. Many people are in bed only 5 to 6 hours a night on a regular basis.
Longer hours at work—and longer commutes—are what threaten sleep most. Moreover, once home, weary workers may unwisely choose TV or Internet surfing over a good night’s sleep.
Compromised sleep elevates stress hormones and impairs metabolism, which can lead to depression, obesity and life-threatening illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. A 2005 survey by the National Sleep Foundation found that a third of couples have problems in their relationships because of a partner’s abnormal sleep (usually snoring). Nearly a fourth say they flee to a different bed or room and that they are just too sleepy for sex.
Here are some tips to help you get the rest you really need. Read more
Flu germs: How long can they live outside the body?
Flu germs are more resilient than you may think. Learn how to protect yourself.
Q: If someone has the flu or a cold and coughs into his hand, and then he touches a doorknob, how long can those germs live on that doorknob?
A: The length of time that cold or flu germs can survive outside the body on an environmental surface, such as a Read more
Swine flu
Swine flu — Comprehensive overview covers swine flu symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
Definition
Swine flu refers to a respiratory infection caused by influenza A viruses that ordinarily cause illness in pigs. Humans can catch swine flu from infected pigs, but pig-to-human transmission is unusual. Human-to-human transmission of true swine flu is also possible but infrequent.
The recent outbreak of what is being called swine flu involves a new H1N1 type A influenza strain that’s a genetic combination of swine, avian and human influenza viruses. It’s capable of spreading from human to human.
In June 2009, based on its wide spread to many nations, the World Health Organization declared the swine flu outbreak a global pandemic.
This new swine flu strain is being called by a number of names, including: swine-origin influenza A, swine influenza A (H1N1), influenza A/California/H1N1, swine origin influenza virus, North American flu and influenza A (H1N1).
The best approach you can take is to try to avoid infection. If you do develop symptoms of swine flu, seek prompt medical attention so that you have the best chance of antiviral drugs providing you with successful treatment.
Symptoms
The symptoms of swine flu in humans are similar to those of Read more
Swine Flu Treatment
In swine
As swine influenza is rarely fatal to pigs, little treatment beyond rest and supportive care is required. Instead veterinary efforts are focused on preventing the spread of the virus throughout the farm, or to other farms.Vaccination and animal management techniques are most important in these efforts. Antibiotics are also used to treat this disease, which although they have no effect against the influenza virus, do help prevent bacterial pneumonia and other secondary infections in influenza-weakened herds.
In humans
If a person becomes sick with swine flu, antiviral drugs can make the illness milder and make the patient feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms). Beside antivirals, supportive care at home or in hospital, focuses on controlling fevers, relieving pain and maintaining fluid balance, as well as identifying and treating any secondary infections or other medical problems. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the use of Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or Relenza (zanamivir) for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses; however, the majority of people infected with the virus make a full recovery without requiring medical attention or antiviral drugs. The virus isolates in the 2009 outbreak have been found resistant to amantadine and rimantadine. Read more
vitamin A
Pronunciation: VYE tah min A
Brand: A-25, A/Fish Oil, Aquasol A
What is the most important information I should know about vitamin A?
Do not take more vitamin A than is prescribed for you or than is recommended on the package. Too much vitamin A can be dangerous.
What is vitamin A?
Vitamin A is found in food from animal sources and it is also produced synthetically. Vitamin A is important for the eyes and skin, and for normal growth.
Vitamin A is used to treat vitamin A deficiency.
Vitamin A may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Who should not take vitamin A? Read more
Crotamiton 10% for scabies
Brand Name: Eurax
Generic Name: crotamiton 10%
Crotamiton is available as a lotion or cream.
Crotamiton can kill the scabies mite and also may relieve itching.
The medicine will come with instructions, and your doctor will also give you a treatment schedule. The National Institutes of Health recommends the following: Read more
Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse
What is teen substance abuse?
Many teens try alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, but using these substances is not safe or legal. Some teens try these substances only a few times and stop. Others can’t control their urges or cravings for them. This is substance abuse.
Teens may try a number of substances, including cigarettes, alcohol, household chemicals (inhalants), prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and illegal drugs. Marijuana is the illegal drug that teens use most often.
Why do teens abuse drugs and alcohol? Read more
Acne Treatment
benzoyl peroxide topical
Pronunciation: BEN zoyl per OX ide
Brand: Acne Treatment, Acne-Clear, Benzac AC, Benzac W, Benzagel-5, Benzashave 10, Benzashave 5, Benziq, Benziq LS, Benziq Wash, Brevoxyl, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit, Brevoxyl Creamy Wash, Clearplex, Clearskin, Clinac BPO, Desquam-E, Desquam-X 10, Desquam-X 5, Desquam-X Wash, Ethexderm, Fostex Bar 10%, Fostex Gel 10%, Fostex Wash 10%, Inova, Lavoclen-4, Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash, Lavoclen-8, Lavoclen-8 Creamy Wash, Loroxide, NeoBenz Micro, NeoBenz Micro SD, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Neutrogena On Spot Acne Treatment, Oscion, Oscion Cleanser, Oxy 10 Balance, Oxy Balance, Oxy Daily Wash Chill Factor, Oxy-10, Panoxyl 10, Panoxyl 5, Panoxyl Aqua Gel, PanOxyl Maximum Strength Foaming Acne Wash, Persa-Gel, Seba-Gel, Triaz, Triaz Cleanser, Zaclir
What is the most important information I should know about benzoyl peroxide topical? Read more
Was Michael Jackson’s Death Linked to His Pursuit of Sleep?
Today brings new information from a nutritionist who worked with Michael Jackson that his death may have been related to his desperate need for sleep. Cherilyn Lee, a registered nurse who specializes in nutrition, told an AP reporter that Jackson had requested the drug Diprivan from her to help him sleep. Read more
Statins and statin combinations for high cholesterol
Examples
Statins
Brand Name: Lipitor
Generic Name: atorvastatin
Brand Name: Lescol, Lescol XL
Generic Name: fluvastatin Read more
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