By EmilyM “I love bald men. Just because you’ve lost your fuzz, don’t mean you ain’t a peach.” – Dolly Parton If you are one of the 35 million men affected by male pattern hair loss, you are probably thinking something along the lines of “why me?” An epic battle continues as you desperately cling … Continue reading Battling Baldness: Accepting and Treating Your Hair Loss→
By jasonP Seventy percent of smokers say they want to quit, but it’s not as easy as that. In fact, quitting can be the hardest thing a person does in their entire life. An article in MarketWatch discusses some recent studies that were published by the CDC and the North American Quitline Consortium. The findings: … Continue reading How To Quit Smoking→
By EmilyM When I mention online pharmacies to anyone not directly involved in the industry, the response is always the same. I get that raised-eyebrow-sort-of-look, the one that automatically assumes that all online healthcare sites are “rogue” pharmacies selling illegal counterfeit drugs with no prescription needed. And really, it’s hard to blame them since the … Continue reading Utah Bill Creates Strict Regulations for Online Pharmacies→
By EmilyM For those of us engulfed in a Web driven world, it’s hard to imagine a life where the answer to virtually any question isn’t one search engine query away. It’s this concept that drives the success of nearly every profitable business today. The ability to be both visible and useful to consumers online … Continue reading Online Health Resources Save Lives – Just look at Tim Stauffer→
Okay so if you are like most guys, the two word phrase ‘erectile dysfunction’ makes you want to hide under the covers for all of eternity, but it’s time to face the facts. No matter what you may think, you are not the only one facing this problem. Though it may be difficult at first, … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Embarrassed About Erectile Dysfunction→
We’ve looked at Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) before. We’ve discussed the real-world challenges, the potential benefits, and the realistic timelines for deployment. We have briefly looked at the potential drawbacks, like data theft, identity theft, data manipulation, and other malicious acts. But one thing that we have not seen much in the press is the … Continue reading Warning Signs For EMRs→
The Congress can regulate “Commerce,” which can be broadly defined as the participation in economic activity. If an individual does not purchase health insurance, then they have not engaged in commerce.
Possibly the most debated point in the healthcare legislation is the individual mandate. It requires that all citizens must purchase health insurance, or pay a fine. Or pay additional tax. Or something like that. The reports and interpretations vary widely. It may be a long time before the practical interpretations are settled. There is some … Continue reading The Individual Mandate – Does It Make Sense?→