Every winter, when the days get shorter, people with seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, experience depression. Learn how light can help chase away the winter blues.
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Most people realize drugs have side effects. But did you know drugs can interact with other prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, herbal supplements and sometimes even food?
Keywords: drug interactions, adverse effects, side effects, ephedra, St. John's wort, herbal supplements, over the counter drugs, over-the-counter drugs, OTC, OTC drugs, grapefruit juice, drug-drug interaction, drug-food
Whenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed consent" form. Many people sign it without much thought. What does "informed consent" mean? Join our panel of legal experts as they clarify this important medical principle.
Keywords: Informed consent, patient rights, surgical procedures, prostate, decisions
Stress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can take its toll on our healthy and may affect our risks of many different kinds of illness. Discover why handling stress is so important in living a healthy and long life.
Keywords: Stress, tension, immune system, sleep problems, insomnia, relaxation techniques, laughter, stress reducers
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