You don’t want to run to see the doctor for every ache, cough, or fever that pops up. It’s time consuming and costly. Not to mention it’s often just a waste of time. Because the truth is, for most minor complaints a few days of rest and TLC at home is all you need to get back on your feet. But ... Read More ›
General Health
General Health
With Dr. Allan Spreen
UPDATED:September 18, 2018
UPDATED:September 18, 2018
The “secret move” that boosts health from head to toe
When you were younger, spending a Friday or Saturday night cutting a rug was common. But as you’ve gotten older, you’re likely spending more evenings on the couch than nights out on the town. Am I right? You’re not alone. I am too. And that’s a shame because dancing is a great whole body ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 14, 2018
Scientists warn your smartphone could cause you to go blind
Backlit devices including computers, TVs, tablets, and smartphones have become an essential part of our lives. Which means if you’re like most folks, you spend a good portion of your day staring at electronic screens. But while all this technology has revolutionized the way we live, it’s come at ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 12, 2018
BUSTED: New online prescription scam targets seniors
Everyone’s looking to save a buck or two. And one way some folks cut corners is to skip the CVS and go online. But they don’t go to the “official” website for their prescriptions. And they aren’t using one of the tricks I recently recommended folks use to save on prescriptions either. No, they ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 12, 2018
5 surprising things probiotics help BEYOND digestion
By now, you probably have a pretty good idea what probiotics do for your digestive health. They keep everything moving along down there. And probiotics help fight off gas, bloating, and discomfort. You may even know that they are living microorganisms. Or that they fight off bad bugs to keep your ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 12, 2018
10 questions to ask BEFORE you fill that prescription
Let’s face it. No one wants to be on medication. And these days with practically every other commercial being a drug ad it’s crystal clear that Big Pharma is in the business of pushing prescriptions. If you feel like Americans take far too many drugs, you’re right. Experts call it polypharmacy. ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 14, 2018
8 grocery store secrets exposed (don’t get fooled by #4!)
If it feels like you’re robbing Peter to pay Paul every time you set foot in a grocery store you’re in good company. Food inflation is making it a challenge for many folks to make ends meet. And it can be even more challenging when you’re trying to eat healthily. Over the past two decades, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 11, 2018
ATTENTION MEN: These 6 foods are DESTROYING your sex life
Men, it turns out there are some everyday foods that have the power to KILL your love life. In fact, if you’re eating them regularly… especially if you’re over 50… you may already be feeling their ill effects. Remember when you used to be ready to go at the drop of a hat every time a woman gave ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 5, 2018
The best science-backed home remedies for ulcers
If you’ve always thought stress caused stomach ulcers, you’re in good company. Many folks do. And because their symptoms do tend to flare up when we’re feeling agitated or under pressure, it’s no wonder. But the truth is helicobacter pylori bacteria, or H. pylori for short, cause most peptic ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 4, 2018
5 surprising health benefits of adopting a pet
Have you been thinking about adopting a pet? Today I’m going to give you the little push you need to pull the trigger. Because as strange as it sounds, scientists say adopting a pet is literally good for our health. And it’s not just the warm fuzzy feeling that you get from deciding to rescue a ... Read More ›
