Healthy Living Archives - Page 16 of 45

U.S. Approves First Anti-Flu Pill in Two Decades

17th November 2018 Healthy Living

U.S. health regulators have approved the first new type of flu drug in two decades. Xofluza has developed the Roche Group and Shionogi & Co. for people aged 12 and older. What makes the drug stand out is its ability to reduce the severity and shorten the duration of flu symptoms after just one dose. And it’s just as potent as Roche’s older flu treatment, Tamiflu, which needs to be taken twice daily for five days. The company plans to launch Xofluza within a few weeks for the price of $150 price without insurance. “This is the first new antiviral flu treatment with a novel mechanism of action approved by the FDA in nearly 20 years,” said Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug was tested on over 1,000 people who said their flu symptoms drastically diminished within the recommended 48 hours from taking it. Relenza inhalers and Rapivab injections also are available for treating the flu. Even with more FDA approved antiviral drugs to treat the flu, the yearly vaccine remains “the primary means of preventing and controlling flu outbreaks,” Gottlieb said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people get vaccinated […]

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Healthy Living: How to Pamper Yourself and Practice Self-Care

14th November 2018 Healthy Living, Mental Health

It is often a harsh truth that people who need pampering are the ones that unapologetically carry the brunt of a burden. They usually put the needs of others above their own and they are ready to endure until they are on their knees. While this is honorable, it is also very unhealthy. You should always strive to reward yourself for the effort, so if you plan to practice healthy living, here’s how to practice self-care and pamper yourself without reservation. It can be quite cheap When people hear “self-care”, they usually think it involves spending too much money, but it actually doesn’t have to be the case. Small things such as listening to meditation music while relaxing in a bathtub, going for a long nightly walk with earbuds blaring your favorite music or taking a break from the digital realm with your upbeat friend(s) – these are all perfectly legitimate and cheap ways to pamper yourself. Remember, anything that puts you in a state of true relaxation can be defined as self-care. Photo by Yanapi Senaud on Unsplash In harmony with others You have probably heard this one before – self-care means caring about others. However, this philosophy is […]

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Why is Cancer Insurance Must for Working Professionals?

31st October 2018 Healthy Living

You may have bought a term insurance plan to secure the financial future of your family, in case of your sudden demise. With a comprehensive health plan, you must have also taken care of your family’s medical expenses. However, have you truly prepared yourself for the worst? Imagine a life, in which you become incapable of supporting your family, either financially or emotionally. Instead, you are entirely dependent on others. Cancer is one disease that completely drains your finances and health while making you dependent on others. India has one of the lowest survival rates for cancer patients. This mainly happens for two reasons. First, the diagnosis of cancer in many cases is made at a very later stage when the condition begins to affect multiple body organs. And second, the cost of cancer treatment in India can reach up to Rs 20 lakh because of the scarcity of targeted cancer drugs and a barrage of pre-hospitalisation therapies and chemotherapy sessions. As a result, most patients are unable to bear the medical expenses. A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) estimates that the number of new cases of cancer in India could exceed 17.3 lakhs by […]

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Know About The Significance Of Polio Vaccination

30th October 2018 Healthy Living

Polio vaccination can eradicate the most popular infectious-disease called polio. This disease occurs from a virus found within intestinal-tract and throat. This disease invites disability in human-beings. The rate of disability in US due to polio was quite shocking and this gave birth to the concerned vaccination in 1955. This vaccination is now treated as one of the essential vaccinations for kids as it strengthens childhood immunizations. It is the responsibility of every parent to make their kids have this vaccination so that their bodies can develop strong immunity for fighting against polio triggered disability. There are many countries where this vaccination has become mandatory for every kid. Who receive this vaccination? Polio-vaccine is not only considered as a part of child-care but it is now also treated as a vital part of elderly care. Single dosage is needed for kids of 2-months, 4-months and 6-18 months. Booster-dosage is needed for 4-6 years of kids. This vaccination is normally given along with other vital vaccinations. Adults who are exposed towards higher polio risks are strongly recommended taking this vaccination for prevented unwanted disability. Travelers from countries exposed to high polio alerts are always in need of this vaccine. Lab-working professionals […]

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The Advantages of Using Talkspace for Therapy

28th October 2018 Healthy Living

Online counselling is growing at an alarming rate and is becoming a popular model for support for young people. As reviewed by e-counseling.com, Talkspace is an online application that is capable of matching someone with a licensed therapist. This is the perfect application for people who are always on the move or the type of people who prefer texting over the normal face to face interaction. Talkspace offers affordable and confidential therapy with a network of expert and licensed therapists. Convenient You can communicate with your therapist at any time, and for the duration, you wish to. The therapists will always get back to you even if you write them a whole novel. The only disadvantage is that it may take quite some time before they respond. It also saves time and money spent to travel to see a face to face therapist. Just log into your account and get started. You can change therapists anytime For beginners, when you first create an account on the Talkspace application, there will be a representative who will guide you in answering some questions that concern your mental health and also questions involving the type of therapist you want to work with. The application […]

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