Nurse Practitioners and Their Role in Healthcare
by Ruth M. Kleinpell Ph.D, RN, FAAN If you have received healthcare lately, you may have encountered a nurse practitioner, but you may not be familiar with what they do. A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced education and training, which enables him or her to diagnose and manage many common illnesses, either independently or as part of a health care team. Nurse practitioners have a master’s degree in nursing, and many obtain…
Read More...The State of Our Healthcare System Today
Robert Zieve, MD, joins Barbara Ficarra to talk about his book, Beyond the Medical Meltdown. Dr. Zieve talks about the state of our healthcare system today. The first few callers can receive complementary copies of Dr. Zieve’s book. Beyond the Medical Meltdown: Working Together for Sustainable Health Care Gives readers an in depth look into where we are in the early twenty-first century and what can be done to transform health care in America so…
Read More...Toilet Training for the Holidays
By Krista Watterworth, Host and Designer, HGTV’s “Save My Bath” Tuesdays at 8:30pm & 12:30am, Saturdays at 1pm Entertaining for the holidays? Don’t neglect one very important space in your home…your bathroom. Below are seven tips on how to get your loo in tip top shape so your guests feel festive even when they’re doing their business. Scents make sense! Get some scented candles or plug in wall scent ports or diffusers in holiday smells….
Read More...Arm Yourself Against the Flu
Arm Yourself Against the Flu by Rob Danoff, DO, MS It’s the fifth season of the year, otherwise known as the “flu season.” This season typically runs from October through May, but may vary from year to year. Unlike the other ones, this extra season is one nobody wants to experience. The reason, high fevers, severe muscle aches, painful joints, headache, dry cough, fatigue and sore throat. Worse yet, complications related to the flu include…
Read More...Natural Weight Loss Products Can be Hazardous to Your Health
Natural Weight Loss Products can be Hazardous to your Health By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Walk in any grocery store, health food store or even your own gym and there you will find natural supplements that promise more energy, quick weight loss or better libido. Dr. Rob Danoff warns people that just because it says “natural” it doesn’t mean its safe. Dr. Rob says that many of these natural products contain ingredients that are…
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