According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “As the U.S. population continues to age, we can expect more deaths from falls. We can also expect more hospitalizations and [...]
Category: Polypharmacy
More than 1 in 3 U.S. seniors prescribed “inappropriate” drugs
All too often, when an older person visits a doctor with any kind of health concern, they walk away with nothing more than a prescription for a toxic, ineffective drug. And as the coronavirus [...]
Modern medicine “manages” chronic disease—but why not aim to cure?
A physician in the U.K. recently made the case that modern, mainstream medicine is a major threat to public health. And I wholeheartedly agree. In fact, the way I see it, mainstream medicine is [...]
6 simple precautions to avoid life-threatening concussions
With the NFL’s Super Bowl LIII coming up, you will probably again hear concerns about safety on the playing fields — including concerns about traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In my experience as [...]
8 simple steps to defy the highest U.S. death rate in 100 years
Right before the holiday season started last November, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released some very grim statistics about rising mortality (death) rates in the U.S. In 2017, 2.8 [...]
Taking multiple medications can shave years off your life
According to an eye-opening new study, taking multiple drugs at the same time — a disturbing trend called polypharmacy — can cause physical and cognitive problems. I often report about how taking [...]
The tragic depression trigger hiding in plain sight
Depression rates in the U.S. are skyrocketing. And what makes this situation even more tragic is that some of these cases could be prevented entirely — simply by avoiding big pharma’s “wonder [...]
A “medicine cabinet makeover” could save your life
Protect yourself from dangerous drug interactions with help from your pharmacist You already know how dangerous most prescription drugs are for your health. But there’s a disturbing medical trend [...]
The shocking way prescription drugs slash your longevity
The ability to walk well is a sign of good health, independence, and mobility for older adults. In fact, I’ve reported on how studies indicate a good gait is the single best predictor of [...]