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Celebrity Fitzness Report: What's Ugly about Cheryl Ladd?

Curious to know how celebrities squeeze fitness into their daily lives? Want to know the secrets of the stars? Bi-weekly our That's Fit fitness expert ... Read More »

OTC smarts

Over-the-counter (OTC) meds are usually packaged and sealed for our protection. In fact, sometimes opening a bottle of aspirin sometimes feels like ... Read More »

Know your pain killers

Pain Killers are a staple in almost every person's medicine cabinet. Aches or pains? We pop a pill with nary a thought towards what we're putting into ... Read More »

Drug-free pain relief

Following up on a recent post I wrote about the misuse of OTC pain relievers, I felt somewhat remiss for not offering alternative solutions. As ... Read More »

OTC pain relievers are often misused

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications are sometimes used rather carelessly by people, to the point where they're popping Tylenol or Advil every time ... Read More »

Got a cold? It's safest to ditch the OTC meds

When I feeling the warning signs of a cold (sneezing, congestion, a sore throat) by first instinct is to head to the nearest pharmacy and spend a ... Read More »

Know your OTC drugs

Many of us assume that because a certain drug doesn't require a prescription, it's safe as long as we follow the recommended dosage. But this isn't ... Read More »

OTC drugs can still be dangerous

Little do some folks know that over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are miniature versions of some prescription drugs with less potency. Just because you can ... Read More »

Picking the best pain meds

Several years ago I picked my niece up from the orthodontist. I handed her a Tylenol to help with the pain of having her braces tightened. Before she ... Read More »

Mixing meds: Even supplements and OTC remedies can be dangerous

With all the new medications being developed practically on a daily basis, and new health benefits being found for "old" supplements and herbs, it's ... Read More »