Question 1

mom's dr suggested macuhealth supplement to prevent mac degeneration. is this supplement safe? effective?

Accepted Answer

Safe: This is a safe supplement. However, most important is to keep eyes protected from excessive exposure to the sun as well as not smoking.

Question 2

dry macular degeneration: is there a prescription for various strengths for the use of macuhealth with lmz3? or, is it always an otc vitamin?

Accepted Answer

The AREDS2 formula: has been found to be very effective in slowing the natural progression of "dry" or non-exudative macular degeneration. The formula used in the study was made by B&amp;L and is marketed to the public as Preservision AREDS2. Other studies have been very specific about their effect on the fovea or macula, including high quality Lutein,, Zeaxanthin and pharmaceutical grade Omega-3 to name a few.

Question 3

health issue:health disparities ?

Accepted Answer

All too common: While we are the richest country in the world and spend the most on health care, we are far from the healthiest. At least part of this is due to poor access to health care based on low socioeconomic status.  If you are like me and believe that health care is a right and not a privilege, then you have to look at countries that have solved this dilemma and re-build our healthcare delivery model.

Question 4

how does health il literacy affect health?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: The biggest issue is usually when the provider does not check to see what literacy level the patient has, and uses words or phrases that are not understood. People often are embarrassed to admit they did not understand, so important parts of diagnostic or treatment decisions aren't clearly reviewed. It is our job to be sure you understand what we discuss about health and illness.

Question 5

how's health care in kuwait?

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Health care : My understanding is that  oil revenues have led to progressive improvement in health care in kuwait - and that there are some excellent hospitals.

Question 6

how is health, safety, and nutrition interrelated?

Accepted Answer

Many connections: Good nutrition is the foundation of health; it's impossible to maintain good long-term health without good nutrition; we all need to ingest adequate levels of all vitamins, essential minerals, amino acids and essential fatty acids as well as phytonutrients and avoid toxic foods. Safety is also essential as unsafe activities can result in injury or death.Poor nutrition can lead to unsafe behaviors.

Question 7

help, please. is the cdc (center for disease control and prevention) an international health agency?

Accepted Answer

CDC: The cdc is a us governmental health agency. The website cdc.Gov has thousands of useful topics ranging from international travele (cdc.Gov/travel) to concussions (cdc.Gov/concussion) to growth and development (cdc.Gov/actearly).

Question 8

are tans healthy?

Accepted Answer

Tans from sun: Tanning can lead to skin damage. Tanning through natural sun exposure or tanning beds is not healthy.

Question 9

can i trust the cdc and gov sites for health info?

Accepted Answer

Govt information: They are generally reliable far more than non govt sites.

Question 10

how does health literacy affect health?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: The biggest issue is usually when the provider does not check to see what literacy level the patient has, and uses words or phrases that are not understood. People often are embarrassed to admit they did not understand, so important parts of diagnostic or treatment decisions aren't clearly reviewed. It is our job to be sure you understand what we discuss about health and illness.

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Mom's dr suggested macuhealth supplement to prevent mac degeneration. is this supplement safe? effective?

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Dry macular degeneration: is there a prescription for various strengths for the use of macuhealth with lmz3? or, is it always an otc vitamin?

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Health issue:health disparities ?

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How does health il literacy affect health?

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How's health care in kuwait?

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How is health, safety, and nutrition interrelated?

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Help, please. is the cdc (center for disease control and prevention) an international health agency?

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Are tans healthy?

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Can i trust the cdc and gov sites for health info?

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How does health literacy affect health?

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