Tag: Glenn Ellis
Glenn Ellis: Beginner’s Guide to Medical Marijuana
By Glenn Ellis
Depending on whom you talk to, medical marijuana (also known as cannabis) is either a panacea for everything from cancer, to chronic...
Ellis: things to consider when getting fit for the new year
By Glenn Ellis
Aren't the holidays about good times with loved ones, great food, and fun? Anyway, beginning Jan. 1, you’ve probably made resolutions to...
Glenn Ellis: Safety hazards to look for during the holiday season
By Glenn Ellis
Yes, it may be the most wonderful time of the year but the holiday season is also at the top of the...
Glenn Ellis: Beware of some unnecessary tests during doctors visits.
By Glenn Ellis
It’s common knowledge in medicine: Doctors routinely order tests on hospital patients that are unnecessary and wasteful.
Some experts estimate that at least...
Obamacare isn’t dead yet. Here’s what to expect.
By Glenn Ellis
Make no mistake, Obamacare, called the Affordable Care Act, is still the law of the land.
The Affordable Care Act (also known as...
Knowing how your body handles drugs can greatly impact your health
By Glenn Ellis
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic...
Does The Expiration Date on Your Medicine Mean You Can’t Take...
By Glenn Ellis
Is expired medication effective and safe to take? Do drugs really stop working after the date stamped on the bottle?
Drug manufacturers are...
Urinary Tract Infections can be Dangerous in Older People – Here’s...
By Glenn Ellis
When bacteria enter the urethra and your immune system doesn’t fight them off, they may spread to the bladder and kidneys. The...
The Health Benefits of Caffeine May Outweigh the Risks
By Glenn Ellis
Around 90 percent of Americans consume caffeine every single day in one form or another. More than half of all American adults...
Memory Problems may not be as serious as you think
By Glenn Ellis
Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the...