A drug that’s taken by millions of older Americans for overactive
bladder could increase the risk of dementia. Researchers say the way the
drug Ditropan affects brain chemicals in elderly people may contribute
to dementia. Older patients using Ditropan should be sure that their
doctor is monitoring for any signs of cognitive problems. Source Link
You
want less sodium in your diet, but which foods have the most? Here’s a
hint -- it’s not pretzels or potato chips. A CDC report says the top
five foods with the most sodium are bread, pizza, sandwiches, cold cuts
and soup. Processed foods and restaurant meals in general had the most
sodium and home-cooked meals using fresh ingredients were lowest in
sodium. Source Link
A
new online start-up helps decipher your medical bills to save you
money. Remedy is a service that identifies medical billing errors and
can negotiate for you. Remedy takes a 20 percent cut of what you save up
to a maximum of $99 per bill and charges nothing if it can’t find any
savings for you. Source Link
