You should “Take 10” before heading to the doctor for an antibiotic prescription for that cough or sinus infection. Up to 50-percent of antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary, so wait 10 days for symptoms to resolve unless you're running a high fever, have severe pain or if symptoms appear rapidly. Source Link
Buying medical insurance to use when traveling out of the country is a good idea but be sure you’re getting all of the coverage you need. Most policies are designed to cover illness or injuries that happen on your trip and pre-existing conditions don’t qualify. If you have a medical condition ask if your policy offers a waiver for a pre-existing exclusion. Source Link
A simple calorie count might not keep you from indulging, but what if food labels listed how long you’d have to exercise to burn it off? Researchers found that some people made healthier choices and ate less when they saw the exercise equivalents. They think such labeling might cut 200 calories from an average day’s eating. Source Link
