March 11, 2021

 It’s something found in most homes, but you might want to lock up those cotton swabs. More than 12,000 children suffer ear injuries each year and many happen when kids try to use cotton swabs by themselves. It’s an injury risk for anyone because using a cotton swab usually pushes wax deeper into the ear. Source Link 

Getting the best price on a prescription takes some planning and a bit of research. Always ask your doctor if there’s a generic or cheaper alternative to a pricey brand-name drug and then use a website like WellRX.com or GoodRX.com to compare pharmacy prices and find discounts. You can also look into a patient assistance program from the drug maker to lower the cost. Source Link 

You may want to re-think that habit of taking long afternoon naps. A study found that people who regularly napped for over one hour had a 34 percent higher risk for heart disease. Researchers think that long naps could have a connection to higher levels of inflammation and that could affect heart health. Source Link