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Balancing Work and Play: Summer Activities for Healthcare Professionals in New York
Posted by Mary Thompson
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for overall well-being, especially for healthcare professionals with demanding schedules and high-stress responsibilities. The nature of their work can lead to burnout and fatigue if personal time and self-care are neglected. Summer presents a unique opportunity for relaxation and recreation, offering a vast amount of activities that can help healthcare professionals unwind and rejuvenate. This blog will explore how healthcare professionals in New York can balance work and play during the summer, ensuring they remain refreshed and energized. Prioritizing Self-Care Schedule Downtime Let's be honest–our schedules are packed, and sometimes there's just no time for ourselves. However, scheduling regular downtime is crucial to avoid burning out. Using a planner or an app to block out personal time can ensure that part of your weekly routine is filled with relaxation and self-care. Taking deliberate breaks will allow...
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Which Drug Prices Have Increased the Most in the United States?
Posted by Dr. Julia Tortorice
One in three U.S. adults cannot afford to take their medication as prescribed due to cost. For over a decade, the United States has had the highest per capita prescription drug spending in the world, reaching around $1,432 per American in 2021. Close to nine in 10 U.S. adults agree that the cost of prescription drugs is “usually much higher” or “tends to be somewhat higher” than what is fair for consumers to be paying. Despite these concerns, drug price increases continue to run rampant in the United States. To shed light on medication cost trends and struggles, the team at NY Requirements has collected data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and AARP to create a comprehensive analysis of which drugs have increased the most in price both recently and historically: Click here to download the printable PDF version of the chart. Which country has the most expensive prescription drugs? According to a recent analysis by RAND, a ...
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The Grossest Places You Encounter Every Day and How to Stay Safe
Posted by Dr. Julia Tortorice
Every day, people navigate a world dealing with invisible threats – germs lurking in unexpected places, just waiting to make them sick. These germ-laden areas pose potential risks to their health. Awareness and proactive hygiene practices are essential for mitigating these risks. Surprisingly commonplace items like kitchen sponges can collect more bacteria than expected, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing germ hotspots in everyday environments such as: Public Transportation Public transportation systems, such as buses, trains, and subways, serve as bustling hubs of activity where germs can quickly multiply due to the proximity of passengers and high traffic. Hotspots: Handrails, seat handles, ticket machines, and other frequently touched surfaces within public transit vehicles are prime breeding grounds for germs, accumulating microbes from numerous individuals. Safety Tips: To minimize the risk of germ transmission, individuals should utiliz...
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Beat the Heat: Your Guide to Beating Exhaustion and Staying Cool
Posted by Mary Thompson
As we get ready to bask in the warmth of summer sunshine and embrace the beauty of the great outdoors, it is essential to remember that the risk of heat exhaustion comes with all that fun in the sun. However, with some know-how and handy tips, we can stay cool, calm, and collected even on the hottest days. So grab yourself a refreshing drink, find a shady spot to relax, and dive into everything you need to know about beating the heat with summer right around the corner. Understanding Heat Exhaustion Heat exhaustion is a condition that occurs when the body becomes overheated due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures and inadequate hydration. It typically occurs when the body cannot cool itself efficiently, often due to excessive sweating and dehydration. Heat exhaustion is a serious condition that can lead to more severe heat-related illnesses if left untreated, so it is essential to recognize the symptoms and take appropriate action. Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion ...
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The 50 Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs in the United States
Posted by Dr. Julia Tortorice
It may not come as a surprise that the United States is the country that spends the most on prescription drugs by far. How many prescriptions are filed annually in the U.S.? According to the National Library of Medicine, prescription drug use in the United States reached a record high in 2020. 6.3 billion prescriptions, or approximately 19 prescriptions per American, were filed that year. To shed more light on prescription drug use in America, the team at NY Requirements analyzed U.S. drug prescription statistics to create this list of the 50 most prescribed drugs in the United States: Click here to download the printable PDF version of the chart. What is the Most Prescribed Drug in the United States? The most prescribed drug in America is atorvastatin. The most common brand name for atorvastatin is Lipitor. What is atorvastatin used for? Atorvastatin is used to treat high cholesterol, which in turn helps prevent heart disease and symptoms of heart disease ...
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Balancing Work and Play: Summer Activities for Healthcare Professionals in New York
Which Drug Prices Have Increased the Most in the United States?
The Grossest Places You Encounter Every Day and How to Stay Safe
Beat the Heat: Your Guide to Beating Exhaustion and Staying Cool
The 50 Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs in the United States
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