Health Scams
Five Common Crimes that Target the Elderly
As people reach their senior years, some of them do not like to spend the rest of their life in the home for the aged and so they usually live alone. This is since their children have their own families or have relocated to a place, which is closer to their work. One of the […]
Home Remedies for Periodontal Gum Disease
Losing your teeth, while being abroad, is the worst nightmare for many people. The fact that your dental expenses are not covered by your medical insurance makes it even scarier. Many people start losing teeth at an early age and may even end up with several crowns by the time they reach 30. Many cultures […]
Can Fish Oil Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and Heart Attacks?
There is no solid evidence to show that taking fish oil supplements can prevent Alzheimer’s Disease. But every year people spend billions of dollars on fish-oil because somewhere along the line they read omega-3 fatty acids prevent heart attacks and omega-3 fatty acids prevent dementia. Lets face it, we’d all like to believe that we […]
Protecting Seniors From Quack Medicine
Senior citizens are a constant target of unscrupulous marketers and con artists. Faced with serious health problems many elderly people search online for relief. Promises for miracle drugs abound. From pills guaranteed to make the aches and pains of old age disappear like magic to more serious frauds like overseas medical facilities pitching the latest […]