Survey Finds Americans Spending Millions To Treat Headaches
Yvonne Lee - All Headline News Staff Reporter
Washington, D.C. (AHN) - A new survey shows that in 2002-2003, headaches resulted in 7.5 million U.S. adults buying prescription drugs and/or visiting a medical office, hospital outpatient department or emergency room.
The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) says these measures cost patients and insurance companies about $4.3 billion.
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One simple way to reduce the incidence and duration of your headaches is to Drink More Water - On average, most adults lose about 10 cups of fluid a day through sweating, exhaling, urinating, and bowel movements. Even minor dehydration can cause impaired concentration, headaches, irritability and fatigue. If you drink less than 10 cups of fluid each day (that's 80 ounces of water) you may be dehydrated. If you are overweight - add 8 oz of water per each 20 pounds overweight you are to determined how much water you should be taking in each day!
Tammy Ames RN
Homemade Joy
Saturday, March 11, 2006
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