The Health Wisdom Blog™ (by OrganizedWisdom)

My Health Care is Killing Me

We wanted to congratulate our friends over at Change: Healthcare for publishing their new book, My Health Care is Killing Me.

We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to participate during the process of writing the book so we saw an advanced copy. It's truly an important read so share it with your friends and family.  It's packed with practical information that will help you survive today's health care system and save valuable time and money.

You can get a free PDF download of the book here.

Fibromyalgia WisdomCard: What is it?

A new drug, Lyrica, has been approved for fibromyalgia -- a disease some doctors don't even think exists. (See New York Times story.) Chances are you know someone with fibro. Find out more about its mysteries -- what it is, how it's treated -- with the quality resources listed on the Fibromyalgia WisdomCard.

Type 2 Diabetes WisdomCard: You decide

A lot of people think they have the answers to Type 2 Diabetes. For most people with the disease, there's no one right answer, though it's pretty clear that exercising and staying away from junk food are good ideas. OrganizedWisdom has a WisdomCard on Type 2 Diabetes that offers high-quality, physician-reviewed health resources to help you explore your options.

Statins WisdomCard: No substitute for a healthy lifestyle

There's no truth to the rumor that you can lower your cholesterol by looking at the Statins WisdomCard. However, you can find the best resources to help you understand these cholesterol-lowering drugs and learn more about combining lifestyle changes with medication to lower your risk of a heart attack. If you or someone you know has diabetes, reading up on these drugs may be particularly useful in light of today's news recommending statins for diabetics.

Cholesterol WisdomCard: What's your number?

Do you know the difference between "good" and "bad"? The Cholesterol WisdomCard offers you the best resources on how cholesterol works, how to prevent problems, and who needs to pay attention to those numbers.

HIV WisdomCard: Learn the latest

It may have been a while since you read up on HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. What's new in research and treatment? Are you taking the right preventive steps, and giving your kids the right messages? The HIV WisdomCard can put you on the right track with reliable, physician-reviewed information.

Leprosy WisdomCard: It's no joke

You may have seen the Simpsons episode where Homer and Bart get leprosy, but what is it really? Find out more with the Leprosy WisdomCard.

Sleep Apnea WisdomCard may help you stop sawing logs

Have people in your life commented on your snoring? You may well have sleep apnea, a common ailment that causes the sleeper to stop breathing many times in the night without waking up. Of course, if you're doing all that, you're not getting good sleep, which can lead to lost productivity, decreased mental and physical function, depression, and (yes) sleepiness. Find out more about sleep apnea and how to treat and prevent it with the human-guided, physician-reviewed resources on the Sleep Apnea WisdomCard. (Photo: Andrew Stawarz)

Autism WisdomCard helps unlock doors

My friend's 4-year-old has autism. This little girl is intelligent and adorable, and her parents are smart, loving people who will do what it takes to help her live the best life possible. Yet it was a relief when their second daughter was evaluated and found not to have autism.

The Autism WisdomCard offers high-quality resources on autism to help you better understand this mysterious disorder, including the important early signs that can help get a young child into treatment as soon as possible. You'll also find links to recent news about autism, including a new study refuting the belief that mercury in vaccines causes the disorder.

Anxiety WisdomCard may be good for your heart

Today's news tells us that anxiety may increase the risk of a heart attack, especially in men. But everyone is anxious sometimes -- so what kind of anxiety really does damage? The Anxiety WisdomCard pulls together the best available information on this condition.

The good news? Anxiety is treatable, and this WisdomCard can help you get started finding help if you need it, or better understand this condition and how it affects others in your life.