Blog Posts by Billy Amon

Household Products and Your Health

By Billy Amon on May. 30, 2008 Comments?

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside our homes can have two to five times the level of pollutants as the air outside. This is due to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from household products we use. Read...

Additional Uses for MyEsafeDepositBox

By Billy Amon on May. 23, 2008 Comments?

The past several weeks have been hectic to say the least. I have relied heavily on my MyEsafeDepositBox (MESDB) account, which has turned out to be a godsend. I've discovered some additional uses for my MESDB account. Read...

Health Blogosphere Grand Rounds: 5/2/08

By Billy Amon on May. 02, 2008 Comments?

Here are some posts from the health blogosphere that caught my attention this week. Read...

Paying Upfront for Treatment

By Billy Amon on Apr. 29, 2008 Comments?

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday on a growing trend in hospitals: requiring payment upfront. Hospitals across the country are starting to require patients with limited or no health insurance to pay before they’re treated. Read...

Health Blogosphere Grand Rounds: 4/25/08

By Billy Amon on Apr. 25, 2008 Comments?

Here are some of the interesting blog posts I’ve recently come across in the health blogosphere. Read...

Americans Going Online for Health Information

By Billy Amon on Apr. 24, 2008 Comments?

Yesterday, the California HealthCare Foundation published a very interesting report called The Wisdom of Patients, written by Jane Sarasohn-Kahn at THINK-health. The number one source adults reference in their search for health-related information is the Internet. Read...

Using HealthVault to Store Your Personal Health Records

By Billy Amon on Apr. 23, 2008 Comments?

HealthVault, created by Microsoft, is one of many tools you can use to store your personal health records (PHRs) online. There are a number of things to consider when looking for a PHR tool. You should analyze the tool’s security, privacy, and functionality. Read...

Health Blogosphere Grand Rounds: 4/18/08

By Billy Amon on Apr. 18, 2008 Comments?

Here are some of the interesting blog posts I’ve recently come across in the health blogosphere. Read...

Natural Remedies for Your Springtime Allergies

By Billy Amon on Apr. 17, 2008 Comments?

Spring has arrived. If you have spring allergies like me, I’m sure you’ve already noticed the pollen in the air. Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, blocked airways, and wheezing. It hit me all of a sudden last weekend. Here are some natural remedies that may help to reduce your allergy symptoms. Read...

How Do I Find a PHR Tool That’s Right for Me?

By Billy Amon on Apr. 16, 2008 Comments?

A number of services have emerged that allow you to store your health documents online. There are a number of things to consider when deciding whether to store your health documents online. Read...

Should You Store Your Personal Health Records Online?

By Billy Amon on Apr. 11, 2008 Comments?

Although most services have gone online in today’s digital age (e.g. banking, investing, bill payment, etc.), our personal health records (PHRs) remain stuck in the Stone Age. Most medical records are paper-based only and not accessible online. However, should you be storing your PHR online? Read...

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Is the Digital Age Taking a Toll on Your Health?

By Billy Amon on Apr. 09, 2008 Comments?

We live in a world in which we’re able to contact people or grab information with the touch of a button. The technology so interwoven into our daily lives provides us with a great convenience, but is this digital age taking a toll on our health? Read...

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Cell Phones Are Convenient, But Are They Safe?

By Billy Amon on Apr. 07, 2008 Comments?

The morning my cell phone arrived in the mail I woke up to a news alert regarding a new study on the safety of mobile phones. The study, published by Dr. Vini Khurana, an award-winning cancer expert, reveals that cell phones may end up being responsible for more deaths than smoking and asbestos. Read...

Storing Your Records With MyEsafeDepositBox

By Billy Amon on Apr. 04, 2008 Comments?

There are a number of services out there that provide you with online storage for your personal health records and other personal documents. The product we have chosen to offer with a Qvisory membership is MyEsafeDepositBox. Read...

More People Relying on Food Stamps

By Billy Amon on Mar. 31, 2008 Comments?

More Americans are turning to food stamps in order to make ends meet. Over the last year, the number of people receiving food stamps has risen in 43 states. Read...

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Link Between Belly Fat and Dementia

By Billy Amon on Mar. 29, 2008 Comments?

A new study has established a link between belly fat in middle-age and dementia later in life. Read...

Quilting for Chemotherapy Patients

By Billy Amon on Mar. 25, 2008 Comments?

ABC World News' Person of the Week is the Piecemakers Quilting Group. Members of the group make quilts for people going through chemotherapy. Read...

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Dealing with Breast Cancer at a Young Age

By Billy Amon on Mar. 24, 2008 Comments?

Natalia Hernandez is a 27-year-old woman living with stage four (metastatic) breast cancer. This is Natalia's personal story about her struggle with radiation and insurance throughout her treatment. Read...

Use of Oregon Assisted Suicide Law Increases

By Billy Amon on Mar. 21, 2008 Comments?

The Oregon Department of Human Services just released their annual report on the Death and Dignity Act. The 2007 summary report shows an increase in the number of people utilizing the state’s assisted suicide law. Read...

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Campaign for Easier Reporting of Drug Side Effects

By Billy Amon on Mar. 19, 2008 Comments?

The FDA is considering whether or not to require drug companies to include a toll-free number and web address in their television ads. The toll-free number and website will allow consumers to more easily report side effects and problems associated with the drugs. Read...

1 in 4 Teenage Girls Has an STD

By Billy Amon on Mar. 13, 2008 Comments?

The results of a new study by the CDC indicate that one in four teenage girls in the United States has a sexually transmitted disease. Read...

Facebook Helps With Blood Donations

By Billy Amon on Mar. 12, 2008 Comments?

A new Facebook application has been born. Takes All Types is an application that assists with blood donations during emergency shortages. Read...

Understanding Health Care Plan Policy Terms

By Billy Amon on Mar. 11, 2008 Comments?

Whether shopping around for a new health care plan or trying to determine the benefits associated with your current plan, you'll want to understand a number of terms. Read...

Grand Rounds for the Health Blogosphere: 3/10/08

By Billy Amon on Mar. 10, 2008 Comments?

Here are some of my favorite posts from the health blogosphere over the past week. Read...

Virtual Rally for Healthy Families Act

By Billy Amon on Mar. 06, 2008 Comments?

The National Partnership for Women & Families is spearheading the Online Rally for Healthy Families in an effort to promote the Healthy Families Act. This legislation would provide workers with up to seven paid sick days a year. Read...

Why the Flu is Most Prevalent in Winter

By Billy Amon on Mar. 03, 2008 Comments?

A new study by the National Institutes of Health finally explains why the flu virus is more infectious in winter. Read...

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