Timothy Gower is an award-winning journalist who writes about health and medicine. His work has appeared in more than two dozen major magazines and newspapers, including Prevention, Reader’s Digest, and the Los Angeles Times.
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How to Buy a Home Blood Pressure Monitor
by Tim Gower
Home blood pressure monitors provide a better snapshot of your average blood pressure level than office measurements do. They are available for purchase in drugstores or online, and some insurance plans may cover the cost.
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Ask the ExpertsWhat’s in a Flu Shot?
by Tim Gower
Learn what goes into the annual flu vaccine, plus how to choose which version of the vaccine is right for you.
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Glaucoma: What Are the Latest Treatments?
by Tim Gower
Learn about two new eyedrops and an expanded array of surgical options for treating glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness.
