_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasU.S. Burden of Alzheimer's to Double by 2060 By Jane Farrell articleThe number of Alzheimer’s cases will more than double by 2060, new research shows. And Hispanic Americans have the largest … Read More→
_ Study: Women 75 and Older Benefit from Regular Mammograms By Jane Farrell articleWomen who are 75 or older should still get routine mammograms because of the comparatively high incidence of breast cancer … Read More→
_ Smoke-Free Policies Associated with Lower Blood Pressure Among Nonsmokers By Jane Farrell articleSmoke-free policies have now been linked to lower blood pressure readings among non-smokers. It’s already known that these policies, which … Read More→
_ FluAvoid the Flu During Holiday Travel By Jane Farrell articleIf you’ve ever traveled during the holidays, you know how stressful it is. Last year an estimated 107.3 million travelers … Read More→
_ The Shrinking Use of Tobacco By Jane Farrell articleGood news: Cigarette smoking has reached the lowest level ever recorded among U.S. adults. Only 14 percent of Americans smoke, … Read More→
_ Men's HealthA Memory Diet for Men? By Jane Farrell articleA diet that emphasizes leafy greens as well as other vegetables and fruits may be linked to a lower risk … Read More→
_ Infant HealthInfants of Older Fathers Are Likelier to Be Less Healthy at Birth By Jane Farrell articleFor years, women were warned not to postpone having children until their late 30s and 40s because it would mean … Read More→
_ Sexually Transmitted Infections and STDsNewborn Syphilis Is on The Rise By Jane Farrell articleCases of congenital syphilis, passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery, have more than doubled since 2013. The … Read More→
_ Food PoisoningWhy Fresh Produce Can Be Bad for You By Jane Farrell articleMost people know about the dangers of animal products. But the United States has had several large outbreaks of illness … Read More→
_ Dental HealthHow to Fix An Aging Smile By Jane Farrell articleAging can rob us of many things: our agility, our hair, even our memory. But aging also can cause physical … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchCoffee May Help Fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's By Jane Farrell articleThe newest weapon in the battle against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson just might be coffee – and dark-roasted at that, new … Read More→
_ Health CareSafety of Hospital Patients Still Falls Short By Jane Farrell articleAlthough it’s long been a goal to increase patient safety in hospitals, there hasn’t been nearly as much progress as … Read More→
_ Write What You Want When You Want By Jane Farrell blogI wrote in a journal for years, amassing probably 12 or so volumes chronicling my life in New York City. […]
_ The Most Dangerous Foods By Jane Farrell articleWe’re all familiar with reports of foodborne illness and governments alerts to avoid a particular food until the problem is … Read More→
_ Heart HealthYet Another Reason to Eat More Vegetables (And Fish) By Jane Farrell articleA naturally occurring compound could be a new weapon in the fight against heart disease and hypertension. Researchers working with … Read More→
_ MedicareWhat You Need to Know about Geriatric Care Managers By Jane Farrell articleIf you’re suddenly faced with the need to care for an aging loved one, the decisions you’re required to make … Read More→
_ StrokeA Post-Stroke Vaccine That Could Save Lives By Jane Farrell articleA vaccine may someday replace oral blood thinners to reduce the risk of secondary strokes, researchers say. The discovery was … Read More→
_ Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson's Patients: The Benefits of Singing By Jane Farrell articleFor people suffering from Parkinson’s disease, singing may provide benefits beyond improving respiratory and swallow control. The results, from a … Read More→