_ CPRThe Importance of Summer Safety By Jane Farrell articleSummer brings rest, relaxation and fun, but it can also be a time of increased risk for our hearts. Extreme … Read More→
_ Heart Disease And The Risk of Falls By Jane Farrell articleA new American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement addresses ways to prevent falls among adults with cardiovascular disease. The statement … Read More→
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COVIDToward a Better Understanding of Long COVID By Jane Farrell articleA research team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified characteristics of people with long COVID and … Read More→
_ Health RegulationsWhat "FDA-Approved" Really Means By Jane Farrell articleMaybe you saw “FDA-Approved” on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Some marketers may … Read More→
_ A Simpler Way to Detect Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleA new blood test can accurately predict the presence of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, making a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s … Read More→
_ Brain HealthUnderstanding Parkinson's By Jane Farrell articleBeing diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is life changing. This brain disorder causes slow and rigid body movements. People can experience … Read More→
_ FluWhat To Know About Avian Flu By Jane Farrell articleA person has tested positive for a new public health danger avian influenza A(H5) virus (H5 bird flu) in the … Read More→
_ Children's HealthChildhood Abuse and High Cholesterol By Jane Farrell articleA new study found risk factors for heart disease and stroke were higher among adults who said they experienced childhood … Read More→
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_ Walking and Stroke Risk By Jane Farrell articleWhether you’re taking a leisurely stroll through your neighborhood or a power-walk in the park, experts from the American Heart … Read More→
_ A Lesson from the "Little House" By Jane Farrell blogI’ve been watching Little House on the Prairie nightly. I don’t remember it being so intense, but almost every episode […]