_ HypertensionTo Battle High Blood Pressure, Most People Prefer Taking a Pill Over Exercising By Jane Farrell articleIn a survey to assess treatment preferences for high blood pressure, respondents were more likely to choose a daily cup … Read More→
_ Consumer Health IssuesHow to Find The Best Primary Care Provider for You By Jane Farrell articleSelecting the best Primary Care Provider (PCP) for your needs is something people don’t always think about – until they need … Read More→
_ Health Care: Starting A Conversation Between Millennials and Baby Boomers By Jane Farrell article“When I was your age” is a phrase that Millennials say they’ve grown tired of hearing from Boomers on almost … Read More→
_ PreventionMental Health Treatments Could Make Many Teen Drivers Safer By Jane Farrell articleWant to make teenage drivers safer? Make sure they’re getting the mental healthcare they need… Targeted treatments aimed at combating … Read More→
_ Cancer OverviewThe Cancer That Puzzles Doctors By Jane Farrell articleCancer of unknown primary is a rare disease in which cancer cells have spread in the body but the place … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & NutritionCan A Mediterranean Diet Pattern Slow Aging? By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have found new correlations between a Mediterranean diet and healthy aging. Hallmarks of the Mediterranean diet, which has been … Read More→
_ Concussions and other common head injuriesThe Complex Link Between The Brain and Concussion By Jane Farrell articleAlthough the connection between a hard hit to the head and a concussion seems straightforward, in fact the linkage is … Read More→
_ My Mother Was A Poet By Jane Farrell blogMy mom and I were always friends, but perhaps I didn’t truly appreciate her until after her death. I have […]
_ Heart HealthHeart Disease, Stroke Less Widespread among Foreign-Born vs. U.S.-Born Adults By Jane Farrell articleForeign-born adults living in the United States had a lower prevalence of coronary heart disease and stroke than U.S.-born adults … Read More→
_ Forgiving Myself By Jane Farrell blogDid you ever find yourself at a stage in life where you were totally disciplined and all of a sudden […]
_ Doctors Not Giving Enough Preconception Counseling to Diabetic Women By Jane Farrell articleToo few diabetic women of childbearing age are not getting the recommended preconception counseling, according to a new study. The … Read More→
_ Cardiac Procedures and SurgeriesGenetic Testing and Cardiovascular Surgery By Jane Farrell articleUsing genetic testing to inform which blood thinner to use following a procedure to open narrowed blood vessels resulted in … Read More→
_ SexDon't Have A Partner? That Doesn't Mean No Sex By Jane Farrell articleJust because you’re not coupled up doesn’t mean your days (or nights) of sexual activity are over. As any female … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesStudy Debunks Fears of Increased Pediatric Suicide Risk from Popular Flu Drug By Jane Farrell articleThe flu medication known as Tamiflu does not cause an increased suicide risk in pediatric patients, according to a new … Read More→
_ Mind & Body WellnessThe Four Biggest Meditation Myths By Jane Farrell articleIn the midst of our busy lives, daily meditation can be a powerful tool, by helping relax body and mind, … Read More→
_ Food By Jane Farrell blogEditor’s note: Carol Netzer, 91, is a resident of an assisted-living facility in New York City. In her earlier blog […]
_ Breast CancerScreening mammography for women 40-49 detects more cancers compared with older age groups By Jane Farrell articleWhen compared to the screening population ages 50 and over, screening mammography in women ages 40-49 detects 19.3% additional cancers … Read More→
_ Multiple SclerosisNavigating The Health-Care System with MS By Jane Farrell articleAt the best of times, today’s healthcare system can seem like a confusing maze. With the added pressures of living … Read More→