_ Well-beingWriting to Preserve and Revive Memory By Jane Farrell articleIf you’re old enough to remember the John F. Kennedy assassination or the Cuban missile crisis, you’re probably realizing that … Read More→
_ We See Loved Ones - and Ourselves - through Rose-Colored Glasses By Jane Farrell articleResearchers say that people have an “optimism bias” – meaning that we see our own lives, and the lives of … Read More→
_ Vision Health5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Safe for Life By Jane Farrell articleKeeping eyes healthy is important at any age, beginning with young children. February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and Lighthouse … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesCellular "Powerhouses" May Explain Health Effects of Stress By Jane Farrell articleHow does psychological stress translate into physical health effects? A key piece of the puzzle may be found in specialized … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Heart HealthAmerican Heart Association: Some Breast Cancer Treatments May Increase Heart Disease Risk By Jane Farrell articleBreast cancer patients may be at an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, and may benefit from a … Read More→
_ Drug UseA Test for Marijuana-Impaired Drivers? By Jane Farrell articleWe already have a test to determine whether drivers are alcohol-impaired. But it could be a bit more difficult to … Read More→
_ ExerciseHow to Love Your New Gym Membership By Jane Farrell articleYou made the resolution to get fit in 2018. You invested in a gym membership to get you on track. … Read More→
_ Music Really Is A Universal Language By Jane Farrell articleEvery culture enjoys music and song, and songs serve many different purposes: accompanying a dance, soothing an infant, or expressing … Read More→
_ Dental HealthHow to Avoid Jaw Problems By Jane Farrell articleWe get so excited when babies get their first teeth—that tiny sharp bit of white poking up out of smooth … Read More→
_ Additional Help Now Available for Alzheimer's Patients and Caregivers By Jane Farrell articleThanks to expanded hours for The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)’s national toll-free help line, patients and caregivers will have … Read More→
_ Prescription DrugsHow to Buy Medicines Safely from An Online Pharmacy By Jane Farrell articleEver been tempted to buy your medicines from an online pharmacy or another website? Protect yourself and your family by … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesBrain-Scan-Guided Emergency Stroke Treatment Can Save More Lives By Jane Farrell articleResearchers say that advances in brain imaging can now identify a greater number of stroke patients who can receive therapy … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & NutritionWeight Loss: Eat Healthier Food, Not Less By Jane Farrell article“Eating in moderation” may not be the best way to lose weight, researchers say. Sometimes it’s better to choose healthier … Read More→
_ Hair HealthDon't Settle for Hair Loss By Jane Farrell articleAccording to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the average person loses around 100 hairs per day. For most people, … Read More→
_ Ear ProblemsThe Surprising Ways Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Life By Jane Farrell articleMillions of people suffering from hearing loss put off getting help because they don’t realize the drastic improvement it could … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchNew Hope for Nerve Regeneration? By Jane Farrell articleAs biologists at the University of California San Diego looked for genes involved in regenerating critical nerve fibers called axons, … Read More→
_ Medical CareCancer Patients with Stroke Less Likely to Get Standard Medication By Jane Farrell articleWhen a stroke occurs in patients with cancer, they are one-third less likely to receive standard clot-busting medication as patients … Read More→
_ Glaucoma10 Tips to Reduce Your Chance of Losing Vision from the Most Common Cause of Blindness By Jane Farrell articleGlaucoma, a condition that damages the optic nerve because of increased pressure on the eye, affects nearly 60 million people … Read More→