_ Medical Care4 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults By Jane Farrell articleSmart strategies from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on how best to take your medicines: Whether you’re settling … Read More→
_ Drug UseA New Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance By Jane Farrell articleResearchers at the University of Rochester’s Medical Center are developing a genetic tool to help doctors prescribe antibiotics to patients … Read More→
_ HairThe Anti-Aging Program for Your Hair By Jane Farrell articleAs we mature, our hair changes along with us—a natural but often frustrating process. “The life span and capability of … Read More→
_ Aging Could be Affected by Just Smelling Food By Jane Farrell articleAccording to new research, the goal of reasonable eating that extends lifespan may have as much to do with what’s “eating” you … Read More→
_ Poor Sleep and Your Smartphone By Jane Farrell articleIf you’re habitually scrolling through your tablet or smartphone before you go to bed, you might want to rethink that. … Read More→
_ How to Overcome Negativity and Inspire Others By Jane Farrell articleMany people today are concerned that the divide that has arisen in the United states is going to get worse … Read More→
_ Kidney HealthStudy: Some Drugs for Kidneys May Damage the Organ By Jane Farrell articleA specific combination of drugs designed to protect the kidneys may be damaging the organ, according to research from the … Read More→
_ Weather-Related IllnessAge and the Risk of Heat-Related Health Problems By Jane Farrell articleWith summer here and the temperature rising, it is important to understand the health risks that excessive heat can bring … Read More→
_ NailsNail Fungus and Accurate Diagnosis By Jane Farrell articleIn a news release from the American Academy of Dermatology (http://www.aad.org/), the organization gives an update on the embarrassing but … Read More→
_ StrokeWhy Some Stroke Survivors Won't Take Statins By Jane Farrell articleStroke survivors often steer clear of statins because of negative news about the medicines’ side effects, and because of their … Read More→
Study finds day-to-day experiences affect awareness of aging, mood By Jane Farrell articleA study of older adults finds an individual’s awareness of aging is not as static as previously thought, and that … Read More→
_ A True First-World Problem By Jane Farrell blogI’ve been introduced to a comedian recently, Louis C.K. He really made an impression because he talked in his routine […]
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionA Neglected Factor in Female Hypertension? By Jane Farrell articleDoctors treating women with high blood pressure should consider measuring their level of aldosterone, a hormone that at high levels … Read More→
_ Report: More than 100 Million Americans Have Diabetes or Prediabetes By Jane Farrell articleEveryone agrees that diabetes is a growing problem that affects millions of people. But the latest figures are even more … Read More→
_ From Gardening to the Gym, "Social Prescribing" Improves Health By Jane Farrell articlePeople who suffer from chronic conditions are likelier to engage in healthy activities if they have outside support to help … Read More→
_ Centenarians and Better Health By Jane Farrell articleWhen it comes to aging successfully and remaining in good health, are centenarians the perfect role models? Or is extreme … Read More→
_ Sex and Chronic Health Problems By Jane Farrell articlePeople living with a chronic health condition often wonder if they can or should be having sex. Whatever your issue, … Read More→
_ ExerciseWhat You Need to Know about Fitness Technology Tools By Jane Farrell articleThose looking to get and stay fit may need look no further than their smartphone, desktop computer, or wrist. The … Read More→