_ StrokeEquine and Music Therapy May Help Stroke Survivors By Jane Farrell articleHorseback riding and rhythm-and-music therapies may improve stroke survivors’ perception of recovery, gait, balance, grip strength and cognition even years … Read More→
_ Undergoing Cancer TreatmentA New Cancer Drug Combines Effectively with Common Chemo Drug By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have found a way to increase the effectiveness of a widely used cancer drug while decreasing the risk of … Read More→
_ Heart HealthStudy: CT Angiography May Be Better at Predicting Future Cardiac Episodes By Jane Farrell articleAccording to new research, CT angiography better predicted the risk of future cardiac events than did measures of exercise tolerance … Read More→
_ PreventionAvoiding Vacation Infections By Jane Farrell articleDr. Brent W. Laartz thought he was in for the ride of his lifetime when he set out on a … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & NutritionTo Make Vegetables More Attractive, Give Them Mouth-Watering Labels By Jane Farrell articleCould giving vegetables zippy labels such as “sweet sizzlin’ green beans and crispy shallots” make them more enticing and increase … Read More→
_ Men's HealthBreast Cancer in Men: Treatments and Genetic Counseling By Jane Farrell articleAn update from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on male breast cancer, risk factors and treatment options: Can … Read More→
_ Money MattersHow to Turn Kids into Young Adults with Healthy Savings Habits By Jane Farrell articleAs Jodi walked to class that day the freshman noticed a large circle of booths spread out across the main … Read More→
_ Making The Home Safe for A Person with Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell articleHere, from the Alzheimer’s Disease and Education Referral Center (ADEAR), a service of the National Institute on Aging, are some … Read More→
_ AllergiesAre You Really Allergic to Penicillin? By Jane Farrell articleA new study shows many physicians who treat patients with “penicillin allergy” listed in their charts may not fully understand … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchHow You Can Help Alzheimer's Research By Jane Farrell articleFrom the experts at the National Institute on Aging, a list of studies that people can consider joining as part … Read More→
_ Diabetes Drug Linked to Serious Complication By Jane Farrell articleA new class of drugs, known as SGLT2 inhibitors, is more frequently being prescribed for the treatment of type 2 … Read More→
_ Heart HealthSome Heart Medications May Increase Risk of Falls By Jane Farrell articleOlder adults who take non-selective beta-blockers, a class of cardiovascular medication, may be at higher risk of falling compared with … Read More→
_ Dental HealthBraces Have Changed, from Metal to Tooth-Colored to Clear By Jane Farrell articleIf you’re interested in wearing adult braces, this Consumer Update from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will tell … Read More→
_ RetirementA Life Insurance Policy Could Be Your Retirement Salvation By Jane Farrell articleAmericans worry a lot about retirement. Will their savings hold out? Will Social Security still be around? Will healthcare costs … Read More→
_ The Secret Senior Discount By Jane Farrell blogThe first time I witnessed a secret senior discount was about ten years ago, when my brother-in-law stepped up to […]
_ Money MattersWomen Pay 40 Percent More Than Men For Hair-Loss Remedy By Jane Farrell articleAccording to new research, when it comes to buying Rogaine foams, the gender gap is particularly obvious: Women pay an … Read More→
_ Dental HealthDon't Forget Oral Health During Vacation By Jane Farrell articleFor most children and teenagers, the start of summer break means three months of sleeping in late, trips to the … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionHome Blood Pressure Devices Often Inaccurate, Research Finds By Jane Farrell articleAlthough many people rely on home blood pressure monitors, new research has found that 70 percent of the readings for … Read More→