_ Bipolar disorderThe Latest in Treatments for Bipolar Disorder By Jane Farrell articleYou—or a loved one—feel depressed. Then very excited, or even “hyper.” Then depressed again. These ups and downs can be … Read More→
_ Common-Sense Advice for Protecting Yourself from Financial Schemers By Jane Farrell articleMy friend’s mother, who is in her 70s, got a letter in the mail printed on official-looking letterhead of a … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchUse of NSAIDS Linked to Risk of Hearing Loss in Older Women By Jane Farrell articleProlonged use of over-the-counter pain relievers is linked to a higher risk of hearing loss in older women, according to … Read More→
_ Alternative Health Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson's and Complementary Health Treatments By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: If you’re struggling with Parkinson’s, or have a loved one who is, it may be tempting to try … Read More→
_ Study: Red Meat Doesn't Influence Short-Term Cardiovascular Risks By Jane Farrell articleSome good news for meat lovers: Consuming red meat in higher-than-recommended amounts does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, … Read More→
_ Not An Old Woman Just Yet! By Jane Farrell blogI recently celebrated my 60th birthday. I’d been anticipating the day, not sure how I would feel—excited that I made […]
_ How to Have A Harmonious 2017 By Jane Farrell articleA new year has started, and you’ve probably made yourself some promises. In case you haven’t, here are some suggestions: … Read More→
_ HospitalizationBetter Medical Communication Needed in Hospitals By Jane Farrell articleStructured means of communication can help doctors, nurses and clinicians better understand each other during routines designed to evaluate patients, … Read More→
_ WorkRemain Healthy While Seated By Jane Farrell articleThe more you sit the worse it is for you. Whether you work with a desktop, laptop or tablet, or … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & NutritionDetoxing Your Body (and Your Diet) By Jane Farrell articleOver the holidays, you’ve probably eaten everything from candied yams to chocolate Santas. No wonder you’re feeling bloated. The good … Read More→
_ Mind & Body WellnessDetox Your Attitude in 2017 By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: When it comes to detoxing, most of us think of our bodies. But detoxing our mental attitudes can … Read More→
_ Senior HealthInfra-Red Saunas: The 20-Minute Detox By Jane Farrell articleIf you’ve ever wanted to try a traditional sauna but have been intimidated by the extreme temperatures, an infrared sauna … Read More→
_ Stress-Free LivingAromatherapy: Detox Your Environment By Jane Farrell articleYou’ve just finished a hectic holiday season: shopping, wrapping, cooking, entertaining, partying. It’s time to detox from all the craziness … Read More→
_ MedicareManaging Medication Expenses By Jane Farrell articleHere, some tips from the experts at SeniorHealth, a division of the National Institutes of Health, on how to save … Read More→
_ Brain Activity Linked to Falls in Older Adults By Jane Farrell articleBrain activity can help predict a healthy older adult’s risk of falling, according to researchers from the Albert Einstein College … Read More→
_ Elderly Couples In Assisted Living Still Need Intimate and Social Relationships By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have found that both intimate and social relationships are important for adults in assisted-living facilities. In a study conducted … Read More→
_ A Warning to Widows and Other Single Women By Jane Farrell blogI published a blog called “Just One Text” a while back, about being duped by an online “connection.” This is […]
Managing Hearing Loss By Jane Farrell articleHave you had your hearing checked? While a hearing test may not get the publicity that mammograms and colonoscopies do, … Read More→