_ Life Lesson By Jane Farrell blogHave you ever made a big mistake? Like one with deep regret? I had that happen this week. My dog […]
_ Elder Abuse Goes Undiagnosed in Emergency Rooms By Jane Farrell articleAlthough elder abuse affects about 1 in 10 older people in the U.S., emergency rooms are missing many chances to … Read More→
_ Skin DisordersAre You Sweating Too Much? By Jane Farrell articleAre you embarrassed by how much you sweat? It’s normal to sweat when you get nervous or exert yourself. However, … Read More→
_ 10 Financial Questions to Ask Your Parents By Jane Farrell articleAs the years go by and mom and dad age, life can become complicated. Certain things are practically impossible to … Read More→
_ White Blood Cells Can Help Prevent Cancer By Jane Farrell articleBelgian researchers have discovered that a type of white blood cell can be “fine-tuned” to help prevent the spread of … Read More→
_ Ear ProblemsWhat Electronic Health Records Can Tell Researchers By Jane Farrell articleResearchers who studied eectronic medical records have been able to identify two genetic variations linked to age-related hearing impairment. The … Read More→
_ MedicareWatch Out for Medicare Scams By Jane Farrell articleNow is the time for the annual enrollment period (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7) for Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance OveruseHow Nicotine Helps You Quit Smoking By Jane Farrell articleAs anyone who’s smoked or is smoking now can tell you, tobacco is one of the hardest habits to break. … Read More→
_ Cancer OverviewWhat to Do when A Loved One Says, "I Have Cancer" By Jane Farrell articleAnyone who has been given a cancer diagnosis makes an immediate recalibration of every previously held ambition. Friends and loved … Read More→
_ An Immune-System Factor in Depression? By Jane Farrell articleDrugs used to treat arthritis and psoriasis could be used to treat depression, researchers have found. The discovery further implicates … Read More→
_ Flashbacks By Jane Farrell blogSometimes we experience things in life and it becomes a trigger for something that happened in our past. If we […]
_ By Jane Farrell articleIn our high-tech, plugged-in world it’s easy for our senses to become dulled and our engagement with the real world … Read More→
_ Heart HealthCocoa Compounds and Possible Cardiovascular Benefits By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have discovered further evidence that compounds in cocoa could benefit heart health. The investigation, published in the Journal of … Read More→
_ Cancer Center Undergoing Cancer TreatmentTargeting Fat to Treat Cancer By Jane Farrell articleResearchers at the Salk Institute in California have found a way to block the creation of fat molecules in cells … Read More→
_ ExerciseFabulous Fitness Destinations, Part II By Jane Farrell articleI’ve already told you about some fabulous places to work out while you travel. (Click here to see my choices.) … Read More→
_ Prostate cancerA Prostate-Cancer Treatment May Be Linked to Dementia By Jane Farrell articleProstate-cancer patients who are treated with testosterone-lowering drugs may be twice as likely to develop dementia within five years as … Read More→
_ StyleHealthy Hair Color at Home By Jane Farrell articleConsumers determined to make environmentally friendly decisions whenever possible – even with beauty products – usually find that compromises are … Read More→
_ Health Headlines"Health Literacy" Depends on Communication with Others By Jane Farrell articleThere’s no doubt that America’s poor “health literacy” is a public-health problem, but it cam be solved by increased interaction … Read More→