_ Compensating for Hearing Loss By Jane Farrell articleScientists know that as people age, they compensate for hearing loss by tapping into other areas of the brain. But … Read More→
_ Caregiving7 Things to Know about Long-Distance Caregiving By Jane Farrell articleCaregiving is difficult and stressful, and caregiving from a distance adds another level of stress. You can reduce that stress, … Read More→
_ Needed: More Funding for Alzheimer's Research By Jane Farrell blogHere’s an update on funding for Alzheimer’s research: In June, The Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee proposed a $400 million increase […]
_ Sexual HealthEvolution of the Female Orgasm By Jane Farrell articleResearchers at Yale and the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital are studying the evolution of the female orgasm across different species. The … Read More→
_ Emotions Mental & Emotional HealthSmartphone Exercises Make People Feel Better Fast By Jane Farrell articleExercises on smartphones can help people quickly improve their mood, according to researchers from the University of Basel, Switzerland, and … Read More→
_ Cancer Center Skin cancerStudy: Poor Skin-Cancer Survival Rates in People of Color By Jane Farrell articleBecause Caucasians have a higher skin cancer risk than the general population, people with skin of color may believe that … Read More→
_ Menopause Women's Health and WellnessWhy Are Women Less Active after Menopause? By Jane Farrell articleAs women enter menopause, their levels of physical activity decrease; now, scientists are beginning to understand why. Researchers from the … Read More→
_ ExerciseStaying Safe while Exercising By Jane Farrell articleHere, the experts from Go4Life, a division of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), are some good ways to stay … Read More→
_ Brain Health Memory LossPositive Memories May Not Always Be Good By Jane Farrell articlePeople who selectively recalled positive information rather than neutral or negative information may be at risk for early stages of … Read More→
_ A "Double" Drug for Diabetes By Jane Farrell articleResearchers are developing a new class of drugs that could treat both Type 2 diabetes and bone fractures – a … Read More→
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_ ArthritisAn Easier Way to Detect Gout By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have designed a portable imaging system that can diagnose gout, a condition that affects more than 8 million adults … Read More→
_ CaregivingVacation Advice for Caregivers By Jane Farrell articleSummer vacation season is in full swing, and many people are making plans to get away. For some, the most … Read More→
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Menopause Women's Health and WellnessSleeplessness and Aging By Jane Farrell articleInsomnia, which often accompanies menopause, has a clear association with age acceleration, according to UCLA researchers. The investigators also said … Read More→
_ Eleventh Hour By Jane Farrell blogBack in November, my siblings and I started a conversation with my dad about the possibility of downsizing into a […]
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionWhat You Should Know About Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) By Jane Farrell articlePeripheral arterial disease (PAD) is probably less well known than cardiovascular disease, but it can be just as deadly. Experts … Read More→