_ Digestive Health Heartburn/GERD over-the-counter medicinesBeware of Antacids Containing Aspirin By Jane Farrell articleThe next time you reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) product to treat your upset stomach or heartburn, consider whether you … Read More→
_ The Human/Animal Connection By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: There’s evidence that owning a pet has several health benefits: lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of cardiovascular … Read More→
_ Pictures Warning of Smoking Dangers Increased Quit Attempts By Sondra Forsyth articlePutting pictures on cigarette packets to illustrate the dangers of smoking increased attempts by smokers to quit, according to the … Read More→
_ Medical Procedures Medical ResearchFighting Zika on a Cellular Level By Jane Farrell articleScientists have shown that a very small protein we have in our bodies can dramatically reduce the ability of the … Read More→
_ Malignant Melanoma Skin cancerSpecialized Tests for Melanoma By Jane Farrell articleAccording to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), melanoma rates in the United States have doubled over the past two … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthLiving with Ambivalence By Sondra Forsyth articleThere is a social myth that we are supposed to love without ambivalence. If I love my husband, I am … Read More→
_ Medical ProceduresDevices That Make Life Easier for Caregivers and Patients By Jane Farrell articleBy Nancy Wurtzel The Alzheimer’s caregiving industry is ripe for innovation. Currently, more than 17 million Americans are caring for … Read More→
_ Senior HealthIf You Fall By Jane Farrell articleFor seniors, falling is a frightening prospect. Depending on the severity of the fall, it can cause anything from a … Read More→
_ Medical CareTwo Kinds of Medicare By Jane Farrell articleSeniors who get their health coverage through Medicare Advantage plans, which are run by health insurance companies, are likely to … Read More→
_ Sleep Health10 Tips to Fall Asleep Faster By Sondra Forsyth articleRestless tossing and turning and trouble falling asleep or staying sleep are a familiar problems for many Americans over the … Read More→
_ OsteoporosisOne-Third of Women Taking Bisphosphonates Remain at Risk for Fracture By Sondra Forsyth articleMore than 53 million Americans age 50 and older, primarily women, have osteoporosis or are at high risk for the … Read More→
_ Vision HealthMusic Eases Anxiety During Cataract Surgery By Sondra Forsyth articleHaving relaxing music played just before eye surgery leads to patients feeling less anxiety and requiring less sedation, according to … Read More→
_ Pain ManagementFor Millions on Long-Term Opioid Medications, Change Will Be a Challenge By Sondra Forsyth articleA team of researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System … Read More→
_ Heart Health High blood pressure / hypertensionHigh Blood Pressure Linked to Some Air Pollutants By Jane Farrell articleHigh blood pressure has been linked to both short- and long-term exposure to some air pollutants commonly associated with coal … Read More→
_ Vision HealthChoosing the Best Sunglasses By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: With summer getting closer, lots of people are thinking about getting a new pair of sunglasses. Here, from … Read More→
_ Prostate cancerMindfulness Meditation Reduces Active Surveillance Anxiety in Prostate Cancer By Sondra Forsyth articleMen with prostate cancer who are under close medical surveillance reported significantly greater resilience and less anxiety over time after … Read More→
_ Brain Health Medical ResearchThe Brain and Our Habits By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have now demonstrated what happens in the brain for habits to control behavior, and the finding could lead to … Read More→
_ Lung CancerMayo Clinic in Arizona Opens Lung Transplant Program By Sondra Forsyth articleMayo Clinic in Arizona has opened its lung transplant program and has completed two lung transplants, a milestone that now … Read More→