_ Vision HealthWatch Out for "Fashion" Contact Lenses By Jane Farrell articleCosmetic contacts lenses – also known as costume or decorative contact lenses – can change the way your eye looks … Read More→
_ Alcoholism and Drug AbuseAfter Naloxone, When Can Opioid Overdose Patients Be Safely Discharged? By Sondra Forsyth articleNaloxone has saved thousands of lives. But can patients be safely discharged from the Emergency Department (ED) just an hour … Read More→
_ Respiratory ConditionsSecondhand Smoke Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death By Jane Farrell articleContinuous indoor exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke triggers changes in the heart’s electrical activity, known as cardiac alternans, that can … Read More→
_ Heart HealthModerate Drinking Not Harmful for Older Patients with Heart Failure By Sondra Forsyth articleA study published December 28th 2018 in JAMA Network Open suggests that people over age 65 who are newly diagnosed … Read More→
_ Skin HealthHow to Clean Your Makeup Brushes By Jane Farrell articleDirty makeup brushes are more than just yucky. They accumulate product residue, dirt and oil and are a breeding ground … Read More→
_ Antibiotic ResistanceAntibiotics Are Commonly Over-Prescribed for Urological Procedures By Jane Farrell articleAntibiotics are being overused in up to 50 percent of patients who undergo routine urological procedures, a new study shows. … Read More→
_ Alcoholism and alcohol abuseBinge Drinkers and "Drunk Posting" on Social Media By Jane Farrell articleCollege students who are binge drinkers frequently post on social media while they’re drunk, seemingly without considering possible consequences, according … Read More→
_ Hospital CareA Public Policy and Increased Patient Deaths By Jane Farrell articleA policy that was supposed to reduce hospital readmissions via financial penalties was linked to a significant increase in post-discharge … Read More→
_ Senior HealthDancing May Help Older Women Maintain the Ability to Perform Daily Tasks By Sondra Forsyth articleA study published in December 2018 in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports examined the potential effects … Read More→
_ HobbiesPlant Indoors Now for a Fragrant Start to the New Year By Sondra Forsyth articlePlant away the stress of the holidays and add some fragrance to the new year by growing paperwhites. Just plant … Read More→
_ Medical CareStudy: Having More than One Outpatient Orthopedic Procedure in A Day Is Safe By Jane Farrell articleHaving more than one outpatient orthopedic procedure on the same day is safe for patients, according to a new study. … Read More→
_ Seasonal Health and Well-BeingHypothermia: How to Avoid This Cold-Weather Menace By Jane Farrell articleExposure to winter cold can pose risks for older adults and those with chronic medical conditions. Older adults can lose … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthSerious Loneliness Spans the Adult Lifespan but There Is a Silver Lining By Sondra Forsyth articleIn recent years, public health officials have warned about a rising epidemic of loneliness, with rates of loneliness reportedly doubling … Read More→
_ Pain Management6 Ways to Treat TMJ and Get Your Jaw Back In Line By Sondra Forsyth articleOf all the hinges that facilitate your bodily functions, the jaw joint is one of the busiest. And also, one … Read More→
_ Skin HealthThe Truth about Laser Hair Removal By Jane Farrell articleLaser hair removal has been around for decades, and it’s a common practice, especially among people 20 t0 45. And … Read More→
_ Heart HealthChemical in Red Meat Is Linked to Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articleYet another reason to limit consumption of red meat: It contains high levels of a chemical called trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthLooking on the Bright Side May Reduce Anxiety, Especially When Money Is Tight By Sondra Forsyth articleEditor’s note: As Monty Python taught us in Spamalot, “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life“. Trying to find … Read More→
_ Positive AttitudeRemove This Word from Your Vocabulary in 2019 By Jane Farrell articleI want you to pause and think of that thing you needed or wanted to do this year—but it’s December … Read More→