_ Mental & Emotional HealthWhat Does It Mean to be Bipolar? By Sondra Forsyth articleEveryone experiences normal ups and downs in their mood, but bipolar disorder – characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy … Read More→
_ Bone HealthBeyond Bone Mineral Density: Additional Bone Traits That Predict Risk for Fracture By Sondra Forsyth articleEvery year more than 2 million older Americans experience a fragility fracture to the hip, spine or wrist. Usually the … Read More→
_ Sleep ApneaSleep Apnea May Damage Women Earlier Than Men By Jane Farrell articleObstructive sleep apnea and snoring may damage heart function earlier in women than in men, according to new European research. … Read More→
_ Heart HealthMarathon Runners and Heart Problems By Jane Farrell articleIf you’re just a weekend runner, better think twice about signing up for that grueling race. Researchers say that full … Read More→
_ Birth ControlOn The Horizon: A Contraceptive Gel for Men By Jane Farrell articleResearchers are working on a new contraceptive gel – for men. A clinical trial, funded by the National Institutes of … Read More→
_ Congestive Heart FailureCurry Spice May Improve Exercise Performance After Heart Failure By Sondra Forsyth articleResearch done at the University of Nebraska Medical Center suggests that curcumin, a main ingredient in curry, may improve exercise … Read More→
_ MelanomaNew Guidelines for Treating Melanoma By Jane Farrell articleMelanoma may seem less scary than other cancers (breast, ovarian) that we read about, but this deadliest form of skin … Read More→
_ Portable Filters In the Home Help Get Rid of Air Pollution By Sondra Forsyth articleMicroscopic particles floating in the air we breathe come from sources such as fossil fuel combustion, fires, cigarettes and vehicles. … Read More→
_ Sleep Health5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep By Sondra Forsyth articleMillions of Americans toss and turn much of the night, unable to fall asleep – or to stay asleep once … Read More→
_ Alcohol UseDrinking at Home - and Driving Later By Jane Farrell articleAlthough we associate drunk driving with drinking at restaurants and bars, drinking at home is also a big problem when … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthScience Reveals Why Holiday Stress Can Impair Your Brain – and How You Can Beat It! By Sondra Forsyth articleHere we go again — the time of year that gave birth to the phrase ‘I need a vacation from … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthIn-Person Contact May Protect Vets Against PTSD and Depression By Jane Farrell articleHaving regular in-person contact appears to protect against depression and PTSD in veterans, but Facebook contact might not be beneficial. … Read More→
_ Senior HealthOlder Patients Are Often Exposed to Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing By Sondra Forsyth articleIf you are a senior or if you are a caregiver for a loved one who is a senior, this … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasU.S. Burden of Alzheimer's to Double by 2060 By Jane Farrell articleThe number of Alzheimer’s cases will more than double by 2060, new research shows. And Hispanic Americans have the largest … Read More→
_ Skin cancerSkin Cancer: When Mohs Surgery is the Best Treatment By Sondra Forsyth articleWith more people diagnosed with skin cancer in the U.S. every year than all other forms of cancer combined, it’s … Read More→
_ FluAvoid the Flu During Holiday Travel By Jane Farrell articleIf you’ve ever traveled during the holidays, you know how stressful it is. Last year an estimated 107.3 million travelers … Read More→
_ Men's HealthA Memory Diet for Men? By Jane Farrell articleA diet that emphasizes leafy greens as well as other vegetables and fruits may be linked to a lower risk … Read More→
_ Infant HealthInfants of Older Fathers Are Likelier to Be Less Healthy at Birth By Jane Farrell articleFor years, women were warned not to postpone having children until their late 30s and 40s because it would mean … Read More→