_ Infant HealthDespite Warnings, Many U.S. Families Still Use Infant Walkers By Jane Farrell articleIn addition to lacking any benefits for children, infant walkers pose a significant risk of injury. But they are still … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthResearch Shows That Busy People Make Healthier Choices By Sondra Forsyth articleBusyness is often thought of as a modern day affliction, but it can also help you delay gratification and make … Read More→
_ Heart HealthCardiovascular-Related Deaths Higher for U.S. Hispanics Who Live in Counties with Higher Hispanic Population By Jane Farrell articleHispanics living in the U.S. face more cardiovascular-related death in counties heavily populated by Hispanics than those living in more … Read More→
_ Kid's & Teen HealthIn-Class Physical Exercise Won't Disrupt Learning, Teaching By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have found that incorporating brief bursts of physical exercise into grade-school classes doesn’t disrupt teaching or learning and appears … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthPost Summer Blues? 5 Ways to Boost Your Mood This Fall By Sondra Forsyth articleFor many people the end of summertime means back to school and back to the grind. Companies launch into their … Read More→
_ PainA New View of Chronic Pain By Jane Farrell articleThe effect of a new concept known as High Impact Chronic Pain (HICP) is as likely among people with chronic … Read More→
_ Heart HealthHeart Failure Patients with Mitral Regurgitation Benefit from Minimally Invasive Procedure By Sondra Forsyth articleA multicenter clinical trial has found that a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter mitral valve repair significantly reduced hospitalizations and … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionDiagnosing and Treating Resistant Hypertension By Sondra Forsyth articleResistant hypertension affects 12 percent to15 percent of patients treated for high blood pressure according to a new scientific statement … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchWorms Subjected to Stress Show Permanent Negative Effects By Jane Farrell articleWorms whose sexual maturation was deliberately short-circuited by lack of food showed lasting effects, with the worms acting like juveniles … Read More→
_ Medical CareWould You Record Your Doctor Visit? By Jane Farrell articleMost people have never recorded a visit with their doctor, while 28 percent of doctors have done so for their … Read More→
_ SepsisGet Ahead of Sepsis By Jane Farrell articleInfections can put you and your family at risk for a life-threatening condition called sepsis. Sepsis is the body’s extreme … Read More→
_ Sexual HealthStudy First to Report Sexual Behavior Norms for U.S. Adults with Dementia Living at Home By Jane Farrell articleMost people with dementia who have partners and live at home are sexually active, according to new research. But people … Read More→
_ Women's Health and WellnessMixed Chemicals in Beauty Products May Harm Women's Hormones By Sondra Forsyth articleAs we go about our daily lives, we are exposed to many different chemicals that could have negative effects on … Read More→
_ Senior HealthDaily Low-Dose Aspirin Found to Have No Effect on Healthy Life Span in Older People By Sondra Forsyth article
_ Health Care ScamsBeware of Bogus Cancer Fundraisers By Jane Farrell articleCrowdfunding for alternative cancer therapies has soared in recent years. But researchers fear that huge sums are being raised for … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral HealthHow to Build Mutual Respect in the Dentist-Patient Relationship By Sondra Forsyth articleThere is a wealth of information available to dentists on how to build a better relationship with their patients – … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance OveruseOne in Four Older Adults Prescribed a Benzodiazepine Goes on to Risky Long-Term Use By Sondra Forsyth articlePrescriptions for sedatives known as benzodiazepines may start as well-intentioned efforts to calm anxiety, improve sleep or ease depression. But … Read More→
_ AcneHow to Treat Deep, Painful Pimples By Jane Farrell articleIf you’ve ever gone to bed with clear skin and woken up with a massive, painful pimple on your face, … Read More→