_ Bone HealthBone Density Test for Older Women Is Cost Effective By Jane Farrell articleScreening for fracture risk in older post-menopausal women is cost-effective, according to an analysis published in the Journal of Bone … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionDietary Sodium's Impact May Not Be Offset by Other Aspects of A Diet By Jane Farrell articleAn international study suggests other aspects of the diet may not offset the harmful effect of sodium on blood pressure. … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasWalking Speed While Carrying a Tray or Counting Backwards May Help Diagnose a Reversible Form of Dementia By Sondra Forsyth articleThere’s a cause of dementia that can sometimes be reversed, but it’s often not diagnosed because the symptoms are so … Read More→
_ HobbiesColorful Caladiums Brighten Shade Gardens All Season By Sondra Forsyth articleTuck them into the garden, pop some in a container or dress up a window box. Then water as needed, … Read More→
_ Healthy HabitsMessages About Healthy Lifestyle Changes Need to Focus on Hope as Well as Fear By Jane Farrell articleWe all know about the need for healthy lifestyle choices, but fear of negative consequences may not be sufficient to … Read More→
_ Glaucoma Vision HealthNew Glaucoma Drugs Yield Large, Lasting Reductions in Intraocular Pressure By Sondra Forsyth articleTwo novel ocular hypotensive agents that have just been approved for use in humans — netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod (LBN) … Read More→
_ Medical ProceduresVaccines to Get if You're Over 50 By Jane Farrell articleDo you think that immunizations are strictly kid stuff? Think again: While you likely got plenty of “shots” as a … Read More→
_ Medical CareWidely Used Catheter Device May Harm Some Patients By Jane Farrell articleA widely used intravenous device may in fact be harming some patients, a study shows. The study, by researchers from … Read More→
_ Positive AttitudeWhy Self-Compassion is A Better Motivator than Self-Criticism By Jane Farrell articleMany of us can be quite tough on ourselves, believing it is necessary to grow, improve, or simply execute our … Read More→
_ HospiceComparing Hospice Care at Home, at Assisted Living Facilities, and at Nursing Homes By Sondra Forsyth articleUse of hospice has exploded over the past decades with approximately half of those who die while enrolled in Medicare … Read More→
Dental Health Oral Health3 Things You Should Know About Fad Diets and Bad Breath By Sondra Forsyth articleFad diets gain popularity because they let you shed pounds quickly, but health professionals warn they often come with side … Read More→
Dental Health Oral HealthWine Could Fend off Bacteria That Cause Cavities and Gum Disease By Sondra Forsyth articleSipping wine is good for your colon and heart, possibly because of the beverage’s abundant and structurally diverse polyphenols. Now … Read More→
_ First Multiplex Test for Tick-Borne Diseases By Sondra Forsyth articleA new blood test called the Tick-Borne Disease Serochip (TBD Serochip) promises to revolutionize the diagnosis of tick-borne disease by … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthWhen It Comes to Our Brains, There's No Such Thing as Normal By Sondra Forsyth articleBecause we think of psychological disorders on a continuum, we may worry when our own ways of thinking and behaving … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Cancer Center Metastatic Breast Cancer“Liquid Biopsy” Can Help Predict Outcomes in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer By Sondra Forsyth articleA clinically relevant “liquid biopsy” test can be used to profile cancer genomes from blood and predict survival outcomes for … Read More→
_ HobbiesHottest Pepper Varieties to Try this Year By Sondra Forsyth articleTurn up the heat and add a bit of spice to your meals with hot peppers. Add them to your … Read More→
_ Hepatitis CExpanding Hepatitis C Testing to All Adults Is Cost-Effective and Improves Outcomes By Sondra Forsyth articleAccording to a February 2018 study published online in Clinical Infectious Diseases, screening all adults for hepatitis C (HCV) is … Read More→
_ Sinus CareBringing Back a Youthful-Looking Face By Sondra Forsyth articleIt’s a dilemma of aging supposedly identified by that famous French beauty Catherine Deneuve: Do you want to keep a … Read More→