_ Colon and rectal cancerAn Enhanced Recovery Program Reduced Costs and Improved Outcomes for Colorectal Surgery By Sondra Forsyth articleA standardized protocol for managing patients immediately before, during, and after colorectal operations not only improved clinical outcomes, it also … Read More→
_ HobbiesLight ‘em up Now for Better Garden Results By Sondra Forsyth articleIt’s time to break out the seeds and potting mix to start your garden plants indoors. It’s a great way … Read More→
_ Medical ProceduresPatients and Doctors Don't See Post-Surgical Scars The Same Way By Jane Farrell articleWhen it comes to post-surgical scarring, patients and doctors sometimes don’t see eye to eye. Researchers from the Perelman School … Read More→
_ Skin HealthGetting Ready for the Summer Sun with “Green” Sunscreens By Sondra Forsyth articleAlthough it’s been a tough winter for many people in the U.S., summer is coming. And that means backyard barbeques, … Read More→
_ Lyme diseaseA Real Problem: Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome By Jane Farrell articleIn a study of 61 people treated for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, researchers concluded that fatigue, pain, insomnia … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain HealthHere’s to a Valentine’s Day Toast to Your Brain Health with Wine in Moderation By Sondra Forsyth articleResearch done at the University of Rochester Medical Center and published in February 2018 in the journal Scientific Reports shows … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthResearchers Find That Grape-Derived Compounds May Promote Resilience Against Depression By Sondra Forsyth articleIn a study published online February 2nd 2018 in Nature Communications, scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount … Read More→
_ Skin HealthSpider Veins: Addressing the Appearance of Broken Blood Vessels By Sondra Forsyth articleOver time, what may have started out as an “itsy bitsy” spider vein can become a real concern. We call … Read More→
_ Vision Health5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Safe for Life By Jane Farrell articleKeeping eyes healthy is important at any age, beginning with young children. February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and Lighthouse … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesCellular "Powerhouses" May Explain Health Effects of Stress By Jane Farrell articleHow does psychological stress translate into physical health effects? A key piece of the puzzle may be found in specialized … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Heart HealthAmerican Heart Association: Some Breast Cancer Treatments May Increase Heart Disease Risk By Jane Farrell articleBreast cancer patients may be at an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, and may benefit from a … Read More→
_ Drug UseA Test for Marijuana-Impaired Drivers? By Jane Farrell articleWe already have a test to determine whether drivers are alcohol-impaired. But it could be a bit more difficult to … Read More→
_ Breast cancer Women's Health and WellnessBreast Reconstruction: Why Going Out-of-Network Might Work for You By Sondra Forsyth articleA diagnosis of breast cancer turns a woman’s life upside down. Despite roiling emotions, she must make crucial decisions about … Read More→
_ Diabetes Medical CareMany Older People with Type 2 Diabetes Are Over-Treated By Sondra Forsyth articleIn a January 2018 Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism analysis of individuals aged 70 years with type 2 diabetes, almost 40% … Read More→
_ Dental HealthHow to Avoid Jaw Problems By Jane Farrell articleWe get so excited when babies get their first teeth—that tiny sharp bit of white poking up out of smooth … Read More→
_ Sexual HealthA Call for Greater Attention to Older Women's Sexual Health By Sondra Forsyth articleA January 2018 Journal of the American Geriatrics Society article reviewed common issues in caring for the sexual health of … Read More→
_ Prescription DrugsHow to Buy Medicines Safely from An Online Pharmacy By Jane Farrell articleEver been tempted to buy your medicines from an online pharmacy or another website? Protect yourself and your family by … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesBrain-Scan-Guided Emergency Stroke Treatment Can Save More Lives By Jane Farrell articleResearchers say that advances in brain imaging can now identify a greater number of stroke patients who can receive therapy … Read More→