_ Medical CareBlood-thinning Medications Associated with Increased Risk of Blood in Urine By Sondra Forsyth articleUse of blood-thinning medications among older adults was significantly associated with higher rates of complications related to hematuria — the … Read More→
_ Insomnia Sleep HealthDream Deprivation: The Hidden Cost of Sleep Loss By Jane Farrell articleMany health concerns attributed to sleep loss may actually be linked to dream loss, an expert says. Rubin Naiman, PhD, … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthPut the News on Snooze: Taking a Break is Healthy By Sondra Forsyth articleOverloaded on bad news? You’re not alone. When we tune in to see what’s going on all we see is … Read More→
_ Skin BurnsHow to Treat a Minor First-Degree Burn By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: First-degree burns may not always merit a doctor visit, but you should know how to treat them. Here … Read More→
_ Bed Bugs Are Attracted to Dirty Laundry By Sondra Forsyth articleBed bugs are attracted to dirty laundry, according to research published in the journal Scientific Reports by University of Sheffield … Read More→
_ Parkinson's DiseaseThe Parkinson's Survival Guide By Sondra Forsyth articleWhat should you do when you’re diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease? Here are 10 key actions to take following a diagnosis: … Read More→
_ HobbiesKeep Orchids Beautiful and Blooming By Sondra Forsyth articleLift your spirits, enliven your indoor décor or give the gift of beautiful blooming orchids. You’ll enjoy these exotic blossoms … Read More→
_ Medical ProceduresMRIs Are Safe for Patients with Wide Variety of Pacemakers, Defibrillators: Study By Jane Farrell articlePatients who have cardiac implantable electronic devices can safely undergo magnetic resonance imaging, even for chest imaging, according to a … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Cancer CenterTelling Your Kids and Grandkids about Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis By Jane Farrell articleCarol saw her doctor about a lump in her breast in early December. By the time the mammogram and biopsy … Read More→
_ Alternative HealthProprietary Chinese medicines and health products can pose severe health risks By Jane Farrell articleTraditional Chinese medicine is widely used as a form of complementary treatment for various indications and for improving general health. … Read More→
_ Heart Attack Heart HealthStopping Aspirin Therapy Can Be Dangerous: Study By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s Note: Here, from the American Heart Association, an update on aspirin therapy and why it may be risky to … Read More→
_ Drug UsePlastic Surgeons and the Painkiller Crisis By Jane Farrell articlePlastic surgeons are playing a part in the ongoing opioid epidemic and need to change some practices with patients, according to … Read More→
_ PreventionHow to Remove A Tick - and Prevent Future Bites By Jane Farrell articleHere, from the American Academy of Dermatology, is an update on tick bites, which can occur at any time of … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthDuring Cancer Treatment, Distress Is Associated With Missed Appointments & Hospital Admission By Sondra Forsyth articlePsychological distress has long been associated with negative health outcomes for cancer patients, though specific reasons remain unclear. A 2017study … Read More→
_ Insomnia Sleep HealthMore Than One-Third of Older Adults Take Something to Help Them Sleep But Many Don't Talk With Their Doctors By Sondra Forsyth articleSleep doesn’t come easily for nearly half of older Americans, and more than a third have resorted to some sort … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health10 Tips to Pursue Your Definition of Happiness By Sondra Forsyth articleWhat we want always seems just out of reach, but that isn’t so. That concept is merely a self-imposed limitation … Read More→
_ Cancer Overview40 Percent of Cancers Linked to Weight Issues By Jane Farrell articleAn update from the experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasizes the need for good health … Read More→
_ Medical CareAntibiotics for Simple Staph Infections? By Jane Farrell articleAlthough the overuse of antibiotics has raised concerns about whether to give the medicines to children with simple staph infections, … Read More→