_ Aging Well Sexual HealthSex Can Boost Brain Power in Older Adults -- and Viewing Cute Animal Images Can Get You in the Mood! By Sondra Forsyth articleA study done at Coventry University and Oxford in the UK and published in June 2017 in Journals of Gerontology, … Read More→
_ Heart HealthUpdate: Heart Disease and Women By Jane Farrell articleHere, an update from the American Heart Association (AHA), an update on the progress made against heart disease in women, … Read More→
_ Men's HealthProblems with A Commonly Prescribed Prostate Medication By Jane Farrell articleTreatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with the commonly prescribed Avodart (Dutsteride) may put men at an increased risk for … Read More→
_ Senior HealthKeeping the Elderly (and Everyone) Safe in the Summer Heat By Sondra Forsyth articleThe scorching summer temperatures around most of the country can be dangerous for anyone, but even more so for the … Read More→
_ What You Need to Know If Your Teen Wants to Get Tattoos By Sondra Forsyth articleYou may not want your child to get visible tattoos out of fear that your child may look unprofessional or … Read More→
_ Hepatitis CNew Hepatitis C Infections Have Tripled over The Past Five Years By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s Note: Hepatitis C is a potentially deadly viral infection, and the majority of deaths occur in people 55 and … Read More→
_ Brain HealthMapping How Words Leap from Brain to Tongue By Sondra Forsyth articleA study done at San Diego State University, led by neuroscientist Stephanie Ries of the School of Speech, Language, and … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral HealthVisiting a Virtual Beach During Dental Procedures By Sondra Forsyth articleImagine walking along a beach on a lovely day. The waves are lapping on the shore, rabbits are scurrying in … Read More→
_ HobbiesWork in Concert with Nature to Manage Garden Pests and Mosquitoes in the Landscape By Sondra Forsyth articleA garden filled with flowers, birds, bees and butterflies is a sight to behold. These winged beauties add color, sound … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthMagnetic Stimulation to “Rewire” the Brain for People with Depression By Sondra Forsyth articleThe Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California-Los Angeles is one of a handful of hospitals … Read More→
_ StrokeEquine and Music Therapy May Help Stroke Survivors By Jane Farrell articleHorseback riding and rhythm-and-music therapies may improve stroke survivors’ perception of recovery, gait, balance, grip strength and cognition even years … Read More→
_ Undergoing Cancer TreatmentA New Cancer Drug Combines Effectively with Common Chemo Drug By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have found a way to increase the effectiveness of a widely used cancer drug while decreasing the risk of … Read More→
_ Medical CareHow To Beat The Healthcare Odds In These Uncertain Times By Sondra Forsyth articleA recent Gallup poll revealed that Americans list healthcare as tied for the nation’s No. 1 problem, right along with … Read More→
_ MenopauseVaginal Atrophy: How to Reduce Vaginal Dryness after the Menopause By Sondra Forsyth articleBy Dr Demetri C Panayi and Dr Pandelis Athanasias of the London Women’s Centre Vaginal atrophy (also known as atrophic vaginitis … Read More→
_ Heart HealthStudy: CT Angiography May Be Better at Predicting Future Cardiac Episodes By Jane Farrell articleAccording to new research, CT angiography better predicted the risk of future cardiac events than did measures of exercise tolerance … Read More→
_ PreventionAvoiding Vacation Infections By Jane Farrell articleDr. Brent W. Laartz thought he was in for the ride of his lifetime when he set out on a … Read More→
_ Medical CareTraditional Chinese Medicine May Benefit Some Heart Disease Patients By Sondra Forsyth articleTraditional Chinese medicine might be effective as a complement or alternative to traditional Western medicine for primary and secondary prevention … Read More→
_ Men's HealthBreast Cancer in Men: Treatments and Genetic Counseling By Jane Farrell articleAn update from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on male breast cancer, risk factors and treatment options: Can … Read More→