_ HobbiesCare for Spring Flowering Bulbs By Sondra Forsyth articleBright yellow daffodils, colorful tulips and fragrant hyacinths brighten our spring gardens. Give them the care they need to extend … Read More→
_ Rashes and other Skin Problems (dermatitis, Eczema, rashes)Benign but Annoying Skin Growths By Sondra Forsyth articleWe all want to stay alert for skin cancer. But it’s important to acknowledge that other ‘safe’ skin conditions can … Read More→
_ StrokeSex after A Stroke By Jane Farrell articleStroke survivors often have difficulty with sex, and it can affect their lives beyond the bedroom. A new study offers … Read More→
_ HobbiesExpand Your Planting Space By Sondra Forsyth articleWhen your plant list is longer than the available gardening space it is time to expand your planting options. Create … Read More→
_ Dental HealthThe Truth About Teeth Grinding By Jane Farrell articleTeeth grinding, or bruxism, can cause surprisingly serious damage. There are two kinds of bruxism in which people grind, crunch … Read More→
_ HobbiesDesigning a Wildlife-Friendly Landscape By Sondra Forsyth articleWe love watching the bunnies hopping across the lawn or ground squirrels scurrying away with a cheek full of seeds. … Read More→
_ StrokeReducing Your Stroke Risk By Jane Farrell articleStrokes don’t discriminate — they can happen to anyone, at any age. And they don’t stop because of a pandemic. … Read More→
_ HobbiesGrow an Earlier and More Abundant Tomato Harvest By Sondra Forsyth articleBe the first in your neighborhood to enjoy a garden-ripe tomato. Then continue harvesting an abundance of flavorful tomatoes throughout … Read More→
_ Healthy ChoicesHeart Experts: Federal Diet Guidelines Good - With One Exception By Jane Farrell articleThe American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, has responded to the … Read More→
_ Colon and rectal cancerFive Easy and Practical Prevention Tips for March Colon Cancer Awareness Month By Sondra Forsyth articleFormer President Bill Clinton declared March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in 2000, citing that “Colorectal cancer is the … Read More→
_ RosaceaReclaiming Your Nose from the Damage of “Rhinophyma” By Sondra Forsyth articlePrincess Diana’s gossamer beauty – recreated in Netflix’s “The Crown” – could not seem further from the wisecracking Depression-era actor … Read More→
_ Heart HealthRepeat Heart Attacks Drop, but Survivors Still Face Danger By Jane Farrell articleAfter surviving a heart attack, the proportion of patients who experience a repeat attack within a year fell between 2008 … Read More→
_ Heart HealthSpouses of ICU Patients Have Their Own Heart Attack Risk By Jane Farrell articleHaving a spouse in a hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) may make a person more likely to have a heart … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasStop Wondering if You Are a “Good Caregiver” By Sondra Forsyth articleLoving and caring for someone with dementia can be challenging. Perhaps, it is one of the most challenging struggles one … Read More→
_ Vision HealthProtecting Kids’ Eyes in a Digital World By Sondra Forsyth articleAgainst the current backdrop of virtual learning, lockdowns, and fewer hours of outdoor play, children are using digital devices more … Read More→
_ Vision HealthPractical Tips About Dealing With Low Vision from Lighthouse Guild By Sondra Forsyth articleFebruary is Low Vision Awareness Month. Low vision affects millions of Americans, including many older adults. Low vision can make it … Read More→
_ Digestive HealthA Nutrient that Kills Invading Bacteria By Jane Farrell articleScientists studying the body’s natural defenses against bacterial infection have identified a nutrient — taurine — that helps the gut … Read More→
_ HypertensionLeg Fat and Hypertension By Jane Farrell articleAdults with fatter legs — meaning they have a higher percentage of total body fat tissue in their legs — … Read More→