_ Medical CareElectronic Prescribing of High-Risk Meds May Contribute to Falls in Elderly By Sondra Forsyth articleCertain medications are considered high risk in elders. In a recent study of 287 people 65 years and older who … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthReconditioning the Brain to Overcome Fear By Jane Farrell articleFear-related disorders affect around one in 14 people and place considerable pressure on mental health services. Currently, a common approach … Read More→
_ Alternative HealthAlternative Remedies for Inflammation: How Good Are They? By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: People who suffer musculoskeletal inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and tendinitis may try some alternative health … Read More→
_ Kidney HealthPrevent Kidney Stones with the Right Amount of Calcium By Sondra Forsyth articlePeople who’ve had calcium oxalate kidney stones do need a certain amount of calcium in their diets. Although almond milk … Read More→
_ Vision HealthDissatisfaction With Vision Is Fairly Common Following LASIK Surgery By Sondra Forsyth articleIn a study published online in November 2016 by JAMA Ophthalmology, results of a questionnaire indicated that visual symptoms and … Read More→
_ StrokeBoomers’ Stroke Rates Dropping While Millennials’ Rates Double By Sondra Forsyth articleStroke rates continue to decline in people 55 and older, while more than doubling in those between 35 and 39, … Read More→
_ Medical CareThe Long-Term Care Patients Who Are at Highest Risk for Hospitalization By Jane Farrell articleLong-term services and supports are provided to 12 million people who live in nursing home and assisted living facilities, as … Read More→
_ Senior HealthAs Life Expectancy Grows, Men Are Still Lagging By Sondra Forsyth articlePeople worldwide are living longer, healthier lives. A 2016 Duke University study of mortality patterns in humans, as well as … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasUndiagnosed Dementia Puts Elders at Risk By Sondra Forsyth articleAccording to the World Health Organization, 47.5 million people worldwide are living with dementia, a number that is expected to … Read More→
_ Medical Care1 in 4 Vacations Includes a Trip to the ER By Sondra Forsyth articleIf you’ve ever had to seek medical attention for an illness or an injury during a vacation, you’re not alone. … Read More→
_ HobbiesFour Easy Care Gardening Trends for the Holiday Season By Sondra Forsyth articleDress up the holidays or give gifts that continue giving throughout the year with these low maintenance gardening trends. Just … Read More→
_ HospitalizationWhat is "Outpatient Observation Status?" By Jane Farrell articleThe web of Medicare rules and regulations can be confusing at the best of times, but if you’re facing an … Read More→
_ Heart HealthAlcohol Consumption Has No Effect on Coronary Arteries By Sondra Forsyth articleResearchers using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) have found no association between light to moderate alcohol consumption and coronary artery … Read More→
_ Medical ResearchA Component of Areca Nut Has Anti-Cancer Properties By Jane Farrell articleArecoline — the stimulant component of areca nuts — has anticancer properties, researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University … Read More→
_ Skin HealthYour Gut May Be to Blame for Your Skin Disorder By Sondra Forsyth articleSkin conditions in women over 40 such as rosacea and dry skin are typically considered to be dermatological issues, but … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthSinging the Holiday Blues? By Sondra Forsyth articleIt’s the most wonderful time of the year. But sadly, not for everyone. Whether it’s dealing with loss, getting over an addiction, … Read More→
_ Brain HealthAs We Age, Memory-Related Brain Activity Loses Cohesion By Sondra Forsyth articleGroups of brain regions that synchronize their activity during memory tasks become smaller and more numerous as people age, according … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance OveruseWhat to Ask Your Doctor before Taking Opioids By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: The use and abuse of prescriptions has risen to alarming numbers, especially among senior citizens. According to the … Read More→