_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Some Dietary Supplements and How to Choose Wisely By Sondra Forsyth article In our society of ever-increasing health consciousness, many people are exercising more, going vegan, drinking less, quitting smoking, and shying … Read More→
_ Medical Care The Dangers of Mixing Prescription and OTC Drugs with Alcohol By Sondra Forsyth article ThereΓÇÖs a reason why prescription and some over the counter medication packages are marked with a ΓÇ£Do not mix with … Read More→
_ Driving The Dangers of Drowsy Driving By Jane Farrell article Drowsy driving is a major problem in the United States. The risk, danger, and sometimes tragic results of drowsy driving … Read More→
_ Senior Health Heat-Related Dangers in Older Adults: What You Need to Know By Jane Farrell article As we age, our ability to adequately respond to summer heat can become a serious problem. Older people are at … Read More→
_ Sleep Health The Dangers of Sleep Disorders By Jane Farrell article The doctor will then perform a physical examination, looking for signs of illnesses that can affect sleep, including Parkinson’s and heart disease. If your doctor feels more information is needed, he or she may refer you to a sleep center for more testing.
_ CDC: Tobacco Use Still Surprisingly Common By Jane Farrell article Although the dangers of tobacco are commonly known, the use of the substance remains surprisingly widespread. According to the federal … Read More→
_ Senior Health Older Patients Are Often Exposed to Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing By Sondra Forsyth article If you are a senior or if you are a caregiver for a loved one who is a senior, this … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance Overuse Mixing ΓÇ£BenzosΓÇ¥ with Opiates Will Cause a Drug Pandemic in America By Sondra Forsyth article Leading Addiction Medicine expert Dr. Indra Cidambi, Medical Director at Center for Network Therapy, has highlighted a steep climb in … Read More→
_ Medical Care What Should I Ask My Doctor During My Checkup? By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: A visit to the doctor can be an intimidating and at times overwhelming experience, so it might be … Read More→
_ Weather-Related Illness Age and the Risk of Heat-Related Health Problems By Jane Farrell article With summer here and the temperature rising, it is important to understand the health risks that excessive heat can bring … Read More→
_ Tips for Avoiding Falls By Sondra Forsyth article Taking a tumble is no trivial matter for older adults, but falling happens to more than one-third of Americans over … Read More→
_ Pain Management (Knee Pain, Back Pain, Stomach Pain) The Illness of Chronic Pain By Jane Farrell article A sprained ankle can be a real pain.┬á But injuries like sprains, bone fractures, pulled muscles, cuts, and even minor … Read More→
_ 10 Natural Ways to Control Blood Pressure By Jane Farrell article If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure (a systolic pressure ΓÇö the top number ΓÇö of 140 or above or a diastolic pressure ΓÇö the bottom number ΓÇö of 90 or above), you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down. Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pressure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you may avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication. Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down.
_ High blood pressure / hypertension BP, Lower May Not Be Better By Sondra Forsyth article The mantra for treatment for high blood pressure has been "the lower, the better," but that goal can potentially put patients at risk of kidney failure or death, according to a study done Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles and published August 4th 2014 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Researchers examined the electronic health records of nearly 400,000 Kaiser Permanente patients in Southern California who were taking medications to treat high blood pressure from January 2006 through December 2010. They found that:
_ Ten Ways To Control High Blood Pressure Without Medication By Jane Farrell article Editor's note: Hypertension is one of the most common, and most serious, health problems. It has the potential to damage vital organs like the brain, heart and kidneys. Millions of people take medications to control their high blood presure, but lifestyle changes are often just as important and can make it possible to handle hypertension without any medicine. Here, experts from the Mayo Clinic offer some non-medicinal ways to control hypertension.
_ ICE Your Cell Phone for Cold Weather Safety By article As frigid temperatures continue to affect every state in the union, Visiting Angels -- one of the nation’s largest in-home senior care agencies -- has launched the ICE a Cell Phone Safety Campaign to help people in case of emergency. ICE stands for In Case of Emergency. To ICE your cell phone or the phone a loved one in your care, load emergency contacts with the word ICE in front of the names so that if you’re ever in trouble, people will know who to call.