_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Grow Quick, Easy and Nutritious Microgreens By Jane Farrell article Add fresh flavor to your meals year-round with microgreens. These easy-to-grow greens need minimal space and no special equipment for … Read More→
_ Less Pain, Quicker Recovery: ERAS Is All About Improving the Patient Experience By Sondra Forsyth article Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is an evidence-based, patient-focused protocol that reduces hospital stays, minimizes postoperative pain, and speeds overall … Read More→
_ Aging Well Are You Aging Quickly or Slowly? Tests Would Yield Varying Results By Sondra Forsyth article Whether it’s an on-line quiz, a $300 chromosome test or an $800 blood panel, a lot of people seem to … Read More→
_ Sepsis Quick Test Finds Signs of Sepsis in a Single Drop of Blood By Sondra Forsyth article A new portable device can quickly find markers of deadly, unpredictable sepsis infection from a single drop of blood. A … Read More→
_ Skin cancer Topical Treatment Quickly Clears Precancerous Skin Lesions By Sondra Forsyth article A combination of two FDA-approved drugs – a topical chemotherapy and an immune-system-activating compound – was able to rapidly clear … Read More→
_ Quick Breakfast Tortilla Want a quick + nutritious breakfast? Look no further – this recipe works well for all the little and big people in your life.
_ Friendship Singing Together Helps People Bond Quickly By Jane Farrell article We have long known the power of a good sing-along. Now, research from the University of Oxford has shown that … Read More→
Mental & Emotional Health Quick to Laugh or Smile? The Reason May Be in Your Genes By article Why do some people immediately burst into laughter after a humorous moment, while others can barely crack a smile? New … Read More→
A Quicker, Possibly Better Measurement of Frailty Before Surgery By blog Young or old, one of the biggest concerns about having surgery is how well you are going to do after. […]
_ Depression LInked to Quicker Progression of Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article Late-life depression could be a major risk factor for developing AlzheimerΓÇÖs more quickly than those who arenΓÇÖt depressed. The finding was presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. ΓÇ£Our results clearly indicate that mild cognitively impaired subjects with depressive symptoms suffer from elevated amyloid-levels when compared with non-depressed individuals,ΓÇ¥ said the studyΓÇÖs principal scientist Axel Rominger, MD, from the department of nuclear medicine at the University of Munich in Germany.
Heart Health Blood Test to Detect Heart Attacks Quickly By article A new blood test can detect heart attacks hours faster than the current gold-standard blood test, according to a study led by Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researchers and published in 2014 in the American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology.
_ Healthier Broccoli That WonΓÇÖt Spoil Quickly By Jane Farrell article While researching methods to increase the already well-recognized anti-cancer properties of broccoli, researchers at the University of Illinois also found a way to prolong the vegetable's shelf life. An article about the study, published in the journal PLoS ONE, reports that the method is natural and inexpensive.
Quick and Effective Ways to Deal with Chronic Pain Without Drugs By Jane Farrell blog According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. The list below shows the number of chronic pain sufferers compared to other major health conditions. Chronic Pain 100 million Americans
_ Hobbies Keep Plants Thriving Despite the Heat of Summer By Jane Farrell article Last yearΓÇÖs record-high temperatures across much of the country took a toll on gardens and landscapes. Once again, above-normal summer … Read More→
_ Skin Disorders Understanding and Treating Contact Dermatitis By Jane Farrell article Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory reaction to something that has come into contact with the skin. The effects are generally … Read More→
_ Physician reassures sufferers of chronic COVID symptoms that relief is possible By Jane Farrell article Loss or distorted sense of taste and/or smell. Brain fog. Tinnitus. Fatigue. Digestive issues. For millions of COVID survivors, some … Read More→