_ Wildfires and Long-Term Health Risks By Jane Farrell article As wildfires spread across southern Canada, smoke from those fires is rapidly drifting into the U.S. and the American Heart … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Who is At Risk for Hypertension, the Medical Term for High Blood Pressure? By Jane Farrell article Sometimes national statistics are so shocking that people have to stop and take notice. This is certainly the case for … Read More→
_ Parenting Screen Time Tied to Suicide Risk for Tweens ΓÇô But DonΓÇÖt Panic By Jane Farrell article No one can blame parents for being spooked by new research finding that tweensΓÇÖ risk of suicidal behavior increases with their … Read More→
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_ Healthy Habits Can Reduce Dementia Risk Despite Genetic Factor By Jane Farrell article Adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors can lower dementia risk among people who are at higher risk due to a family history … Read More→