_ Atrial Fibrillation Heart Health Atrial Fibrillation: Men Develop It Earlier and Weight Is A Factor By Jane Farrell article Men develop a type of irregular heartbeat, known as atrial fibrillation, about a decade earlier than women on average, and … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Selfish? Generous? The Brain's Signals Give Clue By Jane Farrell article Researchers analyzing the brains of women and men found that they respond differently to pro-social and antisocial behavior, depending on … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Cancer Center 4 Tips for Staying Positive on The Road to Breast-Cancer Survival By Jane Farrell article About one in eight U.S. women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, according to http://www.breastcancer.org/. The website notes that … Read More→
Same Old By Jane Farrell blog Hate to be negative, but I write best when I write about what is genuine inside of me. Unfortunately, for […]
_ Charitable Giving Hurricane Giving: How to Make The Most of Your Donation By Jane Farrell article In the wake of natural disasters, let your giving be guided by both your head and your heart. Letting raw … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance Overuse Medicare Has Few Limits on Opioid Prescriptions By Jane Farrell article Although federal guidelines recommend restrictions of prescription opioids to Medicare patients, Medicare plans place few restrictions on the coverage of … Read More→
_ Aging Well Planning for Your Own Long-Term Care By Jane Farrell article Planning for our own long-term care may not be pleasant, but itΓÇÖs essential. In this guide, the National Institute on … Read More→
_ Diabetes Statin Use Linked to Diabetes Risk By Jane Farrell article Long term use of statins to lower blood fats and stave off cardiovascular disease is associated with a 30 per … Read More→
_ Medical Procedures Post-Surgery: Getting Your Mojo Back By Jane Farrell article The body’s reaction to surgery depends on many factors, including the type and location of the surgery, the aftereffects of … Read More→
_ A Popular Fertility Test May Not Be Accurate By Jane Farrell article A commonly used fertility test may not be an accurate predictor of future pregnancy, according to new research The findings, … Read More→
_ Exercise How to Avoid "Sitting Disease" By Jane Farrell article Many Americans spend hours each day sitting, whether itΓÇÖs at work, during their commute or even relaxing on the couch. … Read More→
_ Cardiac Rehabilitation Heart Health Tai Chi: An Alternative for Patients After Heart Attack By Jane Farrell article An update from the American Heart Association on an alternative exercise for people who might not like physical activity: The … Read More→
_ Senior Health Problems with Senses May Predict Older Adults' Ability to Function By Jane Farrell article Researchers who examined the five senses among older adults found that the more sensory ability they lost, the worse they … Read More→
_ Insomnia Sleep Health Dream Deprivation: The Hidden Cost of Sleep Loss By Jane Farrell article Many health concerns attributed to sleep loss may actually be linked to dream loss, an expert says. Rubin Naiman, PhD, … Read More→
_ Bathing, Dressing, Grooming: Alzheimer's Caregiving Tips By Jane Farrell article Expert tips from the National Institute on Aging about some of the most necessary yet difficult activities of caregiving: At … Read More→
_ Therapies for Autism By Jane Farrell article Parents who receive a medical diagnosis of autism should be encouraged to also seek an educational determination to see whether … Read More→
WhatΓÇÖs Ahead: New Autism Research and Living with Autism By Jane Farrell article In the 1940s, a group of psychiatrists announced they had identified the cause of autism: Cold, aloof parents ΓÇô particularly … Read More→
Is Autism an Epidemic? WhatΓÇÖs Behind the Numbers By Jane Farrell article The numbers are sobering: More than 3.5 million Americans are living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and its prevalence increased … Read More→