_ Melanoma Study: Most melanomas donΓÇÖt arise from existing moles By Jane Farrell article From the American Academy of Dermatology, some smart advice about sunscreen year round ΓÇô and why itΓÇÖs crucial not to … Read More→
_ Been There? Done That? Write A Book! By Jane Farrell blog As my generation heads into retirement, I have become accustomed to hearing declarations akin to, ΓÇ£At last I have time […]
_ Frailty and Older Men By Jane Farrell article Frailty can have devastating health consequences in older adults: It raises the risk of falling, breaking a bone, becoming hospitalized, … Read More→
_ Medical Procedures Hospitals Working to Reduce Unnecessary Blood Transfusions By Jane Farrell article Unnecessary blood transfusions are often a drain on hospital resources and finances. But now a five-year ΓÇ£blood management programΓÇ¥ could … Read More→
_ Peripheral Artery Disease Peripheral Artery Disease: What You Need to Know By Jane Farrell article As we age, it is common to be concerned about heart disease or high blood pressure. But many people donΓÇÖt … Read More→
_ Prostate cancer Prostate Cancer: Symptoms, Tests and Treatments By Jane Farrell article Here, an update from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about an all-too-widespread cancer among men. Prostate cancer is … Read More→
_ Medical Procedures Study: Nursing-Home Workers Don't Change Gloves Often Enough By Jane Farrell article Certified nursing assistants often fail to change gloves, and that careless practice may be a significant cause of the spread … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Study: Eating Protein Three Times A Day Leads to Greater Muscle Mass in Elderly By Jane Farrell article Eating equal amounts of protein three times a day may be linked to muscle strength and greater mass in elderly … Read More→
_ Prevention Treating and Preventing Head Lice By Jane Farrell article As kids return to school, experts from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) share how to recognize, treat and prevent … Read More→
_ Menopause Depression and Menopause By Jane Farrell article Experts from the London Women’s Centre tell you how to handle the depression that too often occurs with menopause: Women … Read More→
_ Diagnosing Dementia By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: Although much is reported about dementia and its effects on patients and caregivers, there may be less to … Read More→
_ Sexual Health What You Need to Know about Birth Control By Jane Farrell article Although itΓÇÖs not often thought of this way, birth control has been one of the most important elements in womenΓÇÖs … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Study: Breast-Cancer Patients on Opioids Less Likely to Follow Treatment Regimen By Jane Farrell article Breast cancer patients who take opioids to manage their pain are less likely to adhere to a potentially lifesaving treatment … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Bread: Better for You than You Thought By Jane Farrell article Although the popular perception is that Americans eat a disproportionate amount of grain foods like bread, rolls, tortillas and ready-to-eat … Read More→
_ Wills & Estates What the Kids Get: Planning Your Legacy By Jane Farrell article After a lifetime of working hard and saving faithfully, some people just want to enjoy retirement and spend their money … Read More→
_ Study: A New Way to Treat Multiple Chronic Conditions By Jane Farrell article When we have several chronic health conditions as we age, the symptoms of those disorders can reduce our quality of … Read More→
_ Obesity American Heart Association: Government Needs to Help Fight Obesity By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: These remarks, from Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association, analyze a recent report on … Read More→
_ Style Get Sexy, Sculpted Arms in Time for The Holidays By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: as always, check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program. We all want to look our best … Read More→