_ High blood pressure / hypertension Blood Pressure Goals Good for Those 75 and Older By Jane Farrell article NIH-supported researchers are reporting additional details about a widely-publicized study that linked a systolic blood pressure target under 120 mm … Read More→
_ Exercise Experts' TIps on Fitness at 50-Plus By Jane Farrell article By Delaina Dixon Your bones ache for no apparent reason, you’re huffing and puffing after walking up a flight of … Read More→
_ Caregiving My Sister's Lungs, Part Five: We're Still Waiting By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs Note: In the final part of a five-part series, thirdAGE contributor Nancy Wurtzel (at right in the above photo) … Read More→
_ Caregiving My Sister's Lungs, Part 4: The Beginning By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs Note: In the fourth part of a five-part series, thirdAGE contributor Nancy Wurtzel (at right in the above photo) … Read More→
_ Caregiving My Sister's Lungs, Part 3: A Primer on Lung Transplants By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs Note: In the third part of a five-part series, thirdAGE contributor Nancy Wurtzel (at right in the above photo) … Read More→
_ Caregiving My Sister's Lungs, Part Two: Someone Has to Die for My Sister to Live By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs Note: In the second part of a five-part series, thirdAGE contributor Nancy Wurtzel (at left in the above photo) … Read More→
_ The Health Benefits of Pets By Jane Farrell article Millions of people around the country have pets, most commonly cats and dogs, and they can feel the benefits, but … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs: Worse than You Thought By Jane Farrell article Even when hot tubs and swimming pools are disinfected, theyΓÇÖre not as clean as you might think, according to new … Read More→
_ Medical Research A New Effort against the Zika Virus By Jane Farrell article A group of Mayo Clinic researchers will begin work on developing a vaccine to protect against the Zika virus, according … Read More→
_ Getting Financial Help for Diabetes Care By Jane Farrell article Whether youΓÇÖve just been diagnosed with diabetes, or have been managing the condition for a while, you know how expensive … Read More→
_ Eye Health Overview Vision Health Floaters: How Serious Are They? By Jane Farrell article Floaters can be one of the most annoying issues related to our sight. But how serious are they? Here, from … Read More→
_ Medical Care New Study Suggests Patients May Shower Earlier after Knee Replacement Surgery By Jane Farrell article A study suggests it may not be necessary for knee replacement patients to wait up to two weeks after surgery … Read More→
_ Contribute Ideas to The National Cancer Moonshot Project By Jane Farrell blog Have you heard about the National Cancer Moonshot project? This is exciting news to everyone working in the field of […]
_ Breast Cancer Cancer Center Women Who Use Alternative Medical Techniques Tend to Postpone Chemotherapy By Jane Farrell article Women with early stage breast cancer were less likely to start chemotherapy if they used alternative therapies, according to latest … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Senior Health Rewriting Dementia: Poetry and Alzheimer's Patients By Jane Farrell article By Molly Middleton Meyer ItΓÇÖs difficult to imagine that out of grief could come something so beautiful, that out of … Read More→
_ "Sixth Sense" Protects Drivers - But Not While Texting By Jane Farrell article While much has been made about the dangers of texting and driving, less attention has been focused on the age-old … Read More→
_ Caregiving How Friends and Family Can Help with Your Doctor Visits By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: Doctor visits can be frightening at any time, but they can become intimidating as well when you grow … Read More→
_ Heart health Overview A Controversial Study on Heart-Disease Risk By Jane Farrell article A new study is raising questions about a tool designed to help physicians prevent heart disease and stroke among people … Read More→