_ Medical ProceduresWho Should Get the Shingles Shot? By Jane Farrell articleAre you at risk for shingles, and should you get a shot? The latest from SeniorHealth, a division of the … Read More→
_ Heart HealthBanning Trans Fats Lessens Incidence of Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articlePeople living in areas that restrict trans fats had fewer hospitalizations for heart attack and stroke compared to residents in … Read More→
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_ Medical CareOral Corticosteroids: A Hazard? By Jane Farrell articleShort-term oral corticosteroid use, a common remedy for millions who want to reduce back pain or allergy symptoms, may have … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance OverusePreventing Prescription Drug Abuse By Jane Farrell articleFrom the experts at SeniorHealth, a division of the National Institute on Aging, strategies on how to control potential drug … Read More→
_ LGBTOlder, Married LGBT Couples Happier than Singles By Jane Farrell articleAlthough same-sex marriage has been legal for only a short time, University of Washington researchers say they are already able … Read More→
_ PreventionTravel and Natural Disasters By Jane Farrell articleAlthough rare, natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, tornadoes, or earthquakes could occur while you are on a trip … Read More→
_ ExerciseQuestions to Ask Your Doctor about Exercise By Jane Farrell articleWe’ve all heard the adage that you should check with your doctor before beginning or changing an exercise program. But … Read More→
_ Second Thoughts about Brain Games By Jane Farrell articleThere’s a growing “brain-training industry” claiming that you can increase your brain power with a company’s products. But think again. … Read More→
_ Medical CareFinding A Doctor You Can Talk to By Jane Farrell articleFinding a main doctor (often called your primary doctor or primary care doctor) who you feel comfortable talking to is … Read More→
_ Sleep HygieneMemory Loss Linked to Poor Sleep By Jane Farrell articleA lack of sleep among older people elevates risk of memory loss as well as a number of physical and … Read More→
_ New Help in Fighting Alzheimer's? By Jane Farrell articleA compound called rapamycin (photo above) may help address neurologic damage such as Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows. A study … Read More→
_ Heart HealthPotassium May Help Reduce Hypertension By Jane Farrell articleEating potassium-rich foods like avocados, sweet potatoes, spinach, beans, bananas — and even coffee — could be key to lowering … Read More→
_ ExerciseDon't Let Your Fitness Routine Get Boring! By Jane Farrell articleSome people like to walk on a treadmill at the gym, and can do that every day without needing to … Read More→
_ Medical ProceduresHospitals and Data Breaches By Jane Farrell articlePeople who are hospitalized have many things to worry about besides a personal data breach, yet this is happening at … Read More→
_ Vision HealthSmartphones and Temporary Vision Loss By Jane Farrell articleDoctors may have to start asking their patients about smartphone use when diagnosing vision or neurological problems, according to an … Read More→
_ Heart HealthMany People Don't Know How to Manage High Cholesterol By Jane Farrell articleAlthough there is a great deal of publicity about high cholesterol, people who have it often aren’t sure how to … Read More→
_ Medical CareWorking for Improvements in Geriatric Surgery By Jane Farrell articleAn alliance of medical and health organizations has completed the first comprehensive set of the highest possible surgical care standards … Read More→