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Menopause and Weight Loss

Editor’s note: If, like so many women, you’re confronting the issue of weight gain and menopause, here’s some advice from Dr. Deena Solomon, a Santa Monica-based weight management expert and the author of Immaculate Consumption: The Path to Lifelong Weight Management: Develop Patience: Neutralize your mindset by reframing menopausal types of experiences. Being informed about… Continue reading Menopause and Weight Loss

Too Many Antibiotics Still Being Prescribed

Although it’s well known that antibiotics are over-prescribed, the drugs are still given to patients at surprisingly high rates, according to a new study. The findings, by researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, were published in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. The study was based on an analysis… Continue reading Too Many Antibiotics Still Being Prescribed

African-Americans Have More Exposure than Whites to Air Pollutants Raising Risk of Heart Disease, Death

African-Americans often have higher exposure to air pollution than whites, which may partially explain their higher risk heart disease and death compared to whites, according to new research in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, an American Heart Association journal. Exposure to air pollution is associated with elevated blood sugar levels, poorly functioning blood vessels,… Continue reading African-Americans Have More Exposure than Whites to Air Pollutants Raising Risk of Heart Disease, Death

FDA: Beware of Fraudulent Flu Products

Editor’s note: Here, from the experts at the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a warning about “flu products” aren’t what they’re advertised to be: “This year the flu has been widespread, impacting millions of patients across the country, and leading to a new record number of flu-related hospitalizations,” said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D.… Continue reading FDA: Beware of Fraudulent Flu Products

Five Fabulous Fitness Apps

Own a smartphone? Then you’re ready to take your fitness regimen to the next level! Amp up your workout routines with these apps. *Map My Walk. Whether you are a mall walker or Hollywood Hills hiker, Map My Walk from Under Armour helps you plan, map and share your journey. The free Map My Walk… Continue reading Five Fabulous Fitness Apps

A New Treatment for Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Researchers have found a promising new treatment for allergic contact dermatitis that offers an alternative to corticosteroids and their possible side effects. The investigators were led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor and Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Medicine, and the findings were… Continue reading A New Treatment for Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Music Boosts Exercise Time in Cardiac Stress Testing

Listening to music during a standard cardiac stress test may help extend the time a patient is able to perform the test, and that can provide important additional information about a person’s heart health and capacity for exercise, according to a new study. The findings were presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 67th Annual… Continue reading Music Boosts Exercise Time in Cardiac Stress Testing

3 Home Exercises to Strengthen Balance and Prevent Outdoor Falls

By now, practically nothing Mother Nature throws my way is a surprise. Depending on where you live, this time of year can be a toss-up between navigating through snow, ice, rain or mud – sometimes all at once! As we age, our balance naturally declines and inclement weather conditions and uneven ground outside only increases… Continue reading 3 Home Exercises to Strengthen Balance and Prevent Outdoor Falls

A Better Weapon in The Fight against Cancer

Johns Hopkins researchers have invented a new class of cancer immunotherapy drugs that are more effective than existing methods at harnessing the immune system’s power to fight cancer. This new approach, reported in Nature Communications, results in a significant decrease of tumor growth, even against cancers that do not respond to existing immunotherapy. “The immune… Continue reading A Better Weapon in The Fight against Cancer

Exercises to Make You a Better Driver

Editor’s note: Here, from the experts at the Go4Life division of the National Institute on Aging, tips on the exercises that can make you a better driver. It’s your health—not your age—that matters most in driving safely. As you get older, you may notice physical changes that may affect driving such as changes in your strength,… Continue reading Exercises to Make You a Better Driver

New Report Reveals Sharp Increases in Alzheimer’s Prevalence, Deaths and Cost of Care

A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association reveals the staggering cost of that illness and other dementias, while an accompanying study emphasizes the personal benefits and long-term cost savings of an early diagnosis. The report also cited a sharp increase in Alzheimer’s deaths – 123 percent – even as deaths from other major causes decrease.… Continue reading New Report Reveals Sharp Increases in Alzheimer’s Prevalence, Deaths and Cost of Care

Strategies for Solo Travelers

Solo travel will always represent one of the largest segments of the travel market. If you’re thinking of hitting the road by yourself, here are some tips from Stan Sandberg, travel expert and co-founder of Travel Insurance.com: Let someone know where you are going and how to contact you. Designate at least one emergency contact… Continue reading Strategies for Solo Travelers

Why Are My Ears Ringing?

For many, the quest for a quiet space is about more than finding a noise-free room to gather one’s thoughts. About 10 percent of the U.S. population, about 25 million Americans, has experienced tinnitus (ringing in the ears) lasting at least five minutes in the past year, according to the National Institute on Deafness and… Continue reading Why Are My Ears Ringing?

4 Ways You Might Have A Toxic Time Bomb Ticking in Your Mouth

Researchers warn about toxic exposures in the environment and how those may lead to major health issues. Sometimes that toxicity may start in the mouth – and set the stage for serious diseases. Recent studies associate poor oral health with increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and respiratory infections. Among those studies: two in… Continue reading 4 Ways You Might Have A Toxic Time Bomb Ticking in Your Mouth

Caregivers Face Strain When Heart Patients Get Assistive Device

When heart failure patients receive a heart pumping device known as a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), their caregivers seem to suffer, too – at least initially, according to research in Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. In a study of 50… Continue reading Caregivers Face Strain When Heart Patients Get Assistive Device

Brain Stimulation Works for Younger Adults, not Older Ones

Brain stimulation, touted as a way to improve memory, works in younger adults but not older ones, new research shows. In a study published online for a forthcoming special issue on the cognitive neuroscience of aging from the Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago tested these outcomes by… Continue reading Brain Stimulation Works for Younger Adults, not Older Ones

What You Need to Know About Alcohol Poisoning

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day can include drinking—even drinking to excess. And the results can be deadly. Although many people enjoy moderate drinking, defined as 1 drink per day for women or 2 for men, drinking too much can lead to an overdose. An overdose of alcohol occurs when a person has a blood alcohol content… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Alcohol Poisoning