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A Real Problem: Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

In a study of 61 people treated for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, researchers concluded that fatigue, pain, insomnia and depression persist over long periods of time for some people, despite largely normal physical exams and clinical laboratory testing. There has been an ongoing medical controversy over whether symptoms really do last after a… Continue reading A Real Problem: Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

Fight Diabetes – and Finally Get Fit

Now that 2018 is underway, you’ve decided that this year you’re finally going to better manage your diabetes, starting with that dreaded word: exercise. If you suffer from diabetes or are at risk for developing the disease, choosing to commit to fitness could be a real lifesaver. That’s why it’s more important than ever that… Continue reading Fight Diabetes – and Finally Get Fit

Writing to Preserve and Revive Memory

If you’re old enough to remember the John F. Kennedy assassination or the Cuban missile crisis, you’re probably realizing that your memory isn’t what it used to be. Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control has reported that one in eight Americans over the age of 60 complains of worsening memory loss. The problem may be… Continue reading Writing to Preserve and Revive Memory

We See Loved Ones – and Ourselves – through Rose-Colored Glasses

Researchers say that people have an “optimism bias” – meaning that we see our own lives, and the lives of those we care about, through rose-colored glasses. A study from from City University of London, University of Oxford and Yale found that people readily changed their beliefs about a person they like when receiving good… Continue reading We See Loved Ones – and Ourselves – through Rose-Colored Glasses

5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Safe for Life

Keeping eyes healthy is important at any age, beginning with young children. February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and Lighthouse Guild, the leading not-for-profit vision and healthcare organization, recommends the following to keep eyes healthy throughout your life: Get regular eye exams. Vision screenings and eye exams are critical to maintaining eye health. Comprehensive dilated… Continue reading 5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Safe for Life

Cellular “Powerhouses” May Explain Health Effects of Stress

How does psychological stress translate into physical health effects? A key piece of the puzzle may be found in specialized cellular structures known as mitochondria, according to a pair of articles in the January issue of Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the journal of the American Psychosomatic Society. The articles present an update on… Continue reading Cellular “Powerhouses” May Explain Health Effects of Stress

American Heart Association: Some Breast Cancer Treatments May Increase Heart Disease Risk

Breast cancer patients may be at an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, and may benefit from a treatment approach that weighs the benefits of specific therapies against potential damage to the heart, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in its journal Circulation. The statement is an… Continue reading American Heart Association: Some Breast Cancer Treatments May Increase Heart Disease Risk

A Test for Marijuana-Impaired Drivers?

We already have a test to determine whether drivers are alcohol-impaired. But it could be a bit more difficult to come up with a similar evaluation for drivers who have been using too much marijuana. Recent studies in which marijuana users took controlled doses of cannabis in the lab have identified new biomarkers that can… Continue reading A Test for Marijuana-Impaired Drivers?

How to Love Your New Gym Membership

You made the resolution to get fit in 2018. You invested in a gym membership to get you on track. So why is your gym bag still sitting untouched in the corner of your living room? “It can be very intimidating for someone to join a new club, especially when it’s big and it gets… Continue reading How to Love Your New Gym Membership

Music Really Is A Universal Language

Every culture enjoys music and song, and songs serve many different purposes: accompanying a dance, soothing an infant, or expressing love. Now, after analyzing recordings from all around the world, researchers report that vocal songs sharing one of those many functions tend to sound similar to one another, no matter which culture they come from.… Continue reading Music Really Is A Universal Language

How to Avoid Jaw Problems

We get so excited when babies get their first teeth—that tiny sharp bit of white poking up out of smooth pink gums. By the time you reach adulthood, you’ve got thirty-two big teeth—fewer if you had wisdom teeth or others removed—and they probably aren’t quite as white. But they are still just as crucial for… Continue reading How to Avoid Jaw Problems

Additional Help Now Available for Alzheimer’s Patients and Caregivers

Thanks to expanded hours for The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)’s national toll-free help line, patients and caregivers will have additional opportunities to talk about their concerns with the organization. The helpline, which was previously open Monday through Saturday, has added Sunday hours. AFA’s helpline, (866-232-8484), staffed entirely by licensed social workers trained in dementia… Continue reading Additional Help Now Available for Alzheimer’s Patients and Caregivers

How to Buy Medicines Safely from An Online Pharmacy

Ever been tempted to buy your medicines from an online pharmacy or another website? Protect yourself and your family by using caution when buying medicine online. There are many pharmacy websites that operate legally and offer convenience, privacy, and safeguards for purchasing medicines. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that there are… Continue reading How to Buy Medicines Safely from An Online Pharmacy

Brain-Scan-Guided Emergency Stroke Treatment Can Save More Lives

Researchers say that advances in brain imaging can now identify a greater number of stroke patients who can receive therapy later than previously believed. The results of the Endovascular Therapy Following Imaging Evaluation for the Ischemic Stroke (DEFUSE 3) trial were presented at the International Stroke Conference 2018 in Los Angeles and published on Jan.… Continue reading Brain-Scan-Guided Emergency Stroke Treatment Can Save More Lives

Weight Loss: Eat Healthier Food, Not Less

“Eating in moderation” may not be the best way to lose weight, researchers say. Sometimes it’s better to choose healthier foods in larger portions than to try to eat less. In a recent study, Penn State researchers measured how much participants ate when given meals that varied in portion size. Although about one-third of participants… Continue reading Weight Loss: Eat Healthier Food, Not Less

Don’t Settle for Hair Loss

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the average person loses around 100 hairs per day. For most people, those hairs grow back, but for millions of people they don’t, leading to a problem that can be embarrassing. The good news is that there are options for those who experience hair loss, including hair… Continue reading Don’t Settle for Hair Loss

New Hope for Nerve Regeneration?

As biologists at the University of California San Diego looked for genes involved in regenerating critical nerve fibers called axons, they unexpectedly discovered a new genetic pathway that carries hope for victims of traumatic injuries–from stroke to spinal cord damage. UC San Diego Biological Sciences Assistant Project Scientist Kyung Won Kim, Professor Yishi Jin and… Continue reading New Hope for Nerve Regeneration?