When a stroke occurs in patients with cancer, they are one-third less likely to receive standard clot-busting medication as patients without a malignancy, according to preliminary research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2018, a world premier meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease for researchers and clinicians. Cancer… Continue reading Cancer Patients with Stroke Less Likely to Get Standard Medication
Author: Jane Farrell
10 Tips to Reduce Your Chance of Losing Vision from the Most Common Cause of Blindness
Glaucoma, a condition that damages the optic nerve because of increased pressure on the eye, affects nearly 60 million people worldwide. The condition, which can be treated though not reversed, is one of the leading causes of vision loss. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), it’s long been thought that lifestyle choices don’t… Continue reading 10 Tips to Reduce Your Chance of Losing Vision from the Most Common Cause of Blindness
Family Ties: Our Most Toxic Relationships
When it comes to putting up with obnoxious or toxic people, blood really is thicker than water, researchers say. Most of us endure whiners, naggers, control freaks and other annoying people in our lives for good reason – we’re related to them. Investigators at the University of California, Berkeley, and Bar-Ilan University in Israel sought… Continue reading Family Ties: Our Most Toxic Relationships
Salt and Impaired Cognition
Here’s another reason to avoid salt besides its connection to hypertension. Scientists who conducted a mouse study have concluded that salt is linked to impaired cognition. The study was published in Nature Neuroscience. The researchers discovered that changes in the gut caused by a high-salt diet are linked to impaired blood flow to the brain.… Continue reading Salt and Impaired Cognition
Willpower: It’s All in Your Mind
When it comes to willpower, it just may be the thought that counts. A new study suggests that Americans believe they have less stamina for strenuous mental activity than their European counterparts, and that’s an indication that people in the U.S. think of their willpower as being in limited supply. More than 1,100 Americans and… Continue reading Willpower: It’s All in Your Mind
Bikram Yoga Doesn’t Have to Be Hot to Be Good for You
Bikram yoga is equally effective at improving health whether the exercise is done in a heated room or a room at normal temperature, according to a new study. The research was published in Experimental Physiology and carried out by investigators from Texas State University and the University of Texas at Austin. Bikram yoga is popular… Continue reading Bikram Yoga Doesn’t Have to Be Hot to Be Good for You
4 Ways Baby Boomers Can Avoid Going Bust On Their Kids’ Student-Loan Debt
Crushing student loan debt is usually thought to be the younger generation’s problem. But more and more, with graduates unable to handle it on their own, mountains of student loans are becoming mom and dad’s albatross, as well. Many baby boomers are now faced with helping pay off their kids’ college loans, and that added… Continue reading 4 Ways Baby Boomers Can Avoid Going Bust On Their Kids’ Student-Loan Debt
Are You Positive? Try Writing from A New Perspective
Dozens of studies have shown that writing, in the form of journaling, is beneficial for both physical and emotional wellbeing. But often, being told to journal simply isn’t enough – your journal fills with repetitive complaints, and although a certain amount of “dumping” is healthy, it can begin to feel like a job instead of… Continue reading Are You Positive? Try Writing from A New Perspective
More Senior Patients Should Be Tested for Influenza
Adults 65 and older who are hospitalized for fever or respiratory symptoms are less likely to have a flu test than younger patients – an especially sobering finding given the seriousness of this year’s flu season. The research, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, is especially important given the fact that the… Continue reading More Senior Patients Should Be Tested for Influenza
Stroke Patients Now Have Better Chance of Living Normal Lives
Researchers say that recent progress in techniques to restore blood flow to areas of the brain endangered by stroke or clogged arteries have resulted in an “explosive evolution” of those procedures. Historically, the introduction of operating microscopes enabled surgeons to perform delicate microsurgeries to clear clogged arteries and remove blood clots that cause strokes. More… Continue reading Stroke Patients Now Have Better Chance of Living Normal Lives
Protecting Yourself Against Sexual Harassment
The issue of sexual harassment has been a prominent one recently with the #MeToo movement and the firings of well-known men accused of sexual harassment, but among women who aren’t famous, much work remains to be done. According to recent research, workers are by and large reluctant to report harassment. A survey for the recruiting… Continue reading Protecting Yourself Against Sexual Harassment
If You Fall…
It can happen to anyone. One minute you’re on your feet; the next you’re on the ground. Falls are the leading cause of all non-fatal injuries and the most common reason for visits to the emergency room. One in five falls results in a significant injury, such as broken wrists, hips, legs or ankles or… Continue reading If You Fall…
Hypothermia and Older Adults: Tips for Staying Safe in Cold Weather
Winter’s frigid temperatures bring some particular risks for older adults and people with chronic conditions. Older adults can lose body heat faster than when they were younger, and changes in their bodies can make it more difficult to be aware of a drop in body temperature. The result can be a dangerous condition called hypothermia.… Continue reading Hypothermia and Older Adults: Tips for Staying Safe in Cold Weather
Bicycling Doesn’t Affect Men’s Sexual Function
Cycling doesn’t appear to negatively affect men’s sexual or urinary function, according to new research. This latest study is contrary to some previous ones. The finding was published in The Journal of Urology®. “This is the largest comparative study to date, exploring the associations of cycling, bike and road characteristics with sexual and urinary function… Continue reading Bicycling Doesn’t Affect Men’s Sexual Function
5 Ways to Use Petroleum Jelly for Skin Care
You don’t have to buy expensive products to heal skin and make it look great. The solution, according to the experts from the American Academy of Dermatology, is simply petroleum jelly. The skin is the body’s largest organ, so it’s important to take good care of it. However, doing so doesn’t necessarily mean breaking the… Continue reading 5 Ways to Use Petroleum Jelly for Skin Care
12 Tips for Finding Peace in the Midst of Your Brilliantly Messy Life
Most of us are taught that perfection is what we should strive for, but one of the most surprising treasures I’ve discovered in my life is how my capacity to be in my mess—the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between—leads me to more fully embracing my unique genius, as well as my… Continue reading 12 Tips for Finding Peace in the Midst of Your Brilliantly Messy Life
Patient Satisfaction Linked to Number of Nurses on Staff
Hospital patients’ satisfaction with their care drops when the patients believe that staffing levels of nurses are too low, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Southampton, UK, and King’s College, London. The study results were based on the British NHS (National Health Service) Inpatient Survey… Continue reading Patient Satisfaction Linked to Number of Nurses on Staff
What Should I Ask My Doctor During My Checkup?
Editor’s note: A visit to the doctor can be an intimidating and at times overwhelming experience, so it might be difficult to remember everything you’d like to ask your physician. Here, the experts from the National Institute on Aging share what questions you should ask, and how to ask them. You might want to read… Continue reading What Should I Ask My Doctor During My Checkup?