Sometimes, not knowing the truth about something of immediate importance can create some of the most intense stress, says former chronic pain sufferer Janet Komanchuk. “The families of victims who’ve been missing for years or decades – identifying the body of their loved one, for example, can bring closure. For me, being diagnosed with fibromyalgia… Continue reading The Emotional and Physical Pain of Fibromyalgia
Author: Jane Farrell
Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know
Last year in the United States, more than 136,000 people were diagnosed with—and more than 50,000 died from—colorectal cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, striking some groups more often than others. The toll this disease takes on minorities is especially high,… Continue reading Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know
Marijuana-Use Disorders Are on The Rise
As more and more Americans use marijuana, the increase in marijuana disorders is almost as large, according to a new study in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The research also showed that 2.5 percent of adults—nearly 6 million people—experienced marijuana use disorder in the past year, while 6.3 percent had met the diagnostic criteria for… Continue reading Marijuana-Use Disorders Are on The Rise
Eat Fat, Get Thin: A Doctor’s Nutrition Plan
The word “fat” scares us – especially those of us trying to shed a few pounds. Why is that? Because for years, doctors, dietary specials, and even the government have told us that sticking to a low-fat diet will help with losing weight and preventing disease. But according to newer research, eating the right kinds… Continue reading Eat Fat, Get Thin: A Doctor’s Nutrition Plan
Resilience May Be Overrated
Natural resilience – the ability to bounce back from major life stressors – may not be as common or as easy as once thought, according to new research from Arizona State University. The study questions prior claims that resilience is the “usual” response to major life stressors by looking at longitudinal data in a more… Continue reading Resilience May Be Overrated
Better Adjustment to Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic illness for older adults. It can impact everyday life and can significantly affect a person’s health and safety if gone untreated. Hearing aids are the most common treatment for hearing loss. However, in 2005 more than 325,000 hearing aids, less than four years old were unused according… Continue reading Better Adjustment to Hearing Aids
The Six Worst Dieting Mistakes
The hardest part of any weight loss routine is adjusting your diet. It’s easy to be misinformed and think you’re doing the right thing when in fact, your diet changes might actually be sabotaging your efforts. While diet shouldn’t be your only focus when it comes to shedding those few extra pounds, Bedros Keuilian, Founder… Continue reading The Six Worst Dieting Mistakes
An Anti-Cavity Supplement?
An anti-cavity supplement may be closer than you think. University of Florida Health researchers have identified a new strain of bacteria in the mouth that may keep bad bacteria in check — and could lead to a way to prevent cavities using probiotics. And that could lead to the development of an oral supplement. While… Continue reading An Anti-Cavity Supplement?
7 Secrets of Staying Sharp
As Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver’s Travels, wrote in the 18th-century, “The best doctors in the world are Doctor Diet, Doctor Quiet, and Doctor Merryman.” You may recognize the importance of eating right, good sleep, exercise and social interaction in cultivating a healthy brain and body. But there are a few secrets of neuroprotection… Continue reading 7 Secrets of Staying Sharp
Better Gallbladder Surgery
UCLA researchers have discovered an optimal way to image the bile ducts during gallbladder removal surgeries using a tested and safe dye and a real-time near-infrared florescence laparoscopic camera, a finding that will make the procedure much safer for the hundreds of thousands of people who undergo the procedure each year. The new imaging procedure… Continue reading Better Gallbladder Surgery
10 Questions to Ask an Emergency Room Physician
Patients often find it difficult to talk to physicians when they don’t particularly feel well. They tend to lack self-respect in these situations, failing to speak up for themselves. Naturally, this sentiment reflects upon physicians who are seen as not treating patients with dignity. Dignity implies self-confidence and certainty, rarely afforded to patients. Patients are… Continue reading 10 Questions to Ask an Emergency Room Physician
More Exercise May Reduce Memory Loss
Older people who are physically active have larger gray matter volume in key brain areas responsible for memory and cognition, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UCLA. The findings, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, showed also that people who had Alzheimer’s disease or… Continue reading More Exercise May Reduce Memory Loss
What You Can Do to Treat Shingles
Shingles is a skin disease that causes pain, burning, itching, and a rash that erupts into blisters. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control, almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, in their lifetime. The CDC says there are an… Continue reading What You Can Do to Treat Shingles
How Much Do You Know About Your Mouth?
Having good dental health means more than brushing and flossing (though those are essential). Dental professionals, marking World Oral Health Day this month, emphasizes the importance of a healthy mouth, especially when it comes to patient awareness of how dental restorations are made. “World Oral Health Day 2016 aims to help everyone recognize the impact… Continue reading How Much Do You Know About Your Mouth?
Happy Hearts Can Break, Too
Sadness isn’t the only thing that can break a heart. According to researchers, happy events can trigger a heart condition known as takotsubo syndrome. The finding was published in the European Heart Journal. Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is known as “broken heart syndrome” and is characterised by a sudden temporary weakening of the heart muscles that… Continue reading Happy Hearts Can Break, Too
Keeping An Eye on Diabetic Vision Problems
Here, from experts from the National Eye Institute, is what you need to know about one of the most serious problems affecting diabetics: What is diabetic eye disease? It is a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may get. All of these eye problems can lead to vision loss or blindness. Here are… Continue reading Keeping An Eye on Diabetic Vision Problems
Elder Abuse More Severe When in Home
Older people living with an abuser are up to four times likelier to suffer more severe levels of mistreatment, according to a new study. The research, conducted by experts from the University of Toronto, Cornell University, and Weill-Cornell Medical College. suggests that the addition of non-perpetrators also living in the home played a protective function… Continue reading Elder Abuse More Severe When in Home
A Cellular Remedy for Heart Failure
Patients with heart failure often have a buildup of scar tissue that leads to a gradual loss of heart function, but researchers say they are making progress toward an approach that could shrink the amount of heart scar tissue while replenishing the supply of healthy heart muscle. The findings, published in the journal Cell Stem… Continue reading A Cellular Remedy for Heart Failure