Many men fool themselves into thinking they can wait to focus on their health until sometime in the future when they’re less busy; however, the habits we develop and maintain end up shaping us through the 20s and 30s. That’s according to Dr. Martin Miner, Regional Medical Director of Vault Health, a men’s telehealth company.… Continue reading 6 Healthy Habits to Make Men Fit for Life
Author: Jane Farrell
How to Prevent Premature Skin Aging
As people age, it’s natural to experience thinner, drier skin and an increase in wrinkles and other signs of aging. However, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), sometimes one’s environment and lifestyle choices can cause the skin to age prematurely. Although there is no way to prevent your skin from aging, AAD dermatologists… Continue reading How to Prevent Premature Skin Aging
Skin Cancer and Nails
When checking the body for signs of skin cancer, many people may think to check only their skin. However, board-certified dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) say it’s important to check the nails, too. Although rare, skin cancer, including melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — can develop under and around… Continue reading Skin Cancer and Nails
Basics of Caregiving for Dementia Patients
A caregiver, sometimes referred to as a caretaker, refers to anyone who provides care for another person. Millions of people living in the United States take care of a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Sometimes caregivers live with the person or nearby, other times they live far away. For… Continue reading Basics of Caregiving for Dementia Patients
Economics and Heart Care
Lower–income adults in the United States were significantly less likely to be screened for cardiovascular disease (CVD) or receive counseling for CVD risk factors, according to research presented in May 2021 at the American Heart Association’s (AHA} Quality of Care & Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions 2020. The virtual conference, eld May 15-16, is a premier… Continue reading Economics and Heart Care
Exercise and Heart Health
A common congenital heart defect may reduce your ability to exercise especially as you grow older, regardless of whether it was corrected with surgery or previously deemed too small for treatment, according to research published in September 2020 in the Journal of the American Heart Association (AHA), an open access journal of the American Heart… Continue reading Exercise and Heart Health
Colon Cancer: Which Test is Best for You?
The evidence is clear – screening for colorectal cancer may save your life. Today, more and more people are choosing colorectal cancer screening. As a result, there is a steady decline in the number of older people getting and dying from colorectal cancer. Lower rates of smoking among Americans have also contributed to the decline… Continue reading Colon Cancer: Which Test is Best for You?
Diabetes and Stroke
People with Type 2 diabetes, but not those with prediabetes, had worse cognitive performance three to six months after a stroke than those with normal fasting blood sugar levels, according to new research that has been published in Stroke, a journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association. “Type 2… Continue reading Diabetes and Stroke
Treating Dry, Chapped Lips
For many people, the phrase “dry skin” probably conjures up images of dry, cracked hands, flaky skin, and windburn. However, the lips can be affected,too. And while it may seem that dry, cracked lips are something you have to live only in cold weather, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say it’s possible to… Continue reading Treating Dry, Chapped Lips
The Link between Dementia and COVID-19
People with dementia have a higher risk of getting COVID-19, are more likely to require hospitalization, and are more likely to have severe or fatal cases of this disease compared with people without dementia. This risk is even higher in Black patients with dementia, according to a new study funded in part by the federal… Continue reading The Link between Dementia and COVID-19
Racism and Hypertension
Lifetime discrimination is a chronic stressor that may increase the risk in African Americans for hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, according to new research published in Hypertension, an American Heart Association (AHA) journal. “Previous studies have shown that discrimination affects African Americans’ health; however, this research is one of the first large, community-based… Continue reading Racism and Hypertension
The Post-Pandemic Workout: How to Get Back in Shape
Editor’s note: Throughout the last year, as this country battled Covid 19, quarantines and loss of amenities, fitness routines fell by the wayside. Sure, a privileged few had the time, motivation and money to equip their homes, but most didn’t. As a result, more sedentary lifestyles led to weight gain. As we all start to… Continue reading The Post-Pandemic Workout: How to Get Back in Shape
Testosterone Isn’t Always Best
Twelve weeks of exercise training improved artery health and function in middle-aged and older men (ages 50-70 years) with low-to-normal testosterone levels, while testosterone therapy provided no benefits to the arteries, according to new research published earlier in 2021 in Hypertension, an American Heart Association (AHA) journal. The natural aging process for men includes decreased… Continue reading Testosterone Isn’t Always Best
Skin Care Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
Caring for the health of your skin doesn’t have to break the bank, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). “It’s important to realize that products don’t need to be expensive to be effective,” said board-certified dermatologist Sheila Zahra Farhang, MD, FAAD. “A simple, three-step approach that includes cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting your skin… Continue reading Skin Care Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
Keep Your Cats Away from Lilies
Cats are curious creatures by nature. They love to play, jump, and roam around the house or yard, but sometimes their inquisitive personalities get the best of them. They’re just drawn to that beautiful bouquet of stargazer lilies on your kitchen table or the colorful cluster of daylilies in your springtime garden. Lilies are extremely… Continue reading Keep Your Cats Away from Lilies
Treatments for COVID-19
Patients today have more treatment options in the battle against coronavirus disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved one drug treatment for COVID-19 and has authorized others for emergency use during this public health emergency. In addition, many more therapies are being tested in clinical trials to evaluate whether they are safe… Continue reading Treatments for COVID-19
Sex after A Stroke
Stroke survivors often have difficulty with sex, and it can affect their lives beyond the bedroom. A new study offers fresh insight on the barriers – and how health care providers might help. Researchers interviewed 150 stroke patients at a medical center in Lima, Peru. According to a news release from the American Heart Association… Continue reading Sex after A Stroke
The Trouble with Eyelids
You probably don’t give your eyelids much thought. But many conditions can irritate them. One of the most common issues is called blepharitis. Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid. It can affect the inside or the outside of the skin that lines the eyes. The condition can make your eyelids red, swollen, irritated, and… Continue reading The Trouble with Eyelids