_ Women's Health and WellnessRevolution in a Cup? By Katherine Grames articleTwo thirdAGE writers graciously offered themselves up as ‘guinea pigs.’ For what? To test out the DivaCup! Both were first … Read More→
_ Heart HealthSome Kinds of Exercise Have Greater Heart Benefits than Others By Jane Farrell articlePhysical training is important for heart health. But not every kind of exercise will have the same cardiovascular benefits. New … Read More→
_ Medical ProceduresSome Dementia-Test Results May Be Biased By Jane Farrell articleQuick tests known as “brief cognitive assessments” help doctors decide whether a patient should be given a full evaluation for … Read More→
_ Medical CareWhen Blood Transfusions Can Be Fatal By Jane Farrell articleAlthough blood is meant to save lives in emergency situations, that might not always be the case. Major trauma victims … Read More→
_ Metabolic SyndromeVery Few People Meet Standards for Metabolic Health By Jane Farrell articleEven among people of normal weight, the prevalence of metabolic health in U.S. adults is extremely low, with just about … Read More→
_ Sleep ApneaSleep Apnea May Damage Women Earlier Than Men By Jane Farrell articleObstructive sleep apnea and snoring may damage heart function earlier in women than in men, according to new European research. … Read More→
_ Heart HealthMarathon Runners and Heart Problems By Jane Farrell articleIf you’re just a weekend runner, better think twice about signing up for that grueling race. Researchers say that full … Read More→
_ Birth ControlOn The Horizon: A Contraceptive Gel for Men By Jane Farrell articleResearchers are working on a new contraceptive gel – for men. A clinical trial, funded by the National Institutes of … Read More→
_ MelanomaNew Guidelines for Treating Melanoma By Jane Farrell articleMelanoma may seem less scary than other cancers (breast, ovarian) that we read about, but this deadliest form of skin … Read More→
_ Snow Queen By Jane Farrell blogProbably the worst thing about moving to the Upper Midwest from the Southwest was the weather. Specifically, the snow. I […]
_ Alcohol UseDrinking at Home - and Driving Later By Jane Farrell articleAlthough we associate drunk driving with drinking at restaurants and bars, drinking at home is also a big problem when … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthIn-Person Contact May Protect Vets Against PTSD and Depression By Jane Farrell articleHaving regular in-person contact appears to protect against depression and PTSD in veterans, but Facebook contact might not be beneficial. … Read More→
_ Food Allergies & IntoleranceAllergic to Peanuts? Relief May Be at Hand By Jane Farrell articleAn oral immunotherapy drug, tested in a 10-nation trial, could be the first FDA-approved medication for people living with peanut … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasU.S. Burden of Alzheimer's to Double by 2060 By Jane Farrell articleThe number of Alzheimer’s cases will more than double by 2060, new research shows. And Hispanic Americans have the largest … Read More→
_ Study: Women 75 and Older Benefit from Regular Mammograms By Jane Farrell articleWomen who are 75 or older should still get routine mammograms because of the comparatively high incidence of breast cancer … Read More→
_ Smoke-Free Policies Associated with Lower Blood Pressure Among Nonsmokers By Jane Farrell articleSmoke-free policies have now been linked to lower blood pressure readings among non-smokers. It’s already known that these policies, which … Read More→
_ FluAvoid the Flu During Holiday Travel By Jane Farrell articleIf you’ve ever traveled during the holidays, you know how stressful it is. Last year an estimated 107.3 million travelers … Read More→
_ The Shrinking Use of Tobacco By Jane Farrell articleGood news: Cigarette smoking has reached the lowest level ever recorded among U.S. adults. Only 14 percent of Americans smoke, … Read More→
_ Men's HealthA Memory Diet for Men? By Jane Farrell articleA diet that emphasizes leafy greens as well as other vegetables and fruits may be linked to a lower risk … Read More→