_ HobbiesRevive Overcrowded and Struggling Perennials By Sondra Forsyth articleFall is the best time to divide spring and summer blooming perennials that are overcrowded, dead in the center, failing … Read More→
_ Oral HealthA Mysterious Link Between Tooth Loss and Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articlePeople who have lost teeth for “nontraumatic” reasons could have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, new research shows. … Read More→
_ Fall/Winter Medicine Cabinet Essentials By Sondra Forsyth articleHave you ever noticed that when there’s a bug around your office, not everyone gets sick? Somebody is out for 10 … Read More→
_ e-CigarettesTeen E-Cigarette Use Doubles Since 2017 By Jane Farrell articleTeen rates of e-cigarette use are rising sharply, new research shows. Data from the 2019 Monitoring the Future Survey of … Read More→
_ AllergiesWhat You Need to Know about Sinus Infection By Jane Farrell articleThe fall months are upon us, and that means that the potential for seasonal allergies, runny noses and sinus infections … Read More→
_ Senior HealthProtecting Seniors from the Flu By Sondra Forsyth articleCaregivers and seniors themselves need to watch out for “senior” flu symptoms. A study published in the Journal of the … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesMillions Taking Aspirin Without Any Clear Benefit By Jane Farrell articleMany people take aspirin every day to prevent a heart attack or stroke. But daily aspirin isn’t advised for everyone. … Read More→
_ Heart HealthPesticide Exposure Raises Heart-Disease Risk in Some Men By Jane Farrell articleOn-the-job exposure to high levels of pesticides raised the risk of heart disease and stroke in a generally healthy group … Read More→
_ HobbiesGet the Most Out of Your Tomato Harvest By Sondra Forsyth articleNothing beats the flavor of fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes and when they’re left on the plant five to eight days after the … Read More→
_ Senior HealthWhat Should I Do If I Fall? By Sondra Forsyth articleWhether you are at home or somewhere else, a sudden fall can be startling and upsetting. If you do fall, … Read More→
_ Urinary IncontinenceThe Best Surgery for Urinary Incontinence By Jane Farrell articleSurgery for stress urinary incontinence (leaking that occurs with a cough or sneeze) also improves symptoms of another form of … Read More→
_ HypertensionHeating Pad Can Help with a Type of Blood-Pressure Condition By Jane Farrell articleApplying a heating pad overnight may help people with supine hypertension, a condition that causes their blood pressure to increase … Read More→
_ HobbiesPlant a Few Edible and Decorative Containers for Fall By Sondra Forsyth articleEnd the growing season with an extra burst of color and nutrition with a few fall containers. A pot of … Read More→
_ How Healthcare Can Enable Healthy Aging By Sondra Forsyth articleOne of the most pressing issues facing healthcare today is population aging. Sometimes called the “grey wave” or “silver tsunami,” population … Read More→
_ Heartburn/GERDRead This if You Take Ranitidine Medicines By Jane Farrell articleThe federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has learned that some ranitidine medicines, including some products commonly known as the … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionHypertension and Cognitive Decline By Jane Farrell articleHigh blood pressure appears to accelerate cognitive decline among middle-aged and older adults, but treating high blood pressure may slow … Read More→
_ Drug UseMarijuana: A Warning From The U.S Surgeon General By Jane Farrell articleSurgeon General Vice Adm. Jerome M. Adams has issued an advisory emphasizing the importance of protecting youth and pregnant women … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionThe Income Factor in Blood Pressure Treatment By Jane Farrell articlePeople enrolled in a large clinical hypertension management trial were half as likely to control their blood pressure if they … Read More→