_ 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→
_ Stress ManagementThe Seven-Step Guide to Beating Holiday Stress By Jane Farrell articleThe holiday season brings families together. But when that togetherness stirs up past hurts, stress can replace any good tidings. … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthDo You Have a Healthy Personality? By Sondra Forsyth articleWhat are the most psychologically healthy personality traits? Scholars have been interested in characterizing the healthy personality as long as … 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→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthWhat Does It Mean to be Bipolar? By Sondra Forsyth articleEveryone experiences normal ups and downs in their mood, but bipolar disorder – characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy … Read More→
_ Bone HealthBeyond Bone Mineral Density: Additional Bone Traits That Predict Risk for Fracture By Sondra Forsyth articleEvery year more than 2 million older Americans experience a fragility fracture to the hip, spine or wrist. Usually the … 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→
_ Congestive Heart FailureCurry Spice May Improve Exercise Performance After Heart Failure By Sondra Forsyth articleResearch done at the University of Nebraska Medical Center suggests that curcumin, a main ingredient in curry, may improve exercise … 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→
_ Portable Filters In the Home Help Get Rid of Air Pollution By Sondra Forsyth articleMicroscopic particles floating in the air we breathe come from sources such as fossil fuel combustion, fires, cigarettes and vehicles. … Read More→
_ Sleep Health5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep By Sondra Forsyth articleMillions of Americans toss and turn much of the night, unable to fall asleep – or to stay asleep once … Read More→
_ 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 HealthScience Reveals Why Holiday Stress Can Impair Your Brain – and How You Can Beat It! By Sondra Forsyth articleHere we go again — the time of year that gave birth to the phrase ‘I need a vacation from … 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→