_ Mental & Emotional HealthPerfectionists are more likely to burn out, extensive study suggests By Sondra Forsyth articleAn expert in mental health and mood disorders has been studying the phenomenon of burnout closely for several years. The … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional HealthPolitics seep into daily life, negatively affecting mental health By Sondra Forsyth articleThe stress of following daily political news can negatively affect people’s mental health and well-being, but disengaging has ramifications, too, … Read More→
_ Brain HealthUCLA researchers offer roadmap for identifying new neuroprotective treatments by leveraging sex differences By Sondra Forsyth articleA new study from UCLA researchers provides a strategy for finding treatments optimally tailored for women and men to prevent … Read More→
_ EpilepsyRacial Inequity in Epilepsy Care By Jane Farrell articleAmong people with epilepsy, Black, Latino and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander people are less likely to be prescribed … Read More→
_ Heart HealthDASH diet tops rankings for “heart-healthy” and “healthy eating” By Sondra Forsyth articleWHAT: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has tied for first out of 39 diets for “Best Diets for Healthy … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesCovid-19 and Epilepsy By Jane Farrell articlePeople who have a COVID-19 infection are more likely to develop seizures or epilepsy within the six months following infection … Read More→
_ Heart HealthA Simple Lifesaver By Jane Farrell articleReformulating packaged foods in Australia to contain less sodium might save about 1,700 lives per year and prevent nearly 7,000 … Read More→
_ Vision HealthJanuary is Glaucoma Awareness Month By Sondra Forsyth articleGlaucoma, the silent thief of sight, is a group of eye diseases that affect the optic nerve and permanently impair … Read More→
_ Environmental HealthClimate Change and Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articleExtremely hot or cold temperatures are linked to an increased risk of death among people with cardiovascular diseases, such as … Read More→
_ Hyperhidrosis: What it is and What to Do About It By Sondra Forsyth articleSweating is cool, literally. When the body heats up, sweating helps cool it down, preventing you from overheating. Of course, … Read More→
_ Heart HealthHow Much Does Age Matter when Treating Heart Problems? By Jane Farrell articleFor people ages 75 and older, age-related changes in general health and in the heart and blood vessels require consideration … Read More→
_ Pain ManagementWhat You Can Do About Your Back Pain By Jane Farrell articleWhether we’re commuting to the office, working at a desk or hunched over a computer or other device, these activities … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionCoffee and hypertension By Jane Farrell articleDrinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among people … Read More→
_ Heart HealthHave A Heart-Healthy Holiday By Jane Farrell articleThe joy of the winter holiday season is often marred for many, since research shows that more people die from … Read More→
_ Back PainWhy Winter Can Become a Pain in the Back – and Neck By Sondra Forsyth article“Oh, the weather outside is frightful,” but your back – and neck — may not be feeling so delightful unless … Read More→
_ Skin HealthSeven Simple Tips for Treating Oily Skin By Sondra Forsyth articleThere are many reasons why skin can become oily, from genetics to hormones and diet. Any or all of these … Read More→
_ Heart HealthWhich micronutrients are best? By Jane Farrell articleWe know that healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, but exactly … Read More→
_ HobbiesGrowing Easy-Care Aloe Vera, Nature’s Burn Ointment By Sondra Forsyth articleGrow your own burn ointment by adding Aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used for centuries to treat … Read More→