_ Oral HealthOral Health in Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth articleOne of the most important factors in healthy aging is good oral health. Having healthy teeth and a good mouth … Read More→
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_ Digestive HealthThe Food-Insecurity Factor By Jane Farrell articleA review of studies about the effect of food insecurity on digestive diseases found a lack of information on links … Read More→
_ CPRThe Importance of Summer Safety By Jane Farrell articleSummer brings rest, relaxation and fun, but it can also be a time of increased risk for our hearts. Extreme … Read More→
_ Brain HealthJune is Brain Health Awareness Month By Sondra Forsyth articleWe are a society of shortened attention spans, thanks largely to technology, Smartphones and social media. Want to know the … Read More→
_ Vision HealthMay Is Healthy Vision Month By Sondra Forsyth article Taking care of your eyes should be a health priority, like eating a balanced diet and being physically … Read More→
_ Advances in Breast Augmentation: Know What to Expect By Sondra Forsyth articleCultural expectations change, particularly when it comes to the female body. Millions of women have embraced an active lifestyle in … Read More→
_ Inequity in The ER? By Jane Farrell articleHispanic people who went to the emergency room (ER) reporting chest pain waited longer than non-Hispanic people to be treated, … Read More→
_ HobbiesUse Rain Barrels to Capture Rainwater By Sondra Forsyth articlePut rainwater to use in your landscape with the help of rain barrels. This centuries old technique allows you to … Read More→
_ Health RegulationsWhat "FDA-Approved" Really Means By Jane Farrell articleMaybe you saw “FDA-Approved” on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Some marketers may … Read More→
_ Brain HealthUnderstanding Parkinson's By Jane Farrell articleBeing diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is life changing. This brain disorder causes slow and rigid body movements. People can experience … Read More→
_ HobbiesIncrease Your Perennial Garden’s Beauty This Spring By Sondra Forsyth articleGive your perennials a boost this spring with a topdressing of compost, aged manure, or other organic matter. It’s a … Read More→
_ FluWhat To Know About Avian Flu By Jane Farrell articleA person has tested positive for a new public health danger avian influenza A(H5) virus (H5 bird flu) in the … Read More→
_ Cardiovascular DiseaseIs Aspirin Right for You? By Jane Farrell articleA panel of medical professors has issued a final recommendation on taking aspirin as a preventive measure against heart attack … Read More→
_ HobbiesEnlist Nature’s Help for Managing Garden Pests By Sondra Forsyth articlePut away the harsh chemicals and work in concert with nature to manage pests in the garden. Create an inviting … Read More→
_ Heart HealthHow to Use A Home Blood Pressure Monitor By Jane Farrell articlePuzzled or intimidated by taking your blood pressure at home? The American Heart Association (AHA) offers the following tips: Be … Read More→