_ HobbiesCool, Refreshing, and Straight from the Garden – Mint By Sondra Forsyth articleAdd a bit of cool flavor to your beverages and meals this summer with homegrown mint. Try using peppermint leaves … Read More→
_ Vision HealthThe Maze of Vision Loss and Depression in Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth articleThe association between vision loss and depression is a complex conundrum, as I wrote in a commentary on the challenges … Read More→
_ Skin cancer5 Sunscreen Mistakes and How to Avoid Them By Jane Farrell articleSkin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans in their lifetime. Yet … Read More→
_ Sexually Transmitted Infections and STDsA New Way to Test for Sexually Transmitted Infections By Jane Farrell articleThe federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared for marketing two tests to detect the sexually transmitted infections chlamydia … Read More→
_ HobbiesTake the Hassle out of Daily Watering By Sondra Forsyth articleProper watering is key to gardening success, but untangling and dragging heavy hoses across the yard, smashing delicate flowers and … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Senior Health7 Signs of Mental Illness in the Elderly By Sondra Forsyth articleMost of us know that as we age, our body goes through certain physical changes. What a lot of people … Read More→
_ Heart HealthHeart-Attack Patients Over 65 Are Treated Differently By Jane Farrell articleHeart attack victims over age 65 are less likely than younger patients to receive timely intervention to open their blocked … Read More→
_ 5 Health Benefits of Our Green Spaces By Sondra Forsyth articleStudies show that green space and landscaping contribute to health, happiness, and intellect. It’s natural to long for spring when … Read More→
_ HobbiesReduce Maintenance and Increase Success with Self-Watering Gardens By Sondra Forsyth articleRaised beds and containers expand our planting options. They allow us to grow edible and ornamental plants even where there … Read More→
_ Less Pain, Quicker Recovery: ERAS Is All About Improving the Patient Experience By Sondra Forsyth articleEnhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is an evidence-based, patient-focused protocol that reduces hospital stays, minimizes postoperative pain, and speeds overall … Read More→
_ Heart HealthA Deadly Ingredient in Well Water By Jane Farrell articleDrinking water that is contaminated with arsenic may lead to thickening of the heart’s main pumping chamber in young adults, … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral HealthDigital Dentistry Is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience By Sondra Forsyth articleDentistry is undergoing a revolution as “digital dentistry” moves from concept to reality. Digital dentistry allows for a wide variety … Read More→
_ 10 Easy Ways to Get a Dose of Vitamin N(ature) in Just 10 Minutes By Sondra Forsyth articleA growing body of scientific evidence proves getting outside (i.e. being an “outsider”) is good for our health and well-being. … Read More→
_ Metastatic Breast CancerManaging the Emotional Aspects of Breast Reconstruction By Sondra Forsyth articleMore than 268,000 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in 2018, according to estimates by the American Cancer Society. … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance OveruseCould Another Drug Fight Opioid Misuse? By Jane Farrell articleResearchers are testing an experimental drug aimed at treating cravings associated with opioid use disorder (OUD). The trial has begun … Read More→
_ Strange Noises Our Bodies Make and Why By Sondra Forsyth articleImagine you are presenting a motivational speech to your sales force and you can’t stop hiccupping, or you’re on that … Read More→
_ Dental HealthClear Aligners Are Popular Alternative To Metal Braces, But Myths Persist By Sondra Forsyth articleInstead of traditional metal braces, more people are opting for the clear aligners on the market such as Invisalign, Candid … Read More→
_ Brain MechanismWant to Learn A New Skill? Try Taking Some Short Breaks By Jane Farrell articlePeople may solidify the memory of skills they have just learned if they take a short rest immediately afterward, according … Read More→