_ High CholesterolCholesterol Tests From A to Z By Sondra Forsyth articleAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the … Read More→
_ Heart HealthDiabetes And Heart Disease By Jane Farrell articleOne in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes may have undetected cardiovascular disease. Elevated levels of two protein biomarkers that … Read More→
_ HobbiesKeep Plants Thriving Despite the Heat of Summer By Sondra Forsyth articleLast year’s record-high temperatures across much of the country took a toll on gardens and landscapes. Once again, above-normal summer … Read More→
_ Brain HealthParkinson's: The Exercise Factor By Jane Farrell articleGetting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson’s … Read More→
_ MenopauseA pragmatic approach to the management of menopause By Sondra Forsyth articleKEY POINTS Menopausal symptoms can occur for as long as 10 years before the last menstrual period and are associated … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesAmerican Pain By Jane Farrell articleNew cases of chronic pain occur more often among U.S. adults than new cases of several other common conditions, including … Read More→
_ Skin HealthHow to Choose the Right Sunscreen By Sondra Forsyth articleSummer is a time for COVID-safe beach days, pool fun and outdoor adventures. But without the right sun protection, your … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesPre-Birth Surgery Treats Potential Heart Condition By Jane Farrell articleFor the first time, researchers performed a successful in-utero surgery to repair a potentially deadly developmental condition by treating an … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertensionBlood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they matter? By Sondra Forsyth articlet’s a standard part of any medical visit. Someone, typically a nurse, wraps a cuff around your arm and asks … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesBrain Food: Alzheimer's and Diet By Jane Farrell articleThe MIND and Mediterranean diets — both of which are rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, and … Read More→
_ addictionExpert calls for reforms to address the overdose crisis By Sondra Forsyth articleIn a Perspective piece published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the authors state that the federal government’s elimination … Read More→
_ HobbiesGrow Easy-Care, Colorful Mandevillas By Jane Farrell articleBold color, tropical beauty, and easy-care mandevillas make excellent additions to patios, decks, and gardens. Train them onto a trellis, … Read More→
_ StrokeCognitive impairment after stroke is common, and early diagnosis and treatment needed By Sondra Forsyth articleA recent scientific statement by the American Heart Association shows that over half of people who have had a stroke … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesMammogram Guidelines Are Changing By Jane Farrell articleAn influential health panel has issued a “draft recommendation” that all women be screened for breast cancer every other year … Read More→
_ MedicareTo Fix Medicare Spending, Prevent Fractures Among Aging Americans By Sondra Forsyth articleAs the White House and Congress prepare for negotiations over the budget and U.S. debt ceiling, there has been a … Read More→
_ Skin HealthCould A Metal Implant Affect Your Skin? By Jane Farrell articleMillions of people in the U.S. report having a metal allergy, and current estimates state that 10 percent of Americans … Read More→
_ Health HeadlinesBariatric Surgery and Cancer By Jane Farrell articleBariatric (weight-loss) surgery may have a surprising – and welcome – side effect, according to a new study. Just 4% … Read More→
_ Breast cancerDepression And Breast-Cancer Survival By Jane Farrell articleIn a recent study, having depression before or after a breast cancer diagnosis was associated with a lower likelihood of … Read More→