Rosacea is a common, chronic disorder of the facial skin that’s often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. Although the potentially serious disorder affects an estimated 16 million Americans, experts say many don’t know it. Here, from the National Rosacea Society (NRS), is what you need to know about the condition: Rosacea typically begins at any… Continue reading Understanding Rosacea
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The Foods That Could Help Parkinson’s Patients
A new study shows that people with Parkinson’s disease who eat a diet that includes three or more servings per week of foods high in flavonoids, like tea, apples, berries and red wine, may have a lower chance of dying during the study period than people who do not eat as many flavonoids. The research… Continue reading The Foods That Could Help Parkinson’s Patients
Tips on Coping with Low Vision
Low vision, which affects millions of Americans, can make it difficult to do everyday activities such as reading, shopping, cooking, or writing. However, technological advances and vision rehabilitation can help people with low vision stay independent and make the most of their sight. February is Low Vision Awareness Month, a great time to learn more about low… Continue reading Tips on Coping with Low Vision
Drug-Overdose Suicides Increasing Among Older People
A new study of intentional drug overdose deaths, or suicides by an overdose of a medication or drug, found an overall decline in recent years in the United States, but an increase in young people aged 15-24, older people aged 75-84, and non-Hispanic Black women, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study… Continue reading Drug-Overdose Suicides Increasing Among Older People
How to Test Skin Care Products
With so many skin care products available, including cleansers, moisturizers and cosmetics, it can be difficult to know which products to choose. While understanding your skin type can help you choose the right products for your skin, it’s still possible that you’ll end up with a product that is irritating. Sometimes, a skin care ingredient,… Continue reading How to Test Skin Care Products
Grow a Few Vegetables Indoors This Winter
Limited outdoor growing space or cold winters may have you missing fresh homegrown vegetables. Make this the winter you try growing a few vegetables in a sunny window or under artificial lights. Greens are one of the easiest to grow indoors. Most leafy vegetables tolerate the lower light indoors, require minimal space, and prefer cool… Continue reading Grow a Few Vegetables Indoors This Winter
Lighthouse Guild Offers Tips for Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, affecting over 3 million people in the United States alone. It is often called the silent thief of sight because it robs people of vision slowly and without early symptoms. However, regular eye exams can lead to early diagnosis and help prevent vision loss. January… Continue reading Lighthouse Guild Offers Tips for Glaucoma Awareness Month
How Doctors Can Help Preserve Patients’ Brain Health
Primary care clinics can play an important role in preserving patients’ brain health using the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 as a guide, as well as addressing six other factors associated with cognitive decline, according to a new American Stroke Association/American Heart Association Scientific Statement, “A Primary Care Agenda for Brain Health. “ The… Continue reading How Doctors Can Help Preserve Patients’ Brain Health
Growing and Reblooming Moth Orchids
Brighten your indoor décor with beautiful blooming orchids. These living bouquets provide months of beauty with minimal care. Just provide the proper growing conditions and success is sure to follow. Start with a Phalaenopsis, moth orchid, that is best suited to the home environment making it the easiest to grow. Purchase a healthy plant with… Continue reading Growing and Reblooming Moth Orchids
Fighting High Cholesterol with Statins
You go to the gym faithfully, and you try to watch your diet. But after your annual physical, you find out that your blood cholesterol is surprisingly high. Your doctor calls you back to discuss taking a medication known as a statin. Here, in a Consumer Update, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) answeres… Continue reading Fighting High Cholesterol with Statins
How to Keep Your 2022 Health Resolutions
In an article for UCLA Health, written by Chayil Champion, the author writes that millions of people throughout the world set new goals associated with fitness, finances or embarking on a new endeavor. After two years of a worldwide pandemic, however, our general New Year’s resolution list may look a little different. “Some of the… Continue reading How to Keep Your 2022 Health Resolutions
Choosing The Right Hearing Aid
Are you or a loved one having a hard time hearing? Perhaps you’re thinking about getting a hearing aid. Hearing aid technology keeps evolving, which means there’s a growing variety of styles and features to consider. “People who already use a hearing aid know that selecting one is not a simple decision,” says Eric Mann,… Continue reading Choosing The Right Hearing Aid
Viagra and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. It is expected to affect 16 million Americans by 2050. The hallmarks of AD are amyloid plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. Efforts to develop new drugs that directly target amyloid or tau proteins haven’t yielded significant clinical benefits for patients. Another approach… Continue reading Viagra and Alzheimer’s
How To Have a Heart-Healthy 2022
Making New Year’s resolutions is a time-honored tradition, but sometimes those resolutions are easier to make than to keep. The American Heart Association has tips and resources to help you set goals you can keep all year long. “The new year is a time many people commit to making a new, healthy start – we… Continue reading How To Have a Heart-Healthy 2022
The Brain and “Eating Just Enough”
The brain plays a critical role in controlling body weight. It signals when to eat and when to stop. Not feeling full, or satiated, can lead to overeating and obesity. Researchers have identified brain regions involved in how the brain regulates food intake. These include the hypothalamus and hindbrain. However, drugs targeting neurons in these… Continue reading The Brain and “Eating Just Enough”
7 Surprising Causes of Back Pain
Most of us know the usual culprits of back pain; stress, excess body weight, improper lifting technique, and poor posture. While these are the typical causes, unexpected issues can be causing all that agony. Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non organic – meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as… Continue reading 7 Surprising Causes of Back Pain
Smoking Is Harmful to Your Skin
Smoking affects nearly every organ in the body and puts your overall health at risk. It damages your heart, your lungs, your bones, even your fertility. What does it do to the largest organ in the body – your skin? Smoking is related to the development of several skin disorders and if you already have… Continue reading Smoking Is Harmful to Your Skin
Heart Failure and African-Americans
Researchers have linked a rare genetic mutation found mostly in Black Americans and other people of African descent to an earlier onset of heart failure and a higher risk of hospitalization. The findings suggest that earlier screening for the mutation could lead to faster treatment and improved outcomes for heart failure in this vulnerable group,… Continue reading Heart Failure and African-Americans