Knee Pain Osteoarthritis Pain Management Women's Health and Wellness Women with Knee Osteoarthritis Experience More Pain Than Men Do By Jane Farrell article Among patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, women experienced greater sensitivity to various pain modalities — such as lower tolerance … Read More→
_ Diabetes Health & Fitness Health Headlines Heart Health Standing at Work Burns Extra Calories By Jane Farrell article If you want to avoid sitting all day, try standing ΓÇô at your desk. According to a new University of … Read More→
Medical Care Medical Procedures Good Communication in the OR Prevents Patient Complications By Jane Farrell article In a study by psychologists and surgeons concerning elective, open abdominal surgeries conducted in 167 patients, communication by the surgical … Read More→
Cancer Center Men's Health Prostate cancer Should You Be Screened for Prostate Cancer? By Jane Farrell article Bernie WoodenΓÇÖs story is hardly unique. The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test used to be given to men fairy routinely. And … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain Health Cancer Center Caregiving Health Headlines Cancer Drug May Help with Alzheimer's By article New research shows that a cancer drug administered to rats improved their memory and made them more attuned to what … Read More→
Women's Health and Wellness Should Women Have an Annual Pelvic Exam? By Jane Farrell article For decades, pelvic exams have been a regular part of a woman’s annual doctor visit. In 2014, new evidence-based guidelines … Read More→
Aging Well Friendship Mental & Emotional Health Senior Health Well-being In-Person Contact Is Critical to Seniors' Mental Well-Being By Jane Farrell article In a study of adults aged 50 years and older, the probability of experiencing depressive symptoms steadily increased as the … Read More→
_ Men's Health The Risk of "All-Natural" ED Treatments By Jane Farrell article Men, beware! Products falsely marketed as ΓÇ£dietary supplementsΓÇ¥ or ΓÇ£foodsΓÇ¥ that promise to enhance your sexual performance or increase sexual … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Mind & Body Wellness Positive Attitude Stress-Free Living There's Still Time to Make Your New Year's Resolutions Happen By article Remember those New YearΓÇÖs resolutions you made on January 1? ┬áYouΓÇÖve got about two months left in the year to … Read More→
Medical Care Information Handling by Some Health Apps Not as Secure as It Should Be By Jane Farrell article Some health apps that have been clinically-accredited may not have been complying with principles of data protection, according to research … Read More→
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Medical Care Vitamins + Supplements Drug Allergies: 6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor By Jane Farrell article At one time or another, you or someone you know has probably had some sort of allergic reaction. But how … Read More→
Hip Health Senior Health High-Volume Facilities Better for Nursing Hip Fractures By Jane Farrell article There isn’t a lot of information available to help family caregivers choose the best skilled nursing facility for an elderly … Read More→
Brain Health Concussions and other common head injuries Memory Loss Solve the Medical Riddle: She Has Had a Constant Headache for Two Weeks and Her Pupils Are Not the Same Size, Second Week By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: Welcome to our ThirdAge feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the … Read More→
Healthy Diet & Nutrition Heart Health No Link Between Coffee and AFib By Jane Farrell article There is no association between coffee consumption and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to research published September … Read More→
Menopause Women's Health and Wellness Taming Hot Flashes Without Hormones By Jane Farrell article Some three-quarters of North American women have menopausal hot flashes, but many cannot use hormones for medical reasons or choose … Read More→
_ Heart Attack Heart Health Heart health Overview over-the-counter medicines prescription medicines The Latest on Pain Relievers: Answers from the FDA By article Here, a Q & A with Sharon Hertz, Deputy Director of FDA’s Division of Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Rheumatology Products, who … Read More→
Age-related macular degeneration Senior Health Vision Health People Who Have AMD Can Use Desk Top Touch Screens Accurately By Jane Farrell article Older adults with central vision loss caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have no problem with accuracy in performing touch … Read More→