_ Metabolic Syndrome Very Few People Meet Standards for Metabolic Health By Jane Farrell article Even among people of normal weight, the prevalence of metabolic health in U.S. adults is extremely low, with just about … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health What Does It Mean to be Bipolar? By Sondra Forsyth article Everyone experiences normal ups and downs in their mood, but bipolar disorder ΓÇô characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy … Read More→
_ Bone Health Beyond Bone Mineral Density: Additional Bone Traits That Predict Risk for Fracture By Sondra Forsyth article Every year more than 2 million older Americans experience a fragility fracture to the hip, spine or wrist. Usually the … Read More→
_ Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea May Damage Women Earlier Than Men By Jane Farrell article Obstructive sleep apnea and snoring may damage heart function earlier in women than in men, according to new European research. … Read More→
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_ Birth Control On The Horizon: A Contraceptive Gel for Men By Jane Farrell article Researchers are working on a new contraceptive gel ΓÇô for men. A clinical trial, funded by the National Institutes of … Read More→
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_ Sleep Health 5 Tips for a Good NightΓÇÖs Sleep By Sondra Forsyth article Millions of Americans toss and turn much of the night, unable to fall asleep ΓÇô or to stay asleep once … Read More→
_ Alcohol Use Drinking at Home - and Driving Later By Jane Farrell article Although we associate drunk driving with drinking at restaurants and bars, drinking at home is also a big problem when … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Science Reveals Why Holiday Stress Can Impair Your Brain ΓÇô and How You Can Beat It! By Sondra Forsyth article Here we go again — the time of year that gave birth to the phrase ΓÇÿI need a vacation from … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health In-Person Contact May Protect Vets Against PTSD and Depression By Jane Farrell article Having regular in-person contact appears to protect against depression and PTSD in veterans, but Facebook contact might not be beneficial. … Read More→
_ Senior Health Older Patients Are Often Exposed to Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing By Sondra Forsyth article If you are a senior or if you are a caregiver for a loved one who is a senior, this … Read More→
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_ Skin cancer Skin Cancer: When Mohs Surgery is the Best Treatment By Sondra Forsyth article With more people diagnosed with skin cancer in the U.S. every year than all other forms of cancer combined, itΓÇÖs … Read More→
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_ Men's Health A Memory Diet for Men? By Jane Farrell article A diet that emphasizes leafy greens as well as other vegetables and fruits may be linked to a lower risk … Read More→