_ Infant Health Despite Warnings, Many U.S. Families Still Use Infant Walkers By Jane Farrell article In addition to lacking any benefits for children, infant walkers pose a significant risk of injury. But they are still … Read More→
_ Sleep Health Sleep Problems? Only Your Dentist May Know for Sure By Sondra Forsyth article Have problems sleeping?┬áYou may have a little-known condition called upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), and your dentist may be the … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Research Shows That Busy People Make Healthier Choices By Sondra Forsyth article Busyness is often thought of as a modern day affliction, but it can also help you delay gratification and make … Read More→
_ Heart Health Cardiovascular-Related Deaths Higher for U.S. Hispanics Who Live in Counties with Higher Hispanic Population By Jane Farrell article Hispanics living in the U.S. face more cardiovascular-related death in counties heavily populated by Hispanics than those living in more … Read More→
_ Kid's & Teen Health In-Class Physical Exercise Won't Disrupt Learning, Teaching By Jane Farrell article Researchers have found that incorporating brief bursts of physical exercise into grade-school classes doesnΓÇÖt disrupt teaching or learning and appears … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Post Summer Blues? 5 Ways to Boost Your Mood This Fall By Sondra Forsyth article For many people the end of summertime means back to school and back to the grind. Companies launch into their … Read More→
_ Pain A New View of Chronic Pain By Jane Farrell article The effect of a new concept known as High Impact Chronic Pain (HICP) is as likely among people with chronic … Read More→
_ Heart Health Heart Failure Patients with Mitral Regurgitation Benefit from Minimally Invasive Procedure By Sondra Forsyth article A multicenter clinical trial has found that a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter mitral valve repair significantly reduced hospitalizations and … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Diagnosing and Treating Resistant Hypertension By Sondra Forsyth article Resistant hypertension affects 12 percent to15 percent of patients treated for high blood pressure according to a new scientific statement … Read More→
_ Medical Research Worms Subjected to Stress Show Permanent Negative Effects By Jane Farrell article Worms whose sexual maturation was deliberately short-circuited by lack of food showed lasting effects, with the worms acting like juveniles … Read More→
_ Medical Care Would You Record Your Doctor Visit? By Jane Farrell article Most people have never recorded a visit with their doctor, while 28 percent of doctors have done so for their … Read More→
_ Sepsis Get Ahead of Sepsis By Jane Farrell article Infections can put you and your family at risk for a life-threatening condition called sepsis. Sepsis is the bodyΓÇÖs extreme … Read More→
_ Sexual Health Study First to Report Sexual Behavior Norms for U.S. Adults with Dementia Living at Home By Jane Farrell article Most people with dementia who have partners and live at home are sexually active, according to new research. But people … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness Mixed Chemicals in Beauty Products May Harm Women's Hormones By Sondra Forsyth article As we go about our daily lives, we are exposed to many different chemicals that could have negative effects on … Read More→
_ Senior Health Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Found to Have No Effect on Healthy Life Span in Older People By Sondra Forsyth article
_ Health Care Scams Beware of Bogus Cancer Fundraisers By Jane Farrell article Crowdfunding for alternative cancer therapies has soared in recent years. But researchers fear that huge sums are being raised for … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral Health How to Build Mutual Respect in the Dentist-Patient Relationship By Sondra Forsyth article There is a wealth of information available to dentists on how to build a better relationship with their patients ΓÇô … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance Overuse One in Four Older Adults Prescribed a Benzodiazepine Goes on to Risky Long-Term Use By Sondra Forsyth article Prescriptions for sedatives known as benzodiazepines may start as well-intentioned efforts to calm anxiety, improve sleep or ease depression. But … Read More→