_ Senior Health Beyond Broken Bones, CT Scans Also Detect Frailty and Predict Survival By Sondra Forsyth article Using computed tomography (CT) to evaluate muscle health may help identify optimal treatments for older patients who fall and break … Read More→
_ Understanding the Microbiome Antibiotics May Not Be Needed for Older Patients with Urinary Tract Infections By Jane Farrell article Prescribing antibiotics for urinary tract infections may not be necessary for older patients, according to new research. That conclusion was … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral Health Surprising Summer Favorites that Stain Teeth By Sondra Forsyth article Don’t let these summer favorites stain your pearly whites! Celebrity dentist Dr. Victoria Veytsman who is the official dentist to … Read More→
_ Osteoporosis Some Osteoporosis Medicines May Not Be Beneficial Over the Long Term By Jane Farrell article Women who took bisphosphonates for up to 13 years in an effort to combat osteoporosis had no fewer fractures than … Read More→
_ Medical Care New Antibiotic Packs a Punch Against Bacterial Resistance By Sondra Forsyth article Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in La Jolla, CA have given new superpowers to a lifesaving antibiotic called … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Early Stage Breast-Cancer Patients May Be Getting Too Many Tests By Jane Farrell article Asymptomatic women who have been treated for early-stage breast cancer often undergo advanced imaging and other tests that provide little … Read More→
_ Alcohol Use Moderate Drinking Might Not Be as Healthy as You Think By Jane Farrell article The benefits of light alcohol consumption, as well as the risks associated with not drinking at all, might not be … Read More→
_ Heart Health Healthy Arteries May Be Possible as We Age By Sondra Forsyth article Having the blood vessels of a healthy 20-year-old into one’s 70s is possible but difficult in Western culture, according to … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health How to Thrive After Personal Tragedy By Sondra Forsyth article Most people have experienced something earth-shattering at some point in their lives, be it the death of a loved one, … Read More→
_ Men's Health Men Don't Talk About Their Family Health History Risks By Sondra Forsyth article Knowing your family history and hereditary risks is extremely important in preventing future health problems. But it’s a topic that … Read More→
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_ Dyslexia 5 Misconceptions About Dyslexia By Jane Farrell article So many of us with dyslexia have not felt heard or understood until very recently, with the influx of new … Read More→
_ Oral Health Cannabis Linked to Gum Disease By Jane Farrell article Frequent recreational use of cannabis–including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil–increases the risk of gum disease, Columbia University dental researchers have … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Caregiving AlzheimerΓÇÖs Association Survey Shows That Many Caregivers Are Going It Alone By Sondra Forsyth article Findings from an AlzheimerΓÇÖs Association survey released in June 2017 in conjunction with AlzheimerΓÇÖs & Brain Awareness Month show that … Read More→
_ Lyme disease A Guide to Natural Tick Repellents By Jane Farrell article One of the strongest weapons in the fight against Lyme disease is insect repellent, and there are a number of … Read More→
_ Medical Care A Crucial Factor in Heart-Failure Survival By Jane Farrell article When heart-failure patients were re-hospitalized within a month, those who returned to the same hospital were discharged quicker and were … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Treatment Options Restoring Sensation to the Breast after Mastectomy By Sondra Forsyth article More than 100,000 women have mastectomies in the United States every year. And, with surgical advances that promise a soft, … Read More→
_ Senior Health Patients Are Often Prescribed Potentially Futile Drugs in Their Final Days By Sondra Forsyth article Older adults often receive drugs of questionable benefit during their last months of life, according to the first study conducted … Read More→