_ Oral Health Poor Dental Health Linked to Frailty in Older Men By Jane Farrell article Poor oral health in older men appears to be linked to frailty, according to British researchers. Frailty is the medical … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Do You Really Need the New Year to Make Resolutions? By Sondra Forsyth article ItΓÇÖs that time of the year again when most people make┬áresolutions for the New Year.┬áLose weight. Organize closets. Clean out … Read More→
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_ African-American Adolescents and Depression By Jane Farrell article Black adolescents express depressive symptoms differently than people from other age and racial groups, according to a new study, and … Read More→
_ Hip Health Do You Really Need A Hip Replacement? By Jane Farrell article If your hips hurt, every position is uncomfortable. Sitting or standing, walking or even lying downΓÇönothing gives you relief. These … Read More→
_ Protecting Your Family Against Carbon Monoxide By Jane Farrell article Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas, can be deadly. The experts at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) share strategies … Read More→
_ Aging Well Experts Call for World Health Organization to Rethink ΓÇ£UnacceptableΓÇ¥ Plan for Older People By Sondra Forsyth article The World Health Organization (WHO) has been accused of “washing its hands of older people” in its proposed priorities for … Read More→
_ Caregiving Long-Distance Caregiving: Dealing with Frustration and Guilt By Jane Farrell article ┬áCaregiving, especially from a distance, is likely to bring out many different emotions. Feeling frustrated and angry with everyone, from … Read More→
_ Girls' Social Camouflage Skills May Delay or Prevent Autism Diagnosis By Sondra Forsyth article On parent-reporting measures, girls with autism seem to struggle more than boys with performing routine tasks like getting up and … Read More→
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_ Health Headlines Hair Loss and Uterine Fibroids By Jane Farrell article African-American women with a common pattern of hair loss have an increased chance of developing uterine fibroids, according to new … Read More→
_ Accessing Your Own Genomic Data Is a Civil Right By Sondra Forsyth article The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, or GINA, expanded individuals’ access to genetic information by forcing changes to the … Read More→
_ Cancer Overview When Cancer Comes Back By Jane Farrell article From the National Cancer Institute, information every cancer survivor should know: When cancer comes back after treatment, doctors call it … Read More→
_ Elder Financial Abuse: Signs and Prevention By Jane Farrell article Today, there are over 40 million people 65 or older in the U.S. Unfortunately, this demographic, especially those with … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Junk food Tax Is Legally and Administratively Viable By Sondra Forsyth article An original analysis by researchers at New York University College of Global Public Health and the Friedman School of Nutrition … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health How to Make New YearΓÇÖs Resolutions and Make Them Stick By Sondra Forsyth article Every year we begin a new year resolving to do (or quit doing) something and expect to be the game … Read More→
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_ Heart Health Neighborhood Factors May Predict Heart Failure By Jane Farrell article Neighborhood-level socioeconomic factors in low-income areas may significantly predict heart failure risk beyond individual health factors and socioeconomic status, according … Read More→