_ Digestive Health Genetic Clue to Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome By Jane Farrell article Genetics researchers in the UK have identified a genetic variant that doubles an individualΓÇÖs risk of developing ulcerative colitis, one … Read More→
_ Senior Health Older Adults Who Take Many Medications Have a Higher Risk for Becoming Frail By Sondra Forsyth article According to a February 2017 release from The Health in Aging Foundation, taking more than five medications is linked to … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Do You Need A Therapist? These 5 Signs Point to Yes By Sondra Forsyth article You lose a loved one, a job, a relationship, a pet or get into an accident, have an injury, gain … Read More→
_ Heart Health Seven Ways to Modify Heart-Disease Risk By Jane Farrell article According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease is the number one killer of women, causing one in three … Read More→
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_ Why Glucose Level in Brain Signals Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article One of the earliest signs of AlzheimerΓÇÖs disease is a decline in glucose levels in the brain. It appears in … Read More→
_ Medical Care What Patients Say Compared to What Doctors Document By Sondra Forsyth article Compare a patient’s self-reported eye symptoms to their electronic medical record, and clear discrepancies can be seen. That is the … Read More→
_ The Right Workout Clothes Can be A Great Motivator By Jane Farrell article Editor’s note: There are so many kinds of activewear available today that picking the right outfit can be a challenge, … Read More→
_ Heart Health The Heart Treatment that May be Linked to Cognitive Decline By Jane Farrell article A common treatment for irregular heartbeat might cause brain lesions under some circumstances, according to new research. The treatment, catheter … Read More→
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_ Medical Research A Faster TB Treatment? By Jane Farrell article Taking a new approach toward tuberculosis therapy, a UCLA-led research team has devised a potential drug regimen that could cut … Read More→
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_ Weight Loss Telephone Wellness Coaching Helps People Lose Weight By Sondra Forsyth article Members of Kaiser Permanente, an integrated managed care consortium in Oakland, California, lost an average of 10 pounds each when … Read More→
_ Dental Health A Routine Oral-Cancer Exam Could Save Your Life By Jane Farrell article Each year, over 49,000 cases of oral cancer are detected in the U.S.; even more alarming is that one person … Read More→
_ Medical Care Anti-Clotting Drugs May Be Unnecessary for Most Surgery Patients By Sondra Forsyth article As many as three out of four surgery patients could be receiving anti-clotting medications that they do not need, according … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Five Foods to Boost Your Immune System By Sondra Forsyth article Eat colorful fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals.┬áReach for red and pink grapefruits, oranges, kiwis, and berries. Choose … Read More→
_ Medical Research The First Pair of "Smart" Glasses By Jane Farrell article The days of wearing bifocals or constantly switching to reading glasses might soon come to an end. A team led … Read More→
_ Parenting Keeping Kids Safe in Cribs By Jane Farrell article As any parent whose baby has spent some time in the hospital knows, all cribs are not created equal. In … Read More→