_ Kidney Health Prevent Kidney Stones with the Right Amount of Calcium By Sondra Forsyth article People whoΓÇÖve had calcium oxalate kidney stones do need a certain amount of calcium in their diets. Although almond milk … Read More→
_ Vision Health Dissatisfaction With Vision Is Fairly Common Following LASIK Surgery By Sondra Forsyth article In a study published online in November 2016 by JAMA Ophthalmology, results of a questionnaire indicated that visual symptoms and … Read More→
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_ Creative Activity Contributes to Well-Being By Jane Farrell article People who engage in everyday creative activity may experience an ΓÇ£upward spiralΓÇ¥ of increased wellbeing and creativity, according to researchers … Read More→
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_ Travel Online Security Tips While Traveling By Jane Farrell article Travelers often worry about flight delays, bad weather and disappointing accommodations when thinking about the factors that could ruin a … Read More→
_ Medical Care The Long-Term Care Patients Who Are at Highest Risk for Hospitalization By Jane Farrell article Long-term services and supports are provided to 12 million people who live in nursing home and assisted living facilities, as … Read More→
_ Senior Health As Life Expectancy Grows, Men Are Still Lagging By Sondra Forsyth article People worldwide are living longer, healthier lives. A 2016 Duke University study of mortality patterns in humans, as well as … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Undiagnosed Dementia Puts Elders at Risk By Sondra Forsyth article According to the World Health Organization, 47.5 million people worldwide are living with dementia, a number that is expected to … Read More→
_ The Start of Alzheimer's: A New Understanding By Jane Farrell article Australian researchers have shed new light on the nerve cell processes that lead to AlzheimerΓÇÖs Disease . The discovery overturns … Read More→
_ Medical Care 1 in 4 Vacations Includes a Trip to the ER By Sondra Forsyth article If you’ve ever had to seek medical attention for an illness or an injury during a vacation, you’re not alone. … Read More→
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_ Hospitalization What is "Outpatient Observation Status?" By Jane Farrell article The web of Medicare rules and regulations can be confusing at the best of times, but if youΓÇÖre facing an … Read More→
_ Heart Health Alcohol Consumption Has No Effect on Coronary Arteries By Sondra Forsyth article Researchers using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) have found no association between light to moderate alcohol consumption and coronary artery … Read More→
_ Medical Research A Component of Areca Nut Has Anti-Cancer Properties By Jane Farrell article Arecoline — the stimulant component of areca nuts — has anticancer properties, researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University … Read More→
_ Skin Health Your Gut May Be to Blame for Your Skin Disorder By Sondra Forsyth article Skin conditions in women over 40 such as rosacea and dry skin are typically considered to be dermatological issues, but … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Singing the Holiday Blues? By Sondra Forsyth article ItΓÇÖs the most wonderful time of the year.┬áBut sadly, not for everyone.┬áWhether itΓÇÖs dealing with loss, getting over an addiction, … Read More→
_ Turning Back the Aging Clock By Jane Farrell article A new approach that aims to reduce aging-related cellular damage has been developed by researchers from Caltech and UCLA. Led … Read More→