_ Breast Cancer Detection of Early-Stage Breast Cancer Increases With Age By Jane Farrell article The mammography detection rate of an early-stage but potentially invasive type of breast cancer rises with age, according to a … Read More→
Alzheimer's Research and Funding Articles By Jane Farrell blog The national media covers AlzheimerΓÇÖs heavily.┬á So heavily that I often find itΓÇÖs difficult to keep track of it all.┬á […]
_ Not Just Bone Density Anymore: Genetics, Aging and Osteoporosis By Jane Farrell article One of the defining moments of my work in aging research was learning how dramatically age affects the deterioration of … Read More→
_ Vegetarian? Make Sure YouΓÇÖre Eating Well By Jane Farrell article Vegetarian diets can meet all the recommendations for nutrients. The key is to consume a variety of foods and the … Read More→
Don't Believe Everything You See About Cancer "Cures" By blog Have you ever had friends or family members share advice such as this? “I was reading about a new cancer […]
_ Money Matters Retirement The Social Security Dilemma: Draw Now Or Draw Later? By Jane Farrell article The temptation is great. Maybe too great for some. The federal government allows retirees to start drawing Social Security as … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance Overuse New Policy Statements Urge Strong Regulations of E-Cigarettes By Jane Farrell article Parents and grandparents, take note! While adolescent use of tobacco has declined since the 1970s, e-cigarettes are threatening to addict … Read More→
_ Solve the Medical Riddle: Her Broken Bone IsnΓÇÖt Healing, First Week By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: Welcome to our ThirdAge feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the … Read More→
7 Surprising Reasons Stress is Good for You By blog Most of us could claim to be experts on stress. We know the feelings of being rushed and overwhelmed, of […]
_ The Kids are Gone. Time to Downsize? By blog My parents lived in their home long after my moving out. But when my father died, my mom did finally […]
Never Far From My Mind By blog This blog is an important part of my work identity. I post about interesting health topics and news about nursing […]
_ 5 Bedroom Issues Linked to Heart Disease By Jane Farrell article Experts say the bedroom is often the first place couples detect early symptoms of heart disease, many tied to aging. … Read More→
_ Medical Care Patients' Preferences for Receiving Test Results By Jane Farrell article The results of common medical tests are sometimes delivered to patients by email, letters or voice mail, but are these … Read More→
_ Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths By Jane Farrell article “Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!” “Eat as much as you want and still lose weight!” “Try the thigh buster … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Scientists Produce Resveratrol in Tomatoes By Jane Farrell article As a result of research done at the John Innes Centre in the UK, one tomato can provide as much … Read More→
5 Ways to Insure Your Relationship Lasts Forever By blog IΓÇÖve been married twice before and have now been happily married to Carlin for 35 years. Until recently I never […]
_ A Simple Blood Test to Detect Dehydration By Jane Farrell article Inexpensive blood tests already in use can diagnose dangerous dehydration in older people, a new study says. The best test … Read More→
_ More Medicine May Not Be Better Medicine for Older Patients By Jane Farrell article Seniors being treated with medicine for levels of blood sugar and hypertension may be able to take less medicine without … Read More→