Mental & Emotional Health Why Are the Holidays So Hard and How Can You Get Through Them? ΓÇ¿ By Jane Farrell article We’re supposed to be excited for the holidays. But if you’re like many people, you may ΓÇ¿find yourself dreading the … Read More→
_ Skin Skin Health Best Skin-Care Strategies in Your 40s and 50s By Jane Farrell article Although skin aging is inevitable, that doesnΓÇÖt mean you canΓÇÖt do anything about it, experts say. ΓÇ£ItΓÇÖs possible to have … Read More→
Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Medical Research Another ΓÇ£Alzheimer's in a DishΓÇ¥ Model By Jane Farrell article In October 2014, we posted an article on ThirdAge.com about an ΓÇ£AlzheimerΓÇÖs in a Dish ModelΓÇ¥ (https://thirdage.com/node/2884631) developed at Massachusetts … Read More→
_ Exercise Senior Health Better Balance Means a Better Life By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: Falling is an especially serious problem for older people; it can lead not only to injury but also … Read More→
Mental & Emotional Health Biological Causes of Mental Illness Decrease DocsΓÇÖ Empathy By article Give therapists and psychiatrists information about the biology of a mental disorder, and they have less — not more — … Read More→
_ Public Restrooms: Not as Unhealthy as You Might Think By Jane Farrell article Research done at San Diego State University found that public restrooms are no more healthy or unhealthy than the bathroom … Read More→
Kidney Disease New Therapeutic Strategy in Chronic Kidney Disease By Jane Farrell article Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects at least one in four Americans who are older than 60 and can significantly shorten … Read More→
Solve the Medical Riddle: She Had a Rash on Her Arms and Then New Patches Started Appearing on Her Legs, Second 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→
Breast Cancer Elderly Breast Ca Patients Get Radiation Despite Findings By Jane Farrell article An analysis done at Duke University has found that while clinical trial data support omitting radiation treatments for elderly women … Read More→
Hosting the Holiday Meal Menopausal Style By blog No sooner did you catch a passing glance at the autumn leaves, than it’s time for the holidays—stressful under the […]
_ Breast Cancer New Device May Ease Mammography Discomfort By Jane Farrell article Researchers have developed a new device that may result in more comfortable mammography. According to a study presented in December … Read More→
Medical Care Prompt Care for Dislocated Shoulder Prevents Repeat Dislocations By Jane Farrell article Prompt and appropriate treatment of a dislocated shoulderΓÇöwhen the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) is completely knocked out … Read More→
Cosmetic Surgery 4 Tips for Anyone Considering Plastic Surgery By Jane Farrell article Thankfully, societyΓÇÖs understanding of plastic surgery has matured as the practice has demonstrated its ability to improve human well-being, says … Read More→
Foot Care TLC for Holiday Feet By Jane Farrell article The holiday season is festive and fun, but it can also be extremely tough on your feet. Shopping for hours … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain Health Senior Health Many Seniors Aren't Getting Dementia Tests By Jane Farrell article Millions of seniors with signs of cognitive impairment havenΓÇÖt seen a doctor about them, according to a new study from … Read More→
_ Solve the Medical Riddle: She Had a Rash on Her Arms and Then New Patches Started Appearing on Her Legs, 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→
Vision Health New Laser Therapy Helps Slow AMD By Jane Farrell article A low impact, low energy laser treatment for patients with early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has produced positive results by … Read More→
_ Solve the Medical Riddle: She Had a Rash on Her Arms and Then New Patches Started Appearing on Her Legs, Fourth 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→