_ Senior Health How Cholesterol Contributes to Age-Related Neuron Impairment By Sondra Forsyth article A 2018 study sheds light on why neurons of older individuals are less able to repair their fatty, protective sheaths. … Read More→
_ Money Matters 3 Ways the New Tax Law Will Hit Seniors Hard in Health Costs By Sondra Forsyth article TrumpΓÇÖs new Tax Law, which will result in a $1.5 trillion tax cut, was seen by some as a Christmas … Read More→
_ Expecting Your Kids To Take Care Of You? Think Again By Jane Farrell article The statistics are sobering. At some point, about 70 percent of Americans over 65 will need some type of long-term … Read More→
_ Constipation Digestive Health How to Stop Constipation with a Few Simple Adjustments to Your Diet By Sondra Forsyth article Constipation┬áis one of the most common┬ádigestive complaints, affecting around 42 million people in the U.S, according to the┬áNational Institute of … Read More→
_ 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→
_ 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→
_ Skin Uncovering the Benefits of Fractional Laser Treatments By Sondra Forsyth article In the world of laser skin technology, a time-capsule trip back to the early aughts shows dermatologists at a crossroads: … Read More→
_ 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→
_ 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→
_ Medical Procedures Ophthalmologists and Electronic Health Records By Jane Farrell article Although ophthalmologists’ use of electronic health records (EHR) systems for storing and accessing patients’ medical histories more than doubled between … Read More→
_ 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→
_ Money Matters Annuities Beat CDs by Offering Higher Guaranteed Rates and Tax Savings By Sondra Forsyth article Older Americans love certificates of deposit. But fixed-rate annuities, which function like CDs, usually pay much higher guaranteed rate. And … Read More→
_ Skin cancer Sorting Out Freckles, Moles, and Skin Cancer By Sondra Forsyth article Hankering for a dusting of ΓÇ£angel kissesΓÇ¥ across the bridge of your nose? Your local tattoo parlor may oblige: Freckle … Read More→
_ Children's Health How to Care for a Child with Chickenpox By Jane Farrell article The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) offers tips and strategies for caring for children with chickenpox: Chickenpox is a highly … Read More→
Prostate cancer Genetic counseling and Testing for Hereditary Prostate Cancer By Sondra Forsyth article There have been few recommendations to guide physicians about when to offer men genetic consultation for prostate cancer risk. Now, … Read More→
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