_ Senior Health The Gene Associated with Age-Related Hearing Loss By Sondra Forsyth article The gene Slc4a10 had already been┬áidentified as necessary┬áfor eye function, but a new study linked defective Slc4a10 to age-related hearing … Read More→
_ Skin Wonder Water: Unexpected Infused Water Ideas for Gorgeous Skin By Sondra Forsyth article While most dermatologists and doctors preach the benefits of drinking more water, water gets boring. Perhaps youΓÇÖve done just about … Read More→
_ Arthritis An Easier Way to Detect Gout By Jane Farrell article Researchers have designed a portable imaging system that can diagnose gout, a condition that affects more than 8 million adults … Read More→
_ Pain Management (Knee Pain, Back Pain, Stomach Pain) The Illness of Chronic Pain By Jane Farrell article A sprained ankle can be a real pain.┬á But injuries like sprains, bone fractures, pulled muscles, cuts, and even minor … Read More→
_ Senior Health What Is a Geriatric Specialist and Who Needs One? By Sondra Forsyth article We are living longer. The dramatic increase in life expectancy is one of the most notable achievements of the 20th┬ácentury, … Read More→
_ Exercise Go for Your Own Gold By Sondra Forsyth article The summer Olympics begin one month from today. ┬áAs the world watches sports like triathlon, cycling, swimming and more, many … Read More→
_ Back Pain (slipped disc, herniated disc, etc., sciatica) Pain Management Exploring Options for Relieving Chronic Pain By Jane Farrell article Maybe your knees arenΓÇÖt what they once were, and a leisurely walk around the block has become a painful ordeal. … Read More→
_ Medical Care Navigating the Hospice Learning Curve By Sondra Forsyth article About twenty years ago a group of friends and I visited an acquaintance who was in a special hospice wing … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Are You an Aquaholic? Too Much H20 Can Be Dangerous By Sondra Forsyth article If youΓÇÖve ever tried to lose weight, youΓÇÖve probably heard a lot about water and weight loss. Can drinking more … Read More→
_ Osteoporosis One-Third of Women Taking Bisphosphonates Remain at Risk for Fracture By Sondra Forsyth article More than 53 million Americans age 50 and older, primarily women, have osteoporosis or are at high risk for the … Read More→
_ Hip Health Arthroscopic Hip Surgery Not Always The Best Choice By Jane Farrell article Although patients over 60 with hip problems might choose minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery instead of a total hip replacement, ┬áthat … Read More→
_ Medical Care New Study Suggests Patients May Shower Earlier after Knee Replacement Surgery By Jane Farrell article A study suggests it may not be necessary for knee replacement patients to wait up to two weeks after surgery … Read More→
_ Money Matters Five Ways to Start Preparing for Retirement By Jane Farrell article The ΓÇ£Greatest GenerationΓÇ¥ experienced the burgeoning of government and corporate pension and health-care plans post-World War II, but baby boomers … Read More→
_ Vitamins + Supplements Magnesium By Jane Farrell article What is Magnesium and What Does it Do? Magnesium, a mineral found abundantly in the body, is naturally present in … Read More→
_ Foot Care What You Should Know About Corns and Calluses By Jane Farrell article Ever wonder what causes corns and calluses? According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), these hard, thickened … Read More→
Wide Circle of Friends a Lifesaver for Widows By Sondra Forsyth blog IΓÇÖm doing OK since my husband died, except for the loneliness. ItΓÇÖs so hard to deal with. I wonder how […]
_ Medical Care The New Lexicon of Healthcare: Terms for the 21st Century of Wellness By Sondra Forsyth article Weekend warriors dedicated to fitness for play and performance are beginning to see the signs of aging wear and tear. … Read More→
_ Senior Health How Common Are Falls Among Older People? By Sondra Forsyth article According to the National Institute for Health: Senior Health, more than one in three people age 65 years or older … Read More→