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_ Medical Care Foot Wrap Offers Alternative to Medication for Restless Legs Syndrome By Sondra Forsyth article Authors from Lake Erie Research Institute in Pennsylvania report an adjustable foot wrap used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS) … Read More→
_ Senior Health Why Older Adults Must Wear Helmets: Head Injuries Are Serious Trouble By Sondra Forsyth article HereΓÇÖs a dirty little secret about safety: People know they should wear helmets when riding bikes, skiing or snowboardingΓÇöbut many … Read More→
_ Relationships & Love Five Ways to Maintain a Grateful Harmony in Your Relationship By Sondra Forsyth article “What If…” ┬áWeΓÇÖve asked this question many times, sometimes in our heads and sometimes to each other. As college sweethearts, … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Senior Health The Other Dementias By Jane Farrell article Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioningΓÇöthinking, remembering, and reasoningΓÇöand behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with … Read More→
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