_ Age-related macular degeneration Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Heart Health Heart Drug May Raise Risk of Alzheimer's and Macular Degeneration By Jane Farrell article A drug that can halt the progression of heart failure and reduce cardiovascular-related deaths may have serious side effects, including … Read More→
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7 Ways To Fall Off the Exercise Wagon By blog We’re approaching the time of year where, despite our best efforts, schedules and obligations start to crowd out common sense. […]
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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 […]
_ 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→
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 […]