_ Do Ageist Expectations Affect Our Health? Of Course. By Sondra Forsyth blog Once I got past the title (ΓÇ£What if Age Is Nothing but a Mind-Set?ΓÇ¥) and the creepy photographs of faux-old […]
Menopause and Swimsuit Season By Sondra Forsyth blog Welcome to the sisterhood of the shrinking bathing suits! ItΓÇÖs that time of the year when I get out my […]
_ Allergies Tips to Minimize Allergy Symptoms During Peak Allergy Season By Sondra Forsyth article The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) estimates that about 50 million of Americans suffer from allergies, which … Read More→
_ 5 Hidden Dangers That Can Make Your Home Unsafe By Sondra Forsyth article Do you feel safe in your home? Most people do. But even though you may have thought to put up … Read More→
_ How to Treat Blisters By Jane Farrell article Whether itΓÇÖs because you started running more or just got a new pair of sandals, it seems like summer is … Read More→
_ Kindred Spirits Share Magic of Lives Connecting By Jane Farrell blog Have you ever met someone and instantly felt connected in a way that was so meaningful, like you needed to […]
_ Medical Care Medical Procedures Patients Trust Doctors Who Acknowledge Their Own Bias By Jane Farrell article Patients tend to trust doctors more if they disclose a bias toward their specialty, research shows. In fact, though, such … Read More→
_ Unprecedented Improvements in AlzheimerΓÇÖs Patients By Sondra Forsyth article Results from quantitative MRI and neuropsychological testing show unprecedented improvements in ten patients with early Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or its … Read More→
_ Malignant Melanoma Skin cancer Specialized Tests for Melanoma By Jane Farrell article According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), melanoma rates in the United States have doubled over the past two … Read More→
_ Lost By Jane Farrell blog Nope, IΓÇÖm not talking about the TV show Lost. IΓÇÖm talking about a text I sent my friend in Georgia. […]
_ Mental & Emotional Health The Beauty of Old Age: A ΓÇ£HigherΓÇ¥ Perspective By Sondra Forsyth article Most people grasp how crucial it is for children to not miss out on their childhood, but we often forget … Read More→
_ Skin Health Are You Using Sunscreen Correctly? By Sondra Forsyth article How well do you understand sunscreen? For many consumers, the answer is not so well. According to a 2016 American … Read More→
_ Caregiving My Sister's Lungs, Part 3: A Primer on Lung Transplants By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs Note: In the third part of a five-part series, thirdAGE contributor Nancy Wurtzel (at right in the above photo) … Read More→
_ Medical Procedures What Medical Tests Should You Be Taking? By Jane Farrell article What tests you should take, and how often you should take them, can present a confusing picture. Here, from SeniorHealth … Read More→
_ Heart Health Senior Health Older Adults Need Better Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Control By Sondra Forsyth article The leading cause of death in the elderly, the fastest growing segment of the population, is cardiovascular disease (CVD). Prevention … Read More→
_ Medical Care Medical Error 3rd Leading Cause of Death in U.S. By Jane Farrell article Analyzing medical death rate data over an eight-year period, Johns Hopkins patient safety experts have calculated that medical error is … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Innovative Technique for Reconstructing Breast after Mastectomy By Sondra Forsyth article University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons have developed a new breast reconstruction technique that combines advantages of two … Read More→
_ Bone Health Osteoporosis: Get Checked By Jane Farrell article Nearly 56 million American adults have osteoporosis or low bone density. Each year, osteoporosis causes two million broken bones in … Read More→