_ Music Alleviates Cancer Patients' Symptoms By Sondra Forsyth article A systematic review published by the Cochrane Library in August 2016 found that there is significant evidence that music interventions … Read More→
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_ Aging Well Medical Care Discussing Older Adults' Values & Goals Helps Guide Healthcare Providers By Sondra Forsyth article According to he Health in Aging Foundation, person-centered care puts individual values and preferences at the heart of healthcare decisions, … Read More→
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_ Men's Health Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer By Jane Farrell article Low levels of Vitamin D appear to be linked to aggressive prostate cancer, according to new research. The finding, by … Read More→