_ Type 2 Diabetes What to Know About Diabetes Mellitus By Jane Farrell article Diabetes mellitusΓÇöoften shortened to just ΓÇ£diabetesΓÇ¥ΓÇöis one of the most common diseases in the world, affecting more than 8% of … Read More→
_ Skin Health How to Choose the Right Sunscreen By Jane Farrell article Summer is a time for COVID-safe beach days, pool fun and outdoor adventures. But without the right sun protection, your … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Pre-Birth Surgery Treats Potential Heart Condition By Jane Farrell article For the first time, researchers performed a successful in-utero surgery to repair a potentially deadly developmental condition by treating an … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Blood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they matter? By Jane Farrell article t’s a standard part of any medical visit. Someone, typically a nurse, wraps a cuff around your arm and asks … Read More→
_ Indoor Garden Fail By Jane Farrell blog IΓÇÖm a pretty good gardener when it comes to outdoor plants. I can grow tomatoes, apples, blueberries and asparagus. I […]
_ Health Headlines Brain Food: Alzheimer's and Diet By Jane Farrell article The MIND and Mediterranean diets ΓÇö both of which are rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, and … Read More→
_ addiction Expert calls for reforms to address the overdose crisis By Jane Farrell article In a Perspective piece published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the authors state that the federal government’s elimination … Read More→
_ Hobbies Grow Easy-Care, Colorful Mandevillas By Jane Farrell article Bold color, tropical beauty, and easy-care mandevillas make excellent additions to patios, decks, and gardens. Train them onto a trellis, … Read More→
_ Stroke Cognitive impairment after stroke is common, and early diagnosis and treatment needed By Jane Farrell article A recent scientific statement by the American Heart Association shows that over half of people who have had a stroke … Read More→
_ Screening for Tuberculosis By Jane Farrell article An influential medical panel has recommended the continued use of screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) for patients who are … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Mammogram Guidelines Are Changing By Jane Farrell article An influential health panel has issued a ΓÇ£draft recommendationΓÇ¥ that all women be screened for breast cancer every other year … Read More→
_ Medicare To Fix Medicare Spending, Prevent Fractures Among Aging Americans By Jane Farrell article As the White House and Congress prepare for negotiations over the budget and U.S. debt ceiling, there has been a … Read More→
_ Skin Health Could A Metal Implant Affect Your Skin? By Jane Farrell article Millions of people in the U.S. report having a metal allergy, and current estimates state that 10 percent of Americans … Read More→
_ Money Matters Annuities: The Swiss Army Knife of Personal Finance By Jane Farrell article When IΓÇÖm asked if an annuity is a good buy, I reply: it all depends on your situation and your … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Bariatric Surgery and Cancer By Jane Farrell article Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery may have a surprising ΓÇô and welcome ΓÇô side effect, according to a new study. Just 4% … Read More→
_ How to Support Caregiving From Afar By Jane Farrell article Many people live far away from their family or friends who need help. If you donΓÇÖt live nearby, you can … Read More→
_ Breast cancer Depression And Breast-Cancer Survival By Jane Farrell article In a recent study, having depression before or after a breast cancer diagnosis was associated with a lower likelihood of … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Who is At Risk for Hypertension, the Medical Term for High Blood Pressure? By Jane Farrell article Sometimes national statistics are so shocking that people have to stop and take notice. This is certainly the case for … Read More→