_ Vision Health Eye Drops Using Newly Identified Chemical Could Clear up Cataracts By Jane Farrell article A chemical that could potentially be used in eye drops to reverse cataracts, the leading cause of blindness, has been … Read More→
_ Skin Great Skin Care on A Budget By Jane Farrell article November is National Healthy Skin Month, and physicians from the American Academy of Dermatology want to set one thing straight: … Read More→
_ Iron Supplements for Anemia: Lower Doses May Be Best By Jane Farrell article On November 10th 2015, thirdAGE published the breaking news about the new, lower blood pressure guidelines. Now the University of … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Update for Older People on the New Blood Pressure Recommendations By Jane Farrell article On November 10th 2015, thirdAGE published the breaking news about the new, lower blood pressure guidelines. Now the University of … Read More→
_ Friendship Singing Together Helps People Bond Quickly By Jane Farrell article We have long known the power of a good sing-along. Now, research from the University of Oxford has shown that … Read More→
_ Aging Well ΓÇ£Virtual WeekΓÇ¥ Brain Game Helps Older Adults Remain Independent Longer By Jane Farrell article An international team of scientists has demonstrated that just one month of training on a “Virtual Week” computer brain game … Read More→
_ A Frightening Epidemic among Middle-Class Americans By Jane Farrell article ThereΓÇÖs a new epidemic among white, middle-aged Americans, according to a recent study from Princeton University. The number of deaths … Read More→
_ Vegetarian? Make Sure YouΓÇÖre Eating Well By Jane Farrell article Vegetarian diets can meet all the recommendations for nutrients. The key is to consume a variety of foods and the … Read More→
Don't Believe Everything You See About Cancer "Cures" By blog Have you ever had friends or family members share advice such as this? “I was reading about a new cancer […]
Never Far From My Mind By blog This blog is an important part of my work identity. I post about interesting health topics and news about nursing […]
_ How to Find a Good Complementary Health Practitioner By Jane Farrell article Choosing a complementary health practitioner ΓÇô such as a massage therapist ΓÇô can be a tricky task. And you should … Read More→
_ Brain Health Memory Complaints in Older Women May Signal Thinking Problems Decades Later By Jane Farrell article A study published in the October 28th, 2015, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of … Read More→
_ Care More Expensive for Dementia Patients in Last Years of Life By Jane Farrell article The cost of care over the last five years of life for patients with dementia is significantly higher than for … Read More→
_ Vision Health The End Is in Sight for Reading Glasses By Jane Farrell article As people age, the lenses in the eyes lose flexibility and elasticity. This leads to a condition known as presbyopia, … Read More→
Cancer Survivors and Patients Need Flu Shot By blog If you're having chemotherapy treatment, should you get a flu shot? I was recently asked this, and the answer's yes. […]
Balancing Cancer Treatment and The Desire to Work By blog This week, I thought we'd talk about finding balance if you plan to continue to work during your cancer treatment. […]
_ Diabetes Health & Fitness Health Headlines Heart Health Standing at Work Burns Extra Calories By Jane Farrell article If you want to avoid sitting all day, try standing ΓÇô at your desk. According to a new University of … Read More→
Women's Health and Wellness Should Women Have an Annual Pelvic Exam? By Jane Farrell article For decades, pelvic exams have been a regular part of a woman’s annual doctor visit. In 2014, new evidence-based guidelines … Read More→