_ Mental & Emotional Health Fighting Mild Forgetfulness By Jane Farrell article Editor’s note: Dementia, including Alzheimer’s, is one of the most frightening health problems, especially as we age. It cannot be prevented or cured, and it is marked by a humiliating mental decline. Because it affects primarily older people, many of us are frightened by signs of forgetfulness or memory loss. Here, the experts from the National Institute on Aging explain the issue of mild forgetfulness and how you can handle it: What is mild forgetfulness?
_ Marriage Happy Couples Can Resolve Fights By Jane Farrell article Just in time for Valentine’ s Day 2014, Baylor University psychologist Keith Sanford, Ph.D. reports that being critical, angry, and defensive isn't always a bad thing for couples having a big disagreement — provided they are in a satisfying relationship. In that case, they likely will have a "big resolution" regardless of how negative they were during the discussion, according to his study, published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
_ Meds That Fight Fever May Spread the Flu By article Better not reach for the Advil or some aspirin when you have the flu. You may end up infecting others. Research done at McMaster University in Ontario showed that the widespread use of medications containing fever-reducing drugs may lead to tens of thousands more influenza cases and more than a thousand deaths attributable to influenza, each year across North America. These drugs include ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and acetylsalicylic acid. The study was published in January 2014 in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
_ Marine Bacteria Fight Tough Infections By article Aggressive infections are a growing health problem all over the world. The development of resistant bacteria is rampant and in the United States, resistant staphylococci cause more deaths than AIDS on an annual basis. Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmarare studying a new form of treatment based on marine bacteria. The results have been published in the journal PLOS ONE.
_ Physician reassures sufferers of chronic COVID symptoms that relief is possible By Jane Farrell article Loss or distorted sense of taste and/or smell. Brain fog. Tinnitus. Fatigue. Digestive issues. For millions of COVID survivors, some … Read More→
_ Pain Management Pain Relief Found in The Garden By Jane Farrell article Look to the garden, farmerΓÇÖs market, or refrigerator next time you are battling sore muscles, indigestion, and headaches. These five … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Why Cold Showers Could Be Good for You By Jane Farrell article Running out of hot water during your shower might be a good thing. A cold shower ΓÇö even just for … Read More→
_ Falls Stay alert to avoid falls that can cause serious injuries By Jane Farrell article Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary … Read More→
_ Pain Management What You Can Do About Your Back Pain By Jane Farrell article Whether weΓÇÖre commuting to the office, working at a desk or hunched over a computer or other device, these activities … Read More→
_ Common Types of Warts and What to Do About Them By Jane Farrell article Warts can be a nuisance, and sometimes painful, but they are usually harmless. These small, non-cancerous skin growths occur from … Read More→
_ Hobbies Boost Your Indoor GardenΓÇÖs Beauty By Jane Farrell article Whether your indoor garden has outgrown its location or you are looking to expand your garden, a bit of pinching, … Read More→
_ Advances in Breast Augmentation: Know What to Expect By Jane Farrell article Cultural expectations change, particularly when it comes to the female body. Millions of women have embraced an active lifestyle in … Read More→
_ Health May Is Mental Health Month By Jane Farrell article Mental health issues are not new. However, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed around the country since 1949 through … Read More→
_ Health Hospice vs. Palliative Care: What's Better for Your Loved One? By Jane Farrell article Hospice or palliative care? Many people think they are one and the same, but that is not exactly accurate. Each … Read More→
_ Advances in Breast Cancer Research By Jane Farrell article Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women. Breast cancer death rates have been falling over the … Read More→
_ What Your Values Tell You About You By Jane Farrell blog Your values describe what you think is good, true and worthwhile. Advertising, media, popular icons and people close to you […]
_ The File of Dread in My Head By Jane Farrell blog Every so often, usually after a Rueben sandwich and way too much caffeine, I have the ultimate insomnia anxiety attack. […]
_ Coughs and Colds The Yucky Stuff that Keeps You Healthy By Jane Farrell article Mucus has several names. Snot, the sticky goo that pours from your nose during a cold. Or phlegm, the gunk … Read More→