_ Brain Health Sound Therapy May Balance Brain Signals to Reduce Blood Pressure & Migraines By Sondra Forsyth article A noninvasive neurotechnology that uses sound to balance right- and left-side brain frequencies was associated with lowered blood pressure, improved … Read More→
_ Cancer Center Ginger and Chili Peppers Could Work Together to Lower Cancer Risk By Sondra Forsyth article For many people, there’s nothing more satisfying than a hot, spicy meal. But some research has suggested that capsaicin, the … Read More→
_ Pets ΓÇ£Food PuzzlesΓÇ¥ Can Boost Your CatΓÇÖs Wellbeing By Sondra Forsyth article The effect of ΓÇ£food puzzlesΓÇ¥ on cats is a relatively new area of study and a group of veterinarians and … Read More→
_ bacteria Antibacterial Soap? Skip It By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: Recently the FDA issued a ruling prohibiting the marketing of soaps and body washes containing the ΓÇ£antibacterial active … Read More→
_ Heart Health High blood pressure / hypertension Driving Diastolic Blood Pressure Too Low Is Linked to Heart Damage By Sondra Forsyth article By analyzing medical records gathered over three decades on more than 11,000 Americans participating in a federally funded study, researchers … Read More→
_ 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→
_ Well-being Typical Gender Expectations Hurt Men as Well as Women By Jane Farrell article Gendered expectations in marriage are not just bad for women, they are also bad for men, according to a new … Read More→
_ Obesity Medical Devices that Treat Obesity: What to Know By Jane Farrell article An update from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on devices that may help if diet and exercise aren’t … Read More→
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_ Aging Well Positive Attitude Toward Aging Helps with Stress By Jane Farrell article A positive attitude toward aging gives older adults more resilience in stressful situations, according to new research from North Carolina … Read More→
Breast Cancer, Mammograms & Menopause By Sondra Forsyth blog The news media has lots to say about breast cancer, mammograms, and menopause. At times, I find myself a bit […]
_ Caregiving Vacation Advice for Caregivers By Jane Farrell article Summer vacation season is in full swing, and many people are making plans to get away. For some, the most … Read More→
_ Caregiving Rising Tide of Home Care for Disabled Seniors By Jane Farrell article More seniors are getting help from family, friends and hired helpers to keep them in their homes, despite disabilities that … Read More→
_ Pain Management (Knee Pain, Back Pain, Stomach Pain) The Illness of Chronic Pain By Jane Farrell article A sprained ankle can be a real pain.┬á But injuries like sprains, bone fractures, pulled muscles, cuts, and even minor … Read More→
_ Senior Health No Association Between ΓÇ£Bad CholesterolΓÇ¥ and Elderly Deaths By Sondra Forsyth article A University of South Florida professor and an international team of experts have found that older people with high levels … Read More→
_ Are Older Adults Being Appropriately Screened for Colorectal Cancer? By Sondra Forsyth article Who should consider colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and why? CRC is a common and costly disease, largely of the elderly, … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Cancer Overview Preventive Steps Substantially Reduce Cancer Risk By Jane Farrell article If people follow cancer prevention recommendations on diet and physical activity, overall cancer incidence and mortality will be reduced, according … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Are You Cooking Too Much Food for Your Loved Ones? By Jane Farrell article Serving too much food to loved onesΓÇô whether on holidays or weeknight dinners ΓÇô ends up wasting food and money, … Read More→