_ Heart Health Spouses of ICU Patients Have Their Own Heart Attack Risk By Jane Farrell article Having a spouse in a hospitalΓÇÖs intensive care unit (ICU) may make a person more likely to have a heart … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension High Blood Pressure Awareness and Treatment Declining By Jane Farrell article Nearly half of adults in the U.S. live with high blood pressure, also called hypertension. It is currently defined as … Read More→
_ Tax Time During Coronavirus: What Retirees Need to Know By Sondra Forsyth article Retirement and the effects of aging come with a lot of changes, but at least one thing remains constant. Every … Read More→
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_ Retirement Ready to Retire? 5 Steps for Getting a Good NightΓÇÖs Sleep After the Paychecks Stop By Sondra Forsyth article Those early days of retirement can be exciting as you are finally rewarded with a little rest and relaxation after … Read More→
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_ Children's Health Is Telemedicine The Best Choice for KIds? By Jane Farrell article Doctors who have ΓÇ£telemedicineΓÇ¥ visits with pediatric patients prescribe antibiotics more often than do urgent-care clinics or regular office visits, … Read More→
_ Discussing Financial and Life Changes with Your Doctor By Jane Farrell article Planning for your care in the event of a long-term or serious illness can involve more than giving a loved … Read More→
_ Parenting An Alarming Percentage of Families Share Leftover Antibiotics By Sondra Forsyth article Taking antibiotics when they’re unnecessary, or in the wrong dose or timeframe, fuels rising rates of antibiotic-resistant infections. Suggesting a … Read More→
_ Dental Health Information for Caregivers: Where to Find Low-Cost Dental Care By Jane Farrell article As someone who cares for an older adult, you know the importance of brushing and flossing for maintaining oral health. … Read More→
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_ Smokers with Peripheral Artery Disease Need More Help to Kick The Habit By Jane Farrell article While many people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) smoke, few receive proven smoking cessation strategies from their doctor, according to … Read More→
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_ Heart Health Cardiovascular-Related Deaths Higher for U.S. Hispanics Who Live in Counties with Higher Hispanic Population By Jane Farrell article Hispanics living in the U.S. face more cardiovascular-related death in counties heavily populated by Hispanics than those living in more … Read More→
_ Hypertension Dangerous High Blood Pressure Spikes among Blacks Happen Five Times More than Average By Jane Farrell article Black adults experience dangerous spikes in high blood pressure, called a hypertensive crisis, at a rate that is five times … Read More→
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_ Mental & Emotional Health Anxiety, Depression May Increase Heart Attack and Stroke Risk in People Over 45 By Jane Farrell article Adults ages 45 or older who experience psychological distress such as depression and anxiety may have an increased risk of … Read More→