_ 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→
_ Health African-American Cancer Survivors and Discrimination By Jane Farrell article Cancer and its treatment can accelerate the rate of aging because they both destabilize and damage biological systems in the … Read More→
_ 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→
_ Depression and Older Adults By Jane Farrell article Feeling down every once in a while is a normal part of life, but if these feelings last a few … Read More→
_ Stroke Medicine to Protect the Post-Stroke Brain By Jane Farrell article The neuroprotectant ApTOLL, a medication that may shield the brain from tissue damage, was linked to reduced death and disability … 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→
_ Can I Prevent Dementia? By Jane Farrell article A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of developing a disease. Some risk factors can be controlled … Read More→
_ Skin Health Distinguishing the Differences Detween Psoriasis and Eczema By Jane Farrell article Millions of Americans have psoriasis and eczema, more specifically some 32 million with psoriasis and 7.5 million with eczema. These chronic … Read More→
_ Health Vaccines and Older Adults By Jane Farrell article Vaccines have been much in the news lately. Here, from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), an agency of the … Read More→
_ Cataracts: A Newly Discovered Genetic Link By Jane Farrell article People who have genetic variations associated with lowering LDL-cholesterol appear to have an increased risk of developing cataracts and having … Read More→
_ Children's Health A Later Risk for Childhood Cancer Survivors By Jane Farrell article Adults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population, yet they are 80% … Read More→
_ Inequity in The ER? By Jane Farrell article Hispanic people who went to the emergency room (ER) reporting chest pain waited longer than non-Hispanic people to be treated, … Read More→
_ Health Regulations What "FDA-Approved" Really Means By Jane Farrell article Maybe you saw ΓÇ£FDA-ApprovedΓÇ¥ on a companyΓÇÖs website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Some marketers may … Read More→
_ Heart Health How to Use A Home Blood Pressure Monitor By Jane Farrell article Puzzled or intimidated by taking your blood pressure at home? The American Heart Association (AHA) offers the following tips: Be … 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→
_ Health What Can Be Done Today About Varicose Veins? By Jane Farrell article Varicose veins are very common, especially in women, and especially as they age. About one-quarter to one-third of all adults … Read More→
_ CDC: Tobacco Use Still Surprisingly Common By Jane Farrell article Although the dangers of tobacco are commonly known, the use of the substance remains surprisingly widespread. According to the federal … Read More→