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_ Respiratory Conditions Secondhand Smoke Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death By Jane Farrell article Continuous indoor exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke triggers changes in the heart’s electrical activity, known as cardiac alternans, that can … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Statins Are More Effective for Those Who Follow the Mediterranean Diet By Sondra Forsyth article HereΓÇÖs one more reason to follow the Mediterranean diet. For those who have already had a heart attack or a … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition A Spinach Smoothie? Spinach Juice? Yes, and HereΓÇÖs Why! By Sondra Forsyth article A spinach smoothie? Spinach juice? Yes! These are the best ways to obtain the antioxidant lutein, according to research from … Read More→
_ Hospital Care A Public Policy and Increased Patient Deaths By Jane Farrell article A policy that was supposed to reduce hospital readmissions via financial penalties was linked to a significant increase in post-discharge … Read More→
_ Seasonal Health and Well-Being Hypothermia: How to Avoid This Cold-Weather Menace By Jane Farrell article Exposure to winter cold can pose risks for older adults and those with chronic medical conditions. Older adults can lose … Read More→
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_ How to Keep Female Connections Thriving After 50 By Sondra Forsyth blog As I write this, I am on the plane heading East to the Windy City with my little family in […]
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_ Bone Health Beyond Bone Mineral Density: Additional Bone Traits That Predict Risk for Fracture By Sondra Forsyth article Every year more than 2 million older Americans experience a fragility fracture to the hip, spine or wrist. Usually the … Read More→
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_ Mental & Emotional Health Science Reveals Why Holiday Stress Can Impair Your Brain ΓÇô and How You Can Beat It! By Sondra Forsyth article Here we go again — the time of year that gave birth to the phrase ΓÇÿI need a vacation from … Read More→
_ Smoke-Free Policies Associated with Lower Blood Pressure Among Nonsmokers By Jane Farrell article Smoke-free policies have now been linked to lower blood pressure readings among non-smokers. ItΓÇÖs already known that these policies, which … Read More→
_ How to Forgive, Even When It Seems Impossible By Sondra Forsyth blog Right before Thanksgiving┬ámy ultimate concierge, our five-month-old adorable pooch, America, and I┬áflew out of the Palm Springs airport to OΓÇÖHare. […]