_ Weight and Mortality By Jane Farrell video Being overweight increases the risk of death from heart disease and cancer, study finds.
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Mediterranean Diet Boosts Beneficial Bacteria By Jane Farrell article Here’s another reason to eat a heart-healthy Mediterranean-type diet: It’s good for your gut. Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical … Read More→
_ Senior Health Why We Owe Barbara Bush a Big Thank You for Our Health By Sondra Forsyth article Former first lady Barbara Bush died Tuesday evening, April 17, 2018. The mother of six was only┬áthe second woman in … Read More→
_ Stroke Men under 50: The More You Smoke, the More You Stroke By Jane Farrell article Men under 50 who smoked were more likely to have a stroke, and their risk increased with the number of … Read More→
_ Osteoporosis Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself for Better Bone Health By Sondra Forsyth article May is National Osteoporosis Month, and itΓÇÖs the perfect time to reevaluate the steps youΓÇÖre taking to make bone health … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Drinking up to 3 Cups of Coffee Per Day May Be Safe and Protective By Sondra Forsyth article Many clinicians advise patients with atrial or ventricular arrhythmias to avoid caffeinated beverages, but recent research has shown that coffee … Read More→
_ Life is About Creating Yourself (At Any Age) By Sondra Forsyth blog YouΓÇÖve probably heard it said that life isnΓÇÖt about finding yourself but that life is about creating yourself. And the […]
_ You Never Know By Jane Farrell blog Do you ever get discouraged? IΓÇÖm quite sure itΓÇÖs a normal part of the human experience. Now that IΓÇÖm in […]
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Regular Nut Intake Is Linked to Lower Risk of Atrial Fibrillation By Sondra Forsyth article Eating several servings of nuts every week may help lower the risk of developing the heart rhythm irregularity, atrial fibrillation … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Music Intensifies the Effects of Anti-Hypertensive Medication By Sondra Forsyth article In addition to remembering to take the medication prescribed by their cardiologists at the right times and going to the … Read More→
_ Living Skills 4 Ways to Involve Kids in The Kitchen By Jane Farrell article Children often canΓÇÖt wait until a parent fixes dinner, but getting the youngsters involved in helping to prepare those … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Relaxation Response May Lower Blood Pressure By Sondra Forsyth article High blood pressure — or hypertension — is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke that affects as … Read More→
_ Hobbies Shade Gardening Beyond Hostas By Sondra Forsyth article A shady spot provides welcome relief from the summer heat; but it can make growing a beautiful garden a bit … Read More→
Medical Care Medical Marijuana Gets a Cautious Welcome from Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth article Few older adults use medical marijuana, a new national poll done by the University of Michigan has shown, but the … Read More→
_ Travel Taking a Road Trip? An AthleteΓÇÖs Health Routine Will Help Keep You Fit! By Sondra Forsyth article According to the U.S. Travel Association, U.S. residents logged 1.7 billion trips for leisure purposes in 2016, and 457 million … Read More→
_ Prostate cancer How to Fight the Side Effects of Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer By Sondra Forsyth article Men on hormone therapy for prostate cancer may benefit significantly from hitting the gym with fellow patients and choosing more … Read More→
_ 10 Best Practices for Detoxification and Wellness By Sondra Forsyth article Most people think that getting healthy requires a massive lifestyle overhaul. But according to cardiologist Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Vegetables May Help Protect Elderly Women from Hardening of Neck Arteries By Sondra Forsyth article Elderly Australian women who ate more vegetables showed less carotid artery wall thickness, according to research published in April 2018 … Read More→