_ High blood pressure / hypertension Diagnosing and Treating Resistant Hypertension By Sondra Forsyth article Resistant hypertension affects 12 percent to15 percent of patients treated for high blood pressure according to a new scientific statement … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance Overuse One in Four Older Adults Prescribed a Benzodiazepine Goes on to Risky Long-Term Use By Sondra Forsyth article Prescriptions for sedatives known as benzodiazepines may start as well-intentioned efforts to calm anxiety, improve sleep or ease depression. But … Read More→
_ Acne How to Treat Deep, Painful Pimples By Jane Farrell article If youΓÇÖve ever gone to bed with clear skin and woken up with a massive, painful pimple on your face, … Read More→
_ Prevention Do You Have a Disaster Plan? By Jane Farrell article As the devastating flood Florence shows, extreme weather costs dozens of lives and billions of dollars in damage. What would … Read More→
_ Caregiving 10 Dos and Don'ts of Caring for the Elderly By Jane Farrell article If youΓÇÖve ever cared for an elderly loved one you know how challenging it can be. The fact is that … 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→
_ Women Also Bleed: Women + Hemophilia By Jane Farrell article About 99% of those with the bleeding disorder hemophilia are men. Which can sometimes mask diagnosis of bleeding disorders in … Read More→
_ Skin Health 3 Key Facts and Myths About Melasma By Sondra Forsyth article HereΓÇÖs an undeniable fact about melasma: No one wants the stubborn skin condition, which shows up as brown, tan or … Read More→
_ Heart Failure Telemedicine Increases Life Expectancy for Some Heart Patients By Jane Farrell article Telemedicine management of heart-failure patients reduces hospitalizations, prolongs life and works equally well in rural and urban settings, European investigators … Read More→
_ Driving The Dangers of Drowsy Driving By Jane Farrell article Drowsy driving is a major problem in the United States. The risk, danger, and sometimes tragic results of drowsy driving … Read More→
_ Everything You Should Know About Hemophilia By Jane Farrell article Imagine you are chopping vegetables for stir fry and slice your finger. Normally, it bleeds (and hurts). You apply some … Read More→
_ Very Low Blood Pressure Isn't Always a Good Thing By Jane Farrell article Patients who have unusually low blood pressure and are taking prescribed medications are twice as likely to experience a fall … Read More→
_ Parenting Vigilance and Patience Are Key for Parents with Autistic Children By Sondra Forsyth article Young children require parents to adopt careful safety precautions for the first several years of their lives. That generally means … Read More→
_ Restless Legs Syndrome and Your Sleep By Sondra Forsyth article For millions of Americans, a good night’s sleep is an elusive goal. Insomniacs are plagued by a persistent combination of … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Strawberries Could Help Reduce Harmful Inflammation in the Colon By Sondra Forsyth article Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a set of painful conditions that can cause severe diarrhea and fatigue. Treatments can include … Read More→
_ Skin cancer Organ Transplant Patients Have Increased Skin Cancer Risk By Jane Farrell article While anyone can develop skin cancer, regardless of age, race or gender, certain groups of people have a higher risk … Read More→
_ Heart Health Young, Healthy People Still Vulnerable to Cardiovascular Disease if Their LDL Cholesterol Is High By Jane Farrell article Young, healthy people may still face a lifetime risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease if they cannot keep their … Read More→
_ Cosmetic Surgery Medical Procedures Are You Physically and Mentally A Good Candidate for Plastic Surgery? By Jane Farrell article In 2009, then-Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, signed the Donda West Plastic Surgery Law, requiring health checks be conducted prior … Read More→