_ Cue the Music: ItΓÇÖs a Small World (and you meet people in the most unexpected places) By Sondra Forsyth blog I’m sending out this blog post from lovely Charleston, S.C. I was invited here on a press trip sponsored by […]
_ Leukemia (blood and bone marrow) Medical Landmark: Gene Therapy for Childhood Leukemia May Soon Be Available in U.S. By Jane Farrell article In a medical breakthrough, the first gene therapy may soon be available in the U.S. A panel of the federal … Read More→
_ Aging Well Health Alert! Taking 5 or More Meds a Day May Not Be Necessary and May Even Be Harmful By Sondra Forsyth article According to a release from the American Geriatrics Society, “polypharmacy” is the term for when someone takes many (usually five … Read More→
_ Money Matters Retirement Creating Your Own Pension By Sondra Forsyth article Few people have enough income from Social Security and company pensions (which are less common now) to support their retirement … Read More→
_ Digestive Health Scientists Identify Genetics of Life-Threatening Childhood Disease By Jane Farrell article Researchers have discovered a genetic cause, as well as potential treatments, for a rare immune disorder called CHAPLE disease. Children … Read More→
_ From Madness to Manhood: My Father Escapes from the Nuthouse By Sondra Forsyth blog We were planning to celebrate my 13th birthday with a dinner at my special restaurant, The Pump Room, which served […]
_ Tips for Getting Feet Beach-Ready ΓÇô and Healthy! By Sondra Forsyth article ItΓÇÖs summer and time to hit the beach ΓÇô but, oh, those feet! They may not be ready for prime … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Food Safety and Your Party By Jane Farrell article ΓÇ£Hosting parties take a great deal of work and we often focus so much on preparing and serving food in … Read More→
_ Sepsis Readily Available Drug Cocktail May Help Prevent Sepsis Shock and Death By Sondra Forsyth article Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is a life-threatening condition that presents a major challenge for health care providers. This … Read More→
_ Travel Tips for a Fun and Safe Hike By Jane Farrell article Hiking is a great way to get exercise and explore natural surroundings. In honor of July, National Outdoor Month, the … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Don't Let Barbecue Season Sabotage Your Diet By Sondra Forsyth article Now that the 4th of July has ushered in the plethora of outdoor barbecues and summer fun, I wanted to … Read More→
_ Get Rid of Clutter with Snapshots By Jane Farrell article If you want to declutter your home, help may be as simple as taking a snapshot. According to researchers, people … Read More→
_ Senior Health Older Americans Don't Get -- or Seek -- Enough Help from Doctors & Pharmacists on Drug Costs By Sondra Forsyth article The majority of Americans over age 50 take two or more prescription medicines to prevent or treat health problems, and … Read More→
_ Ear Problems The Best Choice for Cochlear Implants? By Jane Farrell article Cochlear implants that have electrodes designed without wire perform better than those with wires for long-term hearing preservation, a Mount … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Real-Life Tips to Cut Your Salt Habit By Jane Farrell article The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke, … Read More→
_ Living Like a Kindergartner By Jane Farrell blog I was doing some spring cleaning in my office when I noticed a small, worn book that carries a big […]
_ grieving the loss of a child 6 Things We Need To Stop Saying To Bereaved Parents By Sondra Forsyth article I know the gut-wrenching, hollow feeling left behind when a child is taken too early. ItΓÇÖs a feeling that mothers … Read More→
_ Senior Health Factors Associated with Hospital Discharges Against Doctors' Advice By Sondra Forsyth article A study published in the June 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that certain factors … Read More→