Breast Cancer, Mammograms & Menopause By Sondra Forsyth blog The news media has lots to say about breast cancer, mammograms, and menopause. At times, I find myself a bit […]
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_ Caregiving Senior Health The Challenge of Managing Medications By Sondra Forsyth article About half of Americans age 65 and older take five or more medications daily and many mix prescription and over-the-counter … Read More→
_ Pain Management (Knee Pain, Back Pain, Stomach Pain) The Illness of Chronic Pain By Jane Farrell article A sprained ankle can be a real pain.┬á But injuries like sprains, bone fractures, pulled muscles, cuts, and even minor … Read More→
_ Senior Health What Is a Geriatric Specialist and Who Needs One? By Sondra Forsyth article We are living longer. The dramatic increase in life expectancy is one of the most notable achievements of the 20th┬ácentury, … Read More→
_ Routine Eye Exams Lead to Change in Vision Care By Sondra Forsyth article Do you really need to get your eyes checked–even if you haven’t noticed any vision problems or eye-related symptoms? More … Read More→
_ Back Pain (slipped disc, herniated disc, etc., sciatica) Pain Management Exploring Options for Relieving Chronic Pain By Jane Farrell article Maybe your knees arenΓÇÖt what they once were, and a leisurely walk around the block has become a painful ordeal. … Read More→
_ Marriage 5 Things to Consider Before Your First Empty Nest Vacation By Sondra Forsyth article The kids are gone and you and your mate find yourselves going on your first trip as ΓÇ£empty nesters.ΓÇ¥ No … Read More→
_ Eye Health Overview Vision Health How to Get Financial Help for Your Eye Care By Jane Farrell article If you need financial help for your vision health, the National Eye Institute has some suggestions for finding ways to … Read More→
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_ Skin Health Safe At-Home Hair Removal By Jane Farrell article With beach season just around the corner, you might be thinking about waxing to achieve a hair-free body before summer. … Read More→
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_ Digestive Health Heartburn/GERD over-the-counter medicines Beware of Antacids Containing Aspirin By Jane Farrell article The next time you reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) product to treat your upset stomach or heartburn, consider whether you … Read More→
_ Vacation Tips for Diabetes Patients By Jane Farrell article Everyone loves going on vacation ΓÇô and to have the best possible time, diabetes patients need to do some extra … Read More→
_ Will PrinceΓÇÖs Death from a Fentanyl Overdose Change Anything? By Sondra Forsyth blog To say that the death of Prince a few weeks ago was a shock to the music community would be […]
_ Osteoporosis One-Third of Women Taking Bisphosphonates Remain at Risk for Fracture By Sondra Forsyth article More than 53 million Americans age 50 and older, primarily women, have osteoporosis or are at high risk for the … Read More→
_ Osteoporosis 71% of Hip Fracture Patients Not Told They Have Osteoporosis By Sondra Forsyth article More than seven in 10 older adults who suffer hip fractures aren’t told they have the bone-weakening disease osteoporosis, despite … Read More→
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