_ Hold Your Horses By Sondra Forsyth blog I just received a letter from the National Zoo Keepers Association. Wow, I never knew there was such a thing. […]
_ Stroke Why Some Stroke Survivors Won't Take Statins By Jane Farrell article Stroke survivors often steer clear of statins because of negative news about the medicinesΓÇÖ side effects, and because of their … Read More→
_ Blood Lines By Sondra Forsyth blog You know that kid in Biology who loved to prick everyoneΓÇÖs finger to get that drop of blood for the […]
_ Caregiving 10 Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout By Sondra Forsyth article Being the primary caregiver for a loved one dealing with a serious medical condition is hard and will take a … Read More→
_ Cancer Overview Study: Deaths from Cancer Higher in Rural America By Jane Farrell article Despite decreases in cancer death rates nationwide, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows … Read More→
_ Aging Well Hospitalized Older Adults May Need More Help Selecting Skilled Nursing Facilities By Sondra Forsyth article More than 20 percent of all hospitalized older adults who use Medicare will be admitted to a skilled nursing facility … Read More→
_ 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 […]
_ 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→
_ 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→
_ Heart Health Update: Heart Disease and Women By Jane Farrell article Here, an update from the American Heart Association (AHA), an update on the progress made against heart disease in women, … Read More→
_ What You Need to Know If Your Teen Wants to Get Tattoos By Sondra Forsyth article You may not want your child to get visible tattoos out of fear that your child may look unprofessional or … Read More→
_ Making The Home Safe for A Person with Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article Here, from the AlzheimerΓÇÖs Disease and Education Referral Center (ADEAR), a service of the National Institute on Aging, are some … Read More→
_ Allergies Are You Really Allergic to Penicillin? By Jane Farrell article A new study shows many physicians who treat patients with “penicillin allergy” listed in their charts may not fully understand … Read More→
_ Retirement A Life Insurance Policy Could Be Your Retirement Salvation By Jane Farrell article Americans worry a lot about retirement. Will their savings hold out? Will Social Security still be around? Will healthcare costs … Read More→
_ Skin BeginnerΓÇÖs Guide to Botox: What to Know and What to Ask By Sondra Forsyth article According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2015 over 6.7 million Botox procedures were performed making it the … Read More→
_ With FatherΓÇÖs Day Coming Up, Is It Time to Let Dad Know YouΓÇÖre Concerned About His Health? By Sondra Forsyth article June brings both FatherΓÇÖs Day and MenΓÇÖs Health Month, making the timing perfect for adult children to have a talk … Read More→
_ Sepsis ΓÇô So Deadly, So Under Recognized By Sondra Forsyth blog I work with a US-based group, Sepsis Alliance (SA). ItΓÇÖs a patient advocacy group with a mission to raise sepsis […]
_ Alcohol Use Moderate Drinking Might Not Be as Healthy as You Think By Jane Farrell article The benefits of light alcohol consumption, as well as the risks associated with not drinking at all, might not be … Read More→