_ Alternative Health Alternative Remedies for Inflammation: How Good Are They? By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: People who suffer musculoskeletal inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and tendinitis may try some alternative health … Read More→
_ No Evidence for Age-Based Mammography Cut-Off By Sondra Forsyth article In the largest-ever study on screening mammography outcomes, researchers found that there is no clear cut-off age to stop breast … Read More→
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_ Come Alive! And Have No Regrets By Jane Farrell blog I recently read a quote from the book The Top Five Regrets of Dying, and it made me stop and […]
_ Stroke BoomersΓÇÖ Stroke Rates Dropping While MillennialsΓÇÖ Rates Double By Sondra Forsyth article Stroke rates continue to decline in people 55 and older, while more than doubling in those between 35 and 39, … Read More→
_ Senior Health As Life Expectancy Grows, Men Are Still Lagging By Sondra Forsyth article People worldwide are living longer, healthier lives. A 2016 Duke University study of mortality patterns in humans, as well as … Read More→
_ Heart Health Alcohol Consumption Has No Effect on Coronary Arteries By Sondra Forsyth article Researchers using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) have found no association between light to moderate alcohol consumption and coronary artery … Read More→
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_ Addiction & Substance Overuse What to Ask Your Doctor before Taking Opioids By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: The use and abuse of prescriptions has risen to alarming numbers, especially among senior citizens. According to the … Read More→
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_ Cancer Treatment Inspired by a Sea Creature By Sondra Forsyth article A rare toxin produced by a sea creature called Diazona angulata appears to hold promise for treating many different types … Read More→