_ Kid's & Teen Health Vaccines (TB, Tetanus, etc.) Winning the Vaccination Debate By Jane Farrell article Instead of arguing with someone who doesnΓÇÖt believe in vaccinations, itΓÇÖs better to focus on reminding them of their childΓÇÖs … Read More→
_ Solve the Medical Riddle: One Side of Her Face Suddenly Drooped and She CouldnΓÇÖt Smile or Close Her Eye, Fourth Week By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: Welcome to our ThirdAge feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the … Read More→
Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Caregiving Medical Research AlzheimerΓÇÖs Patients & Caregivers Prefer Support over Research for Cure By Jane Farrell article More than $100 million in federal funding was spent last year toward searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, … Read More→
Exercise Even a Little Weekly Physical Activity Goes a Long Way for over 60s By article Just a little moderate to vigorous physical activity, even below the recommended amount every week, still seems to curb the … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Why Do We Decide to Delay Gratification? By article Researchers have identified parts of the brain that are involved in deciding to delay gratification. In a paper recently … Read More→
A Call for Improved Firearm Safety Counseling by Physicians By article Physicians should improve the way they discuss firearm safety with patients by showing more respect for the viewpoints of gun … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Senior Health Memories Can Be Lost - And Found By article Scientists have identified a process in the brain that may eventually lead to new treatments for people with memory problems. … Read More→
_ Pets Dogs Can Recognize Faces By article Dogs have a specialized region in their brains for processing faces, according to a new study. The finding, published in … Read More→
Mental & Emotional Health Remembering Self-Control Failures Leads to Repeat Failures By Jane Farrell article It’s been said that “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it,” but even if you know your … Read More→
_ Loneliness Jet-Set Lifestyle Isn't So Great By article We might think of experienced travelers as happy people, but in fact, researchers found, there are a few drawbacks to … Read More→
_ Caregiving Senior Health Seniors at High Risk for Readmission After Ambulatory Surgery By Jane Farrell article Patients 65 and older who have ambulatory surgery are much more likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 … Read More→
_ Food Allergies & Intolerance food poisoninig Better Treatment for Listeria? By article Researchers have discovered that the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes grows on refrigerated smoked salmon via a different pathway than had been … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Senior Health A Diet That Helps Stop Cognitive Decline By article Researchers say that eating a group of specific foods ΓÇô known as the MIND Diet ΓÇô may slow cognitive decline … Read More→
Healthy Diet & Nutrition Eating Spicy Foods Regularly May Lower Risk of Death By Jane Farrell article Data from a study done led by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences suggest most people benefit from eating spices … Read More→
_ Vitamins + Supplements Is Fish Oil As Helpful As We Think? By article The efficacy of fish oil, touted as helpful for people with heart disease, has been called into question by new … Read More→
Solve the Medical Riddle: One Side of Her Face Suddenly Drooped and She CouldnΓÇÖt Smile or Close Her Eye, Third Week By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: Welcome to our ThirdAge feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the … Read More→
_ When Cars and Wildlife Collide By Jane Farrell article Roadside Animal Detection Systems (RADS), which use sensors to detect large animals on the road and to alert drivers by … Read More→
Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Medical Care A Day at the Art Museum: Rx for Medical Students By Jane Farrell article Considering the growing number of people with Alzheimer’s disease, understanding their care is vital for doctors. Yet medical students often … Read More→