_ Pregnancy Pregnant? Better Skip the Pain Reliever Acetaminophen By Jane Farrell article A study funded by the National Institute of Health suggests that exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may increase a … Read More→
_ Hyperhidrosis Don't Sweat It: Help for Hyperhidrosis By Jane Farrell article At least 15 million people in the U.S. experience diminished quality of life due to excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis. Many … Read More→
_ Heart Health Rejected and Unfilled Prescriptions for New, Pricier Cholesterol Drugs Tied to Higher Heart, Stroke Risk By Jane Farrell article Patients appear to be at higher risk of heart problems or stroke when prescriptions for the newest cholesterol-lowering drugs are … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Does Losing Weight Mean Having to Go Hungry? By Sondra Forsyth article For many people, losing weight is synonymous with restriction and sacrifice. In an effort to acquire the body of their … Read More→
_ Cold Weather Health Myths Busted By Sondra Forsyth article There are many winter health myths that we have heard from well-intentioned grandparents and parents. They have become so ingrained … Read More→
_ Heart Disease and Dogs By Jane Farrell article Dog ownership may be linked with longer life and better cardiovascular outcomes, especially for heart attack and stroke survivors who … Read More→
_ Oral Health A Mysterious Link Between Tooth Loss and Heart Disease By Jane Farrell article People who have lost teeth for ΓÇ£nontraumaticΓÇ¥ reasons could have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, new research shows. … Read More→
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_ Allergies What You Need to Know about Sinus Infection By Jane Farrell article The fall months are upon us, and that means that the potential for seasonal allergies, runny noses and sinus infections … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Millions Taking Aspirin Without Any Clear Benefit By Jane Farrell article Many people take aspirin every day to prevent a heart attack or stroke. But daily aspirin isnΓÇÖt advised for everyone. … Read More→
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_ Mind & Body Wellness How to Become Resilient, Not Bitter, When Life Is Challenging By Sondra Forsyth article Over the past five years or so, words like ΓÇ£gritΓÇ¥ and ΓÇ£resilienceΓÇ¥ have become trendy buzzwords that aim to provide … Read More→
_ Steering Clear of Falls By Jane Farrell article Each year millions of Americans, especially older adults, go to the emergency department after an injury from a fall. ΓÇ£These … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Hypertension and Cognitive Decline By Jane Farrell article High blood pressure appears to accelerate cognitive decline among middle-aged and older adults, but treating high blood pressure may slow … Read More→
_ Nutrition During Cancer Care By Sondra Forsyth article Under most circumstances, sitting down to a nice meal is an enjoyable activityΓÇö but for patients undergoing cancer treatment, mealtime … Read More→