_ Heart Health Heart Failure Patients with Mitral Regurgitation Benefit from Minimally Invasive Procedure By Sondra Forsyth article A multicenter clinical trial has found that a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter mitral valve repair significantly reduced hospitalizations and … Read More→
_ Intellectual, Social, Physical Activities Can Reduce Risk of Memory Loss Among Blacks By Jane Farrell article Blacks have nearly twice the rate of dementia as whites, putting them at higher risk of developing AlzheimerΓÇÖs. But a … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Diagnosing and Treating Resistant Hypertension By Sondra Forsyth article Resistant hypertension affects 12 percent to15 percent of patients treated for high blood pressure according to a new scientific statement … Read More→
_ Medical Research Worms Subjected to Stress Show Permanent Negative Effects By Jane Farrell article Worms whose sexual maturation was deliberately short-circuited by lack of food showed lasting effects, with the worms acting like juveniles … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Anti-Inflammatory Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Early Death By Sondra Forsyth article Adhering to an anti-inflammatory diet was associated with lower risks of dying from any cause, dying from cardiovascular causes, and … Read More→
_ Money Matters A PsychiatristΓÇÖs Take on Why We CanΓÇÖt Get Rich By Sondra Forsyth article We┬áhate┬áto lose. Ever search for hours for something you lost, and spend a fortune in time when you could have … Read More→
_ Sexual Health Study First to Report Sexual Behavior Norms for U.S. Adults with Dementia Living at Home By Jane Farrell article Most people with dementia who have partners and live at home are sexually active, according to new research. But people … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness Mixed Chemicals in Beauty Products May Harm Women's Hormones By Sondra Forsyth article As we go about our daily lives, we are exposed to many different chemicals that could have negative effects on … Read More→
_ Health Care Scams Beware of Bogus Cancer Fundraisers By Jane Farrell article Crowdfunding for alternative cancer therapies has soared in recent years. But researchers fear that huge sums are being raised for … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral Health How to Build Mutual Respect in the Dentist-Patient Relationship By Sondra Forsyth article There is a wealth of information available to dentists on how to build a better relationship with their patients ΓÇô … Read More→
_ Addiction & Substance Overuse One in Four Older Adults Prescribed a Benzodiazepine Goes on to Risky Long-Term Use By Sondra Forsyth article Prescriptions for sedatives known as benzodiazepines may start as well-intentioned efforts to calm anxiety, improve sleep or ease depression. But … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Recalled Blood-Pressure Pill Shows No Short-Term Risk of Cancer By Jane Farrell article Products containing the blood pressure drug valsartan, withdrawn from the U.S. and European markets because some lots were tainted with … Read More→
_ Suicide Suicide Prevention: How to Help Others in Need By Jane Farrell article Many Americans have experienced the devastating effects of suicide firsthand. Some have had a family member or friend take their … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Whole Grains Are One of the Most Important Food Groups for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes By Sondra Forsyth article It doesn’t matter if it’s rye, oats, or wheat. As long as it is wholegrain, it can prevent type 2 … Read More→
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_ Prescription Drugs Patients Want to Know More About The Medicines They're Taking By Jane Farrell article Many patients want more information on the medicines they’re prescribed and are concerned about long-term side effects, according to a … Read More→
_ Emotions Expressing Your Gratitude Is More Powerful than You Think By Jane Farrell article Thanking someone really does make a difference: New research shows that people significantly underestimate the positive impact a letter of … Read More→