_ Social Support Can Help Diabetics' Health By article Diabetes patients who have support from people around them could improve their health outlook as a result of that connection, … Read More→
_ New Guideline for Sickle Cell Disease By article An expert panel has created a new evidence-based guideline for managing sickle cell disease (SCD), with a strong recommendation for … Read More→
_ Staying Safe in Hurricane Season By article WeΓÇÖre right in the middle of hurricane season, and even though the weather service might not be issuing a warning … Read More→
_ Sleep Health Sleep Problems and Aging By article From the National Institute on Aging: Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as young adultsΓÇöseven to nine … Read More→
Dementia Patients Getting Iffy Meds By article More than half of nursing home residents with advanced dementia, a terminal illness marked by severe cognitive impairment and functional … Read More→
_ Marriage The 4 Signs of A Controlling Spouse By article Marriage ΓÇô in fact, any love relationship ΓÇô is a two-way street. Partners need to be equal if itΓÇÖs to … Read More→
_ A Warning About Dental Restorations By article Poorly-made dental restorations (veneers, crowns, inlays) can cause patients discomfort and even some health problems, but, according to dental-industry experts, … Read More→
_ A Sweet Solution to Dangerous Infections By Jane Farrell article Raw honey may spell victory in the battle against antibiotic-resistant infections. Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have identified a … Read More→
_ Many Older People Not Getting Help They Need By Jane Farrell article Eighteen million people ΓÇô nearly half of all older adults in the U.S. – have difficulty with daily activities or … Read More→
_ Skin Skin Health Genetic Mutations and Skin Cancer By Jane Farrell article Researchers have found that millions of skin cancers may be caused by a combination of a genetic mutation and ultraviolet … Read More→
_ Vision Health The Healthy-Vision Plan By Jane Farrell article Although we donΓÇÖt worry as much about eye health as we do about, say, heart disease, itΓÇÖs still crucial to … Read More→
_ Skin Skin Health The Newest Treatments for Psoriasis By Jane Farrell article People who suffer from psoriasis know how aggravating it can be, but treatments for the persistent skin condition are improving. … Read More→
Mental & Emotional Health Take Off Your Mask of Depression By article The tragic death of Robin Williams has stirred up so much conversation about depression, a difficult topic but one that … Read More→
_ Understanding How Ebola Works By Jane Farrell article A new study has expanded our understanding of Ebola, by discovering one way the deadly virus dodges the bodyΓÇÖs defenses. … Read More→
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_ Heart Health A New Tool to Detect Atrial Fibrillation By Jane Farrell article Thanks to a new technology, a web camera can distinguish whether someone is suffering atrial fibrillation, a potentially serious heart condition. A project by researchers from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, showed that subtle changes in skin color can be used to detect the kind of uneven blood flow caused by atrial fibrillation. The technology was developed in a partnership between the university and Xerox. The findings were published in the journal Heart Rhythm.
_ Skin Skin Health What Your Skin Says About Your Health By Jane Farrell article According to the National Institutes of Health, our skin is the bodyΓÇÖs largest organ. While it protects the body, it also does things such as hold fluids in, keep microbes out, regulate body temperature, and more. While most people think of skin only in terms of beauty, but thereΓÇÖs a lot more to it. ΓÇ£The way our skin looks says a lot about how healthy we are, believe it or not,ΓÇ¥ explains Dr. Sanjiv Saini of MD Dermatology, in Edgewater and Lexington Park, Maryland.
_ Volunteering is Healthy for Body as Well as Mind By Jane Farrell article Older people who volunteer are getting not only an emotional boost ΓÇô itΓÇÖs also benefiting their health. A study led by researchers from the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Health services analyzed data from 73 studies over the past 45 years. The studies involved adults over 50 who were involved in formal volunteering roles.