Diarrhea & Loose Stools in Older Adults – Causes and Remedies
Someone once said that aging is not for the faint-hearted. Our skin gets thinner, loses its elasticity, sags and gets spotted. Our hair turns to silver, grey or white and…
Monthly Archives: January 2019
How to stay healthy and active in every decade of your life
The effect of exercise on health is profound. It can protect you from a range of conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. But the type and…
ALS: A New Therapy May Be In Sight
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative condition that affects a person’s motor neurons. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), people with ALS experience gradual…
Using Drugs to Stem Drug Abuse
NY Times readers differ about the efficacy of medication-assisted recovery. To the Editor: Re “Debating the Use of Drugs to Curb the Abuse of Drugs” (front page, Dec. 30): It’s…
Mental Health Monday-Proven Techniques For Improving Your Performance Psychology
In the fields of clinical and counseling psychology, there are many evidence-based techniques that help people overcome mood problems, anxiety, anger issues, addictions, and much more. But what about people who don’t…
The Surprising Way to Resist the Lure of Junk Food
Just about everyone has ordered a side of fries after catching an intoxicating whiff. But new research, which was published in the Journal of Marketing Research, says that basking in…
Top 12 natural remedies for eczema
Home remedies and natural treatments can soothe the dry, itching skin that comes with eczema. People can use creams, natural products, and dietary and lifestyle changes to manage or prevent…
1 Time Use of Marijuana Enough to Affect Brains of Teens
It seems that nearly every month, marijuana use for medicinal or recreational purposes are being legalized. I live just south of Cincinnati, Ohio and most of our news is Ohio…
EXCITING NEWS – Breast Cancer Cells Turned into Fat Cells
Over the past year or so, I’ve written a number of articles on breast cancer, covering everything from statistics, to tips to reduce the chances of developing breast cancer, the…
Do Emergency & Urgent Hospitalizations Play Role in Cognitive Decline in Older People?
How often do you find yourself making trips to the emergency room, urgent care or need to be immediately hospitalized? We all know someone who seems to frequent emergency rooms…