December 18, 2011 in Conditions & Treatments, Featured, Health, Health Tips
(ARA) – If your arm goes numb and your speech is slurred, you know you need to seek immediate medical attention. When you nick yourself shaving, you know you can deal with it yourself. But for the vast number of maladies in between, it can be difficult to know when to go to the doctor ...
June 6, 2011 in Conditions & Treatments
More than two thirds of Americans aged 55 or older have had an eye exam in the last year to maintain their vision, yet 80 percent do not know that age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a leading cause of vision loss in people over 60, according to a new national survey. The survey, conducted ...
May 17, 2011 in Conditions & Treatments
Hormone therapy—also called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT)–is used to reduce levels of male hormones called androgens. Testosterone is the most well-known androgen and a principal target of hormone therapy. Testosterone also stimulates prostate cancer cells to grow. The goal of hormone therapy is to slow the growth of prostate cancer cells and help shrink tumors. ...
May 6, 2011 in Conditions & Treatments
Researchers are finding new ways to deal with chronic diseases, which are becoming an epidemic in the U.S., especially among senior citizens. The Problem Consider this: Nearly two in five Medicare beneficiaries live with three or more chronic conditions, including hypertension and arthritis, the most common ones. By 2030, nearly 150 million Americans are expected ...
September 14, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments, Healthy Living
Green tea – it’s always been one of those things that we always knew was there but never thought about buying. Green tea – even the name doesn’t sound good. That is until Lipton came out with their own version of green tea (our own exclusive version of cold green tea recipe) and it is ...
August 20, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments
“If you think hearing aids are synonymous with getting old or becoming less capable, think again,” says Dr. Kathy Landau Goodman, chairperson of the Audiology Awareness Campaign. Most individuals experiencing hearing loss are younger than 65, and hearing loss is significantly affecting their lives at work and home. Fortunately, with today’s wealth of discreet and ...
August 19, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments
Most postmenopausal women have heard of the traditional symptoms related to menopause; hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. However, according to the REVEAL (REvealing Vaginal Effects At mid-Life) Surveys, fewer have heard of less common symptoms such as vulvar and vaginal pain and/or physical discomfort during sexual activity. The REVEAL Surveys were conducted on behalf of Wyeth ...
August 17, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments, Travel Tips
Medications are part of a daily routine for people with diabetes. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 87 percent of adults diagnosed with diabetes take either insulin, oral medications or both. For these individuals, traveling requires a bit of extra planning. CVS Pharmacist Martha Zavala reminds people that the ...
August 9, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments
Insomnia is the third most frequent health complaint in the United States. One-third of individuals older than 65 have chronic insomnia, according to sleep expert Carlos Schenck, MD. What is the connection between exercise and sleep? Numerous studies show that vigorous exercise is one of the most effective lifestyle modifications you can make to promote ...
June 12, 2010 in Conditions & Treatments
Who says you can’t teach a mind new tricks at any age? Recent research shows that Americans have the power to positively influence their brain function throughout life – an important realization that is especially relevant for the more than 78 million baby boomers in the United States. Brain health is one of the top ...
