National Healthcare Decisions Day 2012

Today (April 16th) is National Healthcare Decisions Day. One of the most important things you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to take the time to choose a Healthcare Power of Attorney.  Then, have a conversation with that person about your values as they relate to the type of healthcare you would [...]

Health Headlines- Week of Nov 1

Health Headlines- Week of September 12

Study: Fast-paced cartoons harm kids’ concentration Adult stem cells show promise in curing damage from stroke Many with depression are reluctant to tell their doctor Insulin nose spray may be used to treat Alzheimer’s Long-term use of common painkillers linked to kidney cancer

Health Headlines- Week of August 29th

Deep sleep helps lower blood pressure Surgeon general’s message to women: health over hair ‘Electronic nose’ sniffs out heart failure Sleep problems during menopause? Try Valerian root Study finds best time to take blood pressure to predict heart risk

Health Headlines- Week of August 8th

Ramping up your exercise protects heart the best Study contradicts assumptions about health habits of the very old Secret for a safe kids’ lunch: Extra Ice Sleep apnea tied to increased risk for dementia Blood test may determine sex of baby early in pregnancy    

Health Headlines- Week of August 1

Does a colon cleanse improve your health?  Not so fast, study says ‘Hospitalists’ may increase, not lower, hospitalization costs Expectant moms who take fish oil can decrease infant sniffles FDA says ‘sleepy brownies’ are unsafe Laughter may be bad for lungs if you have COPD    

Health Headlines- Week of July 18th

Having a wife shortens men’s time to get care for heart attack Stem cell research closer to using patient’s own cells for treatments Coffee and tea may lower risk for superbug MRSA Study: Robots may drive up prostate surgeries Want to eat less?  Try a bigger fork

Health Headlines- Week of June 20th

Study: Food allergies more common and more severe in children Olive oil protects against stroke Study: Rough-housing with dad plays important role in child development Study: Doctors over-testing for cervical cancer Tobacco products to carry graphic pictures on warning labels

Health Headlines- Week of April 18th

Staph bacteria found on nearly half of US meat Uh… speech stumbles… um… help toddlers learn new words Vitamin D tied to lower risk for macular degeneration Group calls for FDA to pull several diet pills due to health concerns Inability to detect sarcasm or lies may predict dementia

National Healthcare Decisions Day is Saturday April 16th!

This Saturday every American has the opportunity, like we do every day, to take steps to ensure that our wishes regarding future health care wishes are honored.  National Healthcare Decisions Day is now in its 4th year!  This is a chance to think through your values regarding your health care, and to choose the person [...]

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