Researchers have discovered how oxidative stress can turn to the dark side a cellular protein that’s usually benign, and make it become a powerful, unwanted accomplice in neuronal death. This finding, reported today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could ultimately lead to new therapeutic approaches to many of the world’s debilitating or […]
Between old wives’ tales and misinformation online, patients face a lot of confusion about health care, and self-diagnosis has become a popular practice. But when it comes to eye health, it’s important to know the facts and get the right kind of care in order to protect your vision. Seniors, who are at greatest risk […]
By Deborah J. Cornwall An advanced stage cancer diagnosis used to be almost a death sentence, but that wouldn’t have to be the case if we were wise in sustaining cancer research funding. If we chose to fund more promising cancer research proposals, perhaps no child would have to die or grow up without a […]
Although certain changes within the brain are inevitable with aging, mental decline doesn’t have to be. Providing your mind with regular stimulation by doing crosswords, puzzles, drawings or craftwork can help to generate new connections between nerve cells within the brain. However, paying attention to our lifestyle choices as we get older can also ensure […]
Courtesy of www.tickencounter.org 10. Ticks crawl up Ticks don’t jump, fly, or drop from trees onto your head and back. If you find one attached there, it most likely latched onto your foot or leg and crawled up over your entire body. 9. All ticks (including deer ticks) come in small, medium and large sizes […]
Ask Dr. Marion My father is 84 and doing very well, but I just don’t know where to start as a caregiver. If you had only one story to tell about your experiences with the elderly, what would it be? Frieda in California, 46 Thanks for asking, Frieda. It’s too difficult to pick out just […]
My 76-year-old father used to laugh all the time, but ever since he started having problems with his health, he stopped smiling and laughing. How can I get him laughing again? Craig in Texas, 52 I use a concept called humor therapy quite often since it has proven to be a very effective device for […]
U.S. physicians are deeply divided on many ethical decisions that could significantly impact patients and their families, according to a survey conducted by WebMD Health Corp, a prominent web source of health information. Medscape’s 2012 Ethics Survey examined how more than 24,000 U.S. physicians would react when faced with a wide range of ethical dilemmas, […]
While cancer of the prostate is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in American men, the survey finds that when it comes to prostate cancer, there is a significant and alarming gap between the facts about prostate cancer and what men believe, according to a new national survey, “Mind Over Manhood: The Misconceptions of Prostate […]
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and EyeCare America, a public-service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, urge all Americans to make regular dilated eye exams a part of their health routine during Healthy Vision Month. Observed each year during the month of May, Healthy Vision Month is an annual campaign to […]
