MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
How Can I Tell If I Have an Aneurysm?
April 17, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Aneurysms are dangerous artery bulges that can be lethal if they burst.
Is Your Diet Making You Look Older?
April 10, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Studies suggest that blood sugar levels are linked with how old we look.
Food Allergy, or Food Intolerance?
March 21, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
People who can't digest fruit juices easily could have a fructose intolerance
Scary Faces Terrify Woman with Unusual Condition
March 11, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
A 67-year-old woman came to the hospital terrified of the visions of odd-looking faces that appeared hovering before her.
Flu Shots Keep Older People Out of the Hospital
March 08, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Flu vaccination significantly reduces the risk of hospitalization with the flu, especially for older adults.
Forgetting First Words on a List May Signal Mental Decline
March 07, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A reduced ability to remember words at the beginning of a list may be an early sign of mental decline.
Coping With Anxiety
March 07, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
One in five older adults has symptoms of anxiety.
Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: What You Need to Know
February 28, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Good carbohydrates like whole grains, produce and beans will keep you healthy.
The Hidden Health Hazards of Pets
February 21, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Sometimes the family pet can make its owner ill.
Should I Worry About Anesthesia?
February 14, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Safer drugs and better monitoring have reduced anesthesia risks.
Can Hormone Therapy Stave Off Alzheimer's?
February 13, 2013, Lindsey Konkel, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Hormones may lower Alzheimer's risk in women who carry a gene for the disease
Can Glucosamine and Chondroitin Ease Osteoarthritis Pain?
February 07, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
The jury is still out on the benefits of these supplements.
More 60-Somethings Being Hurt in Motorcycle Crashes
February 06, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Adults ages 60 and over account for an increasing proportion of people injured in motor cycle crashes in the United States.
Population With Alzheimer's Disease Will Triple by 2050
February 06, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The number of people with Alzheimer's disease in the United States will triple by 2050.
Tai Chi May Reduce Falls in Stroke Survivors
February 06, 2013, Cari Nierenberg, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Stroke survivors who practice tai chi have fewer falls.
Older Women Don't Need Mammograms Every Year
February 05, 2013, Catherine Winters, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Screening for breast cancer every other year does not harm older women.
Fall Prevention for Older Adults
January 31, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Commonsense strategies for lowering fall risk.
How to Help Seniors With Hearing Loss
January 24, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
If you or a loved one has problems hearing, a hearing aid can help.
Older Brains Work Harder to Multitask
January 18, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
When we get older, our brains may need to work harder to multitask, a new study suggests.
Suicidal Thoughts Should Be Taken Seriously
January 17, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Suicide is often a last-ditch attempt to ease the pain of depression.
Menopausal Brain Fog Really Does Exist
January 14, 2013, Lindsey Konkel, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
New research sheds slight on why menopausal women forget.
Depressed Seniors At Risk for Suicide
January 10, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
: Unrelenting depression can raise the risk of suicide in anyone, especially older adults.
Early Bilingualism Improves Thinking in Old Age
January 08, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Bilingual older individuals switch between tasks faster than older adults who speak just one language.
Why Older Women Gain Weight More Easily Than Men
January 03, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
An increase in the activity of a particular enzyme after menopause may make older women more vulnerable to weight gain.
Trouble with Naming Objects Starts at 50
January 02, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The ability to quickly name objects declines after age 50.