FYI Daily
Archive 2012
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Importance of Family Caregivers
December 26, 2012
Caregivers are essential in helping loved ones transition from hospital to home. Discover the most common risks during transition and how you can help.... Read more
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Music Therapy
December 20, 2012
Music doesn't just lift your mood -- it has measurable health benefits. Find out more about how music heals. From Caring.com... Read more
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Does Hospitalization Cause Memory Loss?
December 18, 2012
Learn more about 3 hospital situations that can raise risk of developing dementia. From Caring.com.... Read more
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Exercise and Longevity
December 12, 2012
Research shows that exercise can help you live longer. Discover all 6 perks of exercise that caregivers can appreciate.... Read more
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Ernest Borgnine's Last Movie
December 11, 2012
"The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez" was Ernest Borgnine's last film. It's also notable because of its setting: a senior living community.... Read more
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Flu Vaccine and Seniors
December 05, 2012
Help your loved one evade the bronchitis that sent President Bush to the hospital this week. What you need to know about getting a flu vaccine for a senior.... Read more
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DSM-5, Grief, and Depression
December 03, 2012
Is grief a form of depression? Psychiatrists say yes, in the DSM-5. Find out what it means for caregivers, plus practical tips for grief-related blues.... Read more
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Granny Flats
December 01, 2012
Where will your parents live when they can no longer set up house independently? Some innovative new "granny flat" options are expanding the possibilities.... Read more
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Bed Rail Safety
November 29, 2012
Though portable bed rails are often marketed as safe, they can increase the risk of injury and death. Find out more about bed rail safety on Caring.com.... Read more
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Larry Hagman’s Death
November 26, 2012
Larry Hagman is survived by his wife, who has Alzheimer's. If you're an Alzheimer's caregiver, here are tips to prepare in case your loved one outlives you.... Read more
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Cyber Monday and Senior Care
November 25, 2012
Does your cyber Monday to-do list include looking for senior care for an aging loved one? Here are practical tools to help. From Caring.com.... Read more
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Aging Well and Boomers
November 21, 2012
Will you age better than those you care for -- or worse? Find out what Baby Boomers can learn from older generations about aging well. From Caring.com.... Read more
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Help for Hoarding
November 19, 2012
Coping with someone else's clutter can be as hard emotionally as it is practically. Here, 6 practical tips to help. From Caring.com.... Read more
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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
November 13, 2012
A new study reveals that Abraxane improved survival in pancreatic cancer patients. The hope, the disappointment, the bigger picture, and what you can do.... Read more
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Older Drivers and Glaucoma
November 13, 2012
A new study shows that drivers with glaucoma can have twice as many car accidents as normal-vision drivers. What you should know and what you can do.... Read more
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Heart Disease Caregivers
November 12, 2012
If you care for someone with heart disease, you're at special risk for heart troubles yourself. Discover 6 tips heart disease caregivers should know.... Read more
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Signs of Heart Trouble
November 09, 2012
Look in the mirror to see if you have any of the 4 signs that might indicate heart trouble. From Caring.com.... Read more
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Stroke and Heart Health
November 06, 2012
Results show that heart disease and stroke may be, in part, a disease of aging -- but also that preventative efforts are worthwhile and can add many healthy years. ... Read more
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Hurricane Sandy, Charities, & Elder Scams
November 02, 2012
Phone scams rise after natural disaster. Get practical tips to help avoid elder fraud, plus ideas for finding trustworthy charities. From Caring.com.... Read more
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Time Change and Seniors
November 01, 2012
Find out how the time change might affect senior sleep patterns (and sundowning) and what you can do to help. From Caring.com.... Read more
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Medicare Coverage Update
October 23, 2012
A major Medicare rules change will make it easier for people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other longterm diseases to qualify for rehab services.... Read more
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Falls and the Elderly
October 17, 2012
A recent videotape study has helped pinpoint the biggest reason elderly fall: it's the way they shift their weight. Learn why, plus practical tips to help.... Read more
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Reverse Mortgage Dangers
October 15, 2012
If you're considering a reverse mortgage to help pay for senior care, know about some of the risks and dangers, plus practical tips to help you plan.... Read more
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Dementia-Football Link
October 11, 2012
Why football great and actor Alex Karras fought to draw attention to the dangers of concussion, and what you should know if you played contact sports. From Caring.com.... Read more
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Alzheimer's Books
October 05, 2012
If you're trying to explain Alzheimer's to a child, a book might help. Here are 3 well-liked books for younger children (and one for older children).... Read more
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"Type 3 Diabetes," a.k.a. Alzheimer's
September 26, 2012
Discover the foods that could put you at risk for Alzheimer's, according to new research. Learn more about "diabetes of the brain."... Read more
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Public Split on Health Care Law Ruling
June 29, 2012
Supreme Court settles little in the court of public opinion.... Read more
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Would You Discuss Nursing Home Sex With Your Parent?
June 27, 2012
The topic freaks families and other caregivers out, report says.... Read more
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Talked Weight With Your Doctor Lately?
June 25, 2012
New recommendations urge more obesity screenings and more help shedding pounds... Read more
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Alzheimer's Drug Researcher Becomes a Patient
June 22, 2012
Scientist with younger-onset Alzheimer's knows all too well the importance of clinical trials.... Read more
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Hospitalization: Alzheimer's "Tipping Point"
June 20, 2012
Blame delirium-dementia combo for common downhill spiral... Read more
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Can Loneliness, Living Alone Kill You?
June 18, 2012
Both factors found to raise the risk of poorer functioning and even death.... Read more
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Dementia & Diabetes: The Missing Link?
June 15, 2012
Research suggests there's a common gene at work.... Read more
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Thanks, Dad: Kids of Older Guys Live Longer
June 14, 2012
Effect is also true of having an older grandfather.... Read more
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Report: More Daughters Supporting Dads
June 13, 2012
A kind of happy Father's Day, every day... Read more
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Are "Well-Spouse Affairs" Different From Others?
June 08, 2012
Talk about a subject with 50 shades of gray...... Read more
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Ray Bradbury & Memories That Turn Lives Around
June 06, 2012
A great question to ask an elder in your life... Read more
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Think Sunscreen Doesn't Matter Much?
June 04, 2012
Half of trucker's face looks 20 years older than other half ... Read more
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"Old Person Smell" Is Real, Study Confirms
June 01, 2012
Research dollars at work: The good news, the smell isn't bad... Read more
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Would a Pedometer Get You Moving?
May 31, 2012
A new prescription targeting poky walkers... Read more
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Exercise and Vitamin D May Help Prevent Falls
May 30, 2012
Want to help a loved one age in place? Try signing him or her up for an exercise program and adding a multivitamin to the daily regimen.... Read more
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Will Older Voters Back Pot for Pain?
May 29, 2012
Mixed reaction to a new pitch to supporting medical marijuana... Read more
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Easier Airport Screenings for 75-Plussers
May 28, 2012
No more fussing with shoes, belts, jackets.... Read more
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The Long, Long (Too Long?) Goodbye
May 25, 2012
Chronicling a mother's painful decline: "A dwindler," doctor says ... Read more
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Nancy Reagan's Fall Wasn't Her First
May 24, 2012
And that makes her typical of many older adults. Would you know what to do?... Read more
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New Stem Cell Method: Hope for Heart Failure Patients?
May 23, 2012
Scientists in Israel have figured out a way to turn human skin cells into healthy heart cells, which could lead to a whole new method of treating heart failure.... Read more
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Nix Routine PSA Test Once and For All?
May 22, 2012
Routine prostate cancer screening test rejected, but controversy persists ... Read more
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Train Brain to Stop Pain?
May 21, 2012
Been told your chronic pain is all in your mind? It might actually be true, according to G. Lorimer Moseley, professor of clinical neurosciences at University of South Australia and Neuroscience Research Australia, and head of the Body in Mind research team.... Read more
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David Cassidy: A Son's Take on Alzheimer's
May 18, 2012
Ex-teen-star wants to raise profile of dementia... Read more
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How Art Enriches Alzheimer's
May 17, 2012
Benefits to engagement, mood... Read more
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No More Alzheimer's by 2025, Government Says
May 15, 2012
...or that's the goal, kicking off this week... Read more
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First-of-Its-Kind Alzheimer's Prevention Trial
May 15, 2012
Attempts to prevent a virulent form before it strikes.... Read more
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Failing Memory? Try Making Stuff Up
May 14, 2012
Ever heard of TimeSlips? It's a novel (if not new) way of communicating with people with dementia, based on storytelling instead of memories.... Read more
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Sense of Purpose Seems to Slow Alzheimer's
May 11, 2012
Fascinating study says having meaning to life makes a difference... Read more
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Using Taser Force to Get Alzheimer's Cooperation?
May 10, 2012
British man's sad story... Read more
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Forget Car Trouble, Wheelchair Trouble Is Increasing
May 09, 2012
Having a car break down is a lot of things: Frustrating. Irritating. Expensive.... Read more
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How Long to Live Alone With Alzheimer's
May 08, 2012
Patients and families struggle to balance independence and safety.... Read more
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Aspirin or Warfarin? Cheaper Option Proven Fine
May 08, 2012
Study shows equivalent stroke prevention in heart failure patients.... Read more
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Omega-3s May Lower Dementia Risk
May 07, 2012
According to the American Academy of Neurology, it'd be a good idea to pick up some fish and nuts along with a few pints of berries at the store.... Read more
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No Time to Work Out? No Problem!
May 04, 2012
Simply moving is your key to better health.... Read more
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"Like" This? Organ Donations Up Thanks to Facebook Idea
May 03, 2012
Social media for social good... Read more
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Smell Test Can't Predict Alzheimer's
May 03, 2012
Dr. Oz and others are wrong, new research says.... Read more
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Are Doctors Underpaid?
May 02, 2012
Have a small mountain of medical bills on the kitchen table? Maybe sit down for this: According to Medscape, 49 percent of all physicians and 54 percent of primary care physicians aren't satisfied with their income.... Read more
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Mayday! This "Job" Costs Caregivers Plenty
May 01, 2012
"I can do this for a year," thought one woman, now going on 2.5 years of caregiving.... Read more
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Eating Berries Might Reduce Cognitive Decline
April 30, 2012
Here's a new argument for grabbing a pint or two of those brightly colored berries at the market: According to new research, eating strawberries and blueberries is linked to better cognitive function in older women.... Read more
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Is Your Loved One's Doctor Letting You Down?
April 27, 2012
Survey reveals lack of knowledge about geriatric medicine.... Read more
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Quibbling Siblings: Eldercare's Hidden Toll
April 26, 2012
The ties that used to bind can fray -- but they don't have to.... Read more
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For Migraine Sufferers, New Research on Which Preventatives Work
April 25, 2012
Finding the right treatment for migraines can be a little like looking for a needle in a haystack. There's no shortage of drug and treatment options, but since not everyone responds the same way, it's hard to figure out what might work without a lot of trial and error.... Read more
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Weight Training May Help Prevent, Reverse Cognitive Impairment
April 25, 2012
Scientists have known for a while that regular exercise can help keep the mind sharp while people age, but there hasn't been a whole lot of guidance on what types of exercise are best for the brain.... Read more
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Guide Dogs for Dementia Care
April 24, 2012
Creative new idea aims to prolong independence.... Read more
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British University Works on "Granny-Nav" System for Older Drivers
April 23, 2012
Driving is one of those tricky issues for caregivers and their older loved ones, especially in a society that equates cars and roads with freedom and independence.... Read more
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Pat Summitt's Big Changes Post-Alzheimer's
April 20, 2012
Coach steps down, and gets Presidential Medal of Freedom... Read more
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Time for Another Alzheimer's Stamp?
April 19, 2012
Campaign underway; last such stamp debuted in 2008... Read more
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Optimism May Boost Heart Health
April 18, 2012
There are a lot of ways to keep your heart healthy. Exercise. Eat a healthy diet. Don't smoke.... Read more
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Dick Clark's Death and New "Happy Heart" Research
April 18, 2012
Upbeat personalities protect the heart -- ironic given the heart attack of "world's oldest teen"... Read more
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Quick! How Many Meds in Your Pillbox?
April 17, 2012
Caregivers dole out plenty, and new guidelines urge caution... Read more
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Warren Buffett's Prostate Cancer: A Common Diagnosis
April 17, 2012
Billionaire one-percenter faces 99 percent survival rate... Read more
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Turmeric: Now Also Good for the Heart
April 16, 2012
Curcumin, a compound in the spice turmeric, might do more than help prevent Parkinson's disease and help regulate immune function.... Read more
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Disrupted Sleep Linked to Diabetes
April 13, 2012
If the association between poor sleep and pre-clinical Alzheimer's isn't enough incentive to go to bed early tonight, how about a link between poor sleep and diabetes?... Read more
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New Parkinson's Research Focuses on Genetics
April 12, 2012
Wondering what Parkinson's researchers are doing these days? It turns out that they're spending a lot of time looking into genetics.... Read more
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The Wow-Power of Music for People With Alzheimer's
April 12, 2012
Organization brings iPods to dementia patients in nursing homes... Read more
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Curcumin May Help With Parkinson's Disease
April 11, 2012
Thinking about curry for dinner tonight? It might not be a bad idea.... Read more
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A Better, Safer Trip to the E.R.
April 10, 2012
How'd you like to use a new unit designed specifically for 65-plussers?... Read more
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Putting New Alzheimer's Test in Perspective
April 10, 2012
Amyvid may help researchers, but can't actually diagnose disease.... Read more
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Cheap Diabetes Drug Might Fight Cancer
April 09, 2012
The generic diabetes drug metformin might fight several types of cancer, according to research presented at the yearly meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Chicago last week.... Read more
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Bilingualism Might Protect Brain Against Dementia
April 06, 2012
Remember all those boring French or Spanish lessons in grade school? It turns out they might have been useful after all.... Read more
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Docs Say, Cut Unnecessary Medical Care
April 05, 2012
Nine national medical groups urge "Choosing Wisely." ... Read more
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CDC: Most Americans Get Enough Vitamins
April 04, 2012
Here's some encouraging news: According to the CDC, most Americans get enough of the key vitamins and minerals in their diet.... Read more
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How Anger Makes You Physically Sick
April 03, 2012
Keep it in? Let it out? Both can be hazardous.... Read more
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Ending Alzheimer's Journey -- in Murder-Suicide
April 01, 2012
Devoted caregiver follows a plan, a week after 61st anniversary.... Read more
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Nearing Life's End, Power of Talk
April 02, 2012
A father and stepson reflect together... Read more
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Candice Bergen at 65: Stroke, Memory Loss, Broken Pelvis
March 30, 2012
But boomer actress is also now on Broadway.... Read more
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Alzheimer's Insight on PBS: "Embrace the Sublime Chaos"
March 29, 2012
New documentary tells it like the sufferer sees it, and lives it.... Read more
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Do Doctors Have Delusion Treatments All Wrong?
March 28, 2012
First-line treatment for dementia delusions is often psychiatric medications of one sort or another. According to Jiska Cohen-Mansfield, a professor at Tel Aviv University's Herczeg Institute on Aging, that may be the wrong approach.... Read more
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Who Will Take Care of You?
March 27, 2012
A generation low in empathy threatens future caregiving, scholar says... Read more
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Want to Lose Weight? Eat More Chocolate (Seriously)
March 26, 2012
General wisdom says chocolate makes you fat. Thanks to Beatrice Golomb and her colleagues, we know that general wisdom is wrong, at least on this count.... Read more
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New Alzheimer's Drug Questioned
March 23, 2012
Same effectiveness, more side effects than earlier formulation, doctors say... Read more
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Hospitalization Speeds Cognitive Decline
March 23, 2012
Effect found to be bigger than expected... Read more
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Stress Incontinence Happens...Even to Stars
March 22, 2012
Oops! Singer Marie Osmond has an accident, on stage... Read more
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Is End-of-Life Palliative Care Ever "Murder"?
March 22, 2012
A new study shows accusations of euthanasia are surprisingly common.... Read more
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That Daily Aspirin Might Fight Cancer, Too
March 21, 2012
Three new research studies published in the Lancet show that a daily, low dose of aspirin might be good for more than just your heart -- it might prevent cancer, too.... Read more
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5 Life Tips From the Long-Lived
March 20, 2012
"Travel first, buy stuff later." What would you add?... Read more
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Eating Apples, Pears, and Blueberries Might Help Prevent Diabetes
March 19, 2012
If your blood sugar's been a little high lately, you might want to load up on apples, pears, and blueberries.... Read more
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The Estate Details Nobody Expects
March 16, 2012
Endless "administrivia" means no rest for the grieving... Read more
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Smoking Gun for COPD? Your Childhood
March 16, 2012
Early secondhand smoke exposure doubles the risk of developing lung disease... Read more
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The 12-Minute Routine That Cuts Caregiving Stress
March 15, 2012
Yoga study shows that "downward-facing caregiver" no longer means something bad.... Read more
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On Edge Lately? Maybe It's the French Fries
March 14, 2012
If you've been fighting the allure (and aroma) of fast food french fries, here's another weapon in your mental arsenal: In addition to being unhealthy, fried foods may make you irritable and aggressive.... Read more
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Getting Someone to Quit Driving -- BEFORE It's Too Late
March 13, 2012
Says one son: "We just live with our fingers crossed."... Read more
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Car Dealer Takes Back Fancy Dementia Impulse Buy
March 13, 2012
You'd complain, too, over a sportscar a family member can't really drive -- or afford.... Read more
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Spices Can Help Your Heart
March 12, 2012
Want to help your heart? How about adding a few extra shakes of the spice bottle to your next meal?... Read more
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17.4 Billion Hours: Time Alzheimer's Caregivers Put in Last Year
March 09, 2012
And guess how much money your time was worth?!... Read more
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Alzheimer's Drugs Seem to Work Later in Disease
March 08, 2012
Will new study make agonizing treatment decisions any easier?... Read more
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New Medicare Statements Fight Fraud, Leap Tall Buildings in a Single Bound
March 07, 2012
Nobody likes Medicare fraud. Well, except for the criminals who make millions of dollars ripping off the federal government and sweet, unsuspecting older adults. But their opinion doesn't count.... Read more
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It's Never Too Late to Talk About Sex
March 06, 2012
Most terminal patients wish doctors would bring it up -- but most docs don't.... Read more
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Healing Hearts: Marriage Improves Heart-Surgery Outcomes
March 06, 2012
Spouses have triple the survival rates of singletons.... Read more
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Vitamin E Supplements May Weaken Bones
March 05, 2012
Although vitamin E is usually considered a great source of antioxidants, it might also thin your bones if taken in high doses, say Japanese scientists in a new study published in Nature Medicine.... Read more
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She's 95, He's 98. Wedding Was Lovely
March 02, 2012
"We're the Romeo and Juliet of senior citizens," record-breaking bride says.... Read more
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Having Memory Issues? Check Your Medicine Cabinet
March 01, 2012
What do Lipitor, Tylenol, Benadryl, and Paxil have in common? They've all been linked to impaired cognitive function in recent studies.... Read more
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Davy Jones: Even Heartthrobs Get Heart Attacks
February 29, 2012
News of death at 66 makes you want to get your own heart checked... Read more
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Need Health Insurance? Head to the Mall
February 29, 2012
President Obama's health care reforms will soon require everyone to have health insurance -- which, for a lot of people in the country who don't have employer-provided health insurance, will mean buying a policy themselves. To cater to this influx of frustrated, confused shoppers, several insurance companies are planning to open retail stores in malls...... Read more
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Insomnia? Maybe Skip That Sleeping Pill
February 28, 2012
Study links even occasional use to higher risk of death, cancer... Read more
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Parkinson's Patients Taking Dopamine May Get Creative Boost
February 27, 2012
According to a small Italian study, dopamine treatment may uncover hidden artistic talents in some people with Parkinson's. These people may spend hours a day on artistic pursuits, including painting, drawing, sculpting, and writing poetry or novels.... Read more
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Get Bad Older Drivers Off the Road...But Which? How?
February 24, 2012
New studies and new laws try to solve the growing problem... Read more
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Will National Alzheimer's Plan Make a Difference?
February 23, 2012
Draft plan finally released, but can we afford its goals?... Read more
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Alzheimer's Agonizing Decision Hits TV
February 23, 2012
On "Grey's Anatomy": the nursing home placement question.... Read more
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Heart Attack Symptoms, Risk Differ for Men and Women
February 22, 2012
Heart attacks are easy to spot -- crushing pain on the left side of the chest, right? Wrong, says the Journal of the American Medical Association in a recent study. Especially not if you're female.... Read more
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The Surprising Reason Aging Eyes Need Bright Sunlight
February 21, 2012
Fascinating new research says the eyes are key to much physical health.... Read more
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Should Couples Consider Caregiving Before They Wed?
February 19, 2012
"Sweetie, let's discuss our finances, our parenting plans -- and your parents' future health."... Read more
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You Gave, Now Save -- Find the Benefits You're Due
February 17, 2012
70 percent of older adults don't get all the benefits they're entitled to... Read more
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Do You Find Joy in Alzheimer's?
February 16, 2012
An essayist argues it's there, and grossly undervalued.... Read more
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Disrupted Sleep Linked to Alzheimer's
February 15, 2012
According to early data from a small study, interrupted sleep is associated with pre-clinical Alzheimer's.... Read more
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Should Dementia Screenings Be Part of Routine Care?
February 14, 2012
New study finds they more than double early detection rates... Read more
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Personality Check: Are You a Caregiver at Risk?
February 14, 2012
These traits influence how healthy you'll be when providing care... Read more
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Overeating Might Be Linked to Memory Loss
February 13, 2012
According to researchers at the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, a high-calorie diet (between 2,200 and 6,000 calories a day) is associated with a higher incidence of mild cognitive impairment.... Read more
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Everyone Wants the New Alzheimer's Drug
February 12, 2012
A roundup of news about human use and research plans -- so far.... Read more
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Skin Cancer Drug Found to "Wash Away" Alzheimer's
February 10, 2012
Future cure, or yet another false hope?... Read more
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A New Definition of Love
February 09, 2012
Caregivers experience a different Valentine's Day... Read more
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Want More Willpower? Exercise It in Small Ways, Avoid Tempting Situations, and Eat Lunch
February 08, 2012
Whether you're trying to avoid another cookie or avoid snapping at a loved one, willpower plays a huge role in daily life. Luckily, even if you don't have a lot of natural willpower, there's plenty you can do to strengthen yours.... Read more
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Top Hidden Sources of Salt
February 07, 2012
Beware these hidden (but easy-to-find) sources... Read more
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Combination of Placebo and Distraction Boosts Pain Relief
February 06, 2012
According to a new study, the placebo effect and distraction, two strong psychological tools for fighting physical pain, can be used together for added benefit.... Read more
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Normal Memory Loss or Problem? New Easy Test Helps You Decide
February 03, 2012
Doctor-developed assessment indicates risk... Read more
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Dementia Battle's Latest Face: "Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe
February 02, 2012
Hall of Famer's wife had Pick's; he shows signs of MCI... Read more
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Researchers Uncover How Alzheimer's Spreads
February 02, 2012
Discovery has best implications yet for a cure... Read more
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Omega-3s May Lower A-Fib Risk
February 01, 2012
According to a new study in the journal Circulation, omega-3 fatty acids may provide a 30 percent decrease in atrial fibrillation risk.... Read more
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Two New Databases Help You Find Drug Side Effects Info
January 31, 2012
FDA data made searchable, can help with decisions on meds or devices... Read more
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Patient Perception May Influence Course of Illness
January 30, 2012
A new study published in Current Directions in Psychological Science asserts that how you perceive an illness may have a substantial effect on your health outcomes.... Read more
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The Special Loneliness of the Male Caregiver
January 27, 2012
Their numbers are rising, creating a whole new set of problems.... Read more
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What's It Like to Be Old?
January 26, 2012
Poet Donald Hall shares a dispatch from the "unknown, unanticipated galaxy"... Read more
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Is Grief a Disorder?
January 26, 2012
Psychiatrists are debating how to categorize responses to loss.... Read more
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IQ Sometimes Influenced by Social Status, Group Setting
January 25, 2012
If you've ever been in a long meeting -- or a heated family conflict about caregiving -- this news will come as no surprise: scientists at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute found that working in a group can lower your IQ.... Read more
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Doc Visits: It's Good You Came Along
January 24, 2012
Caregivers who accompany loved ones improve care, study says... Read more
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New Study: Women Report More Pain Than Men
January 23, 2012
In a study published today in the Journal of Pain, researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine announced that women consistently report more pain than men, even for the same conditions.... Read more
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Doctors Don't Die Like the Rest of Us
January 20, 2012
Insider essay goes viral as trade secret gets out.... Read more
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Skip the Bone Density Test?
January 19, 2012
Routine osteoporosis testing not needed for all 65-plussers ... Read more
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How Realistic Is National Alzheimer's Plan?
January 19, 2012
"Cure by 2025"...but no drug is even close, yet -- oh, there's no money, either.... Read more
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Retail Labs: Patient Resource or Marketing Success?
January 18, 2012
Want your lipid panel tested without a doctor's referral? According to NPR, retail labs like Any Lab Test Now and its competitors are cropping up all over the country.... Read more
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Paula Deen Reveals Type 2 Diabetes
January 17, 2012
But hmmm, she doesn't blame her fatty cooking, her weight, or her smoking habit.... Read more
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Caregivers Top List of Most-Stressed, Psychologists Say
January 13, 2012
Annual report on U.S. stress says 1 in 5 Americans in "extreme" stress... Read more
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Tale of a Death-Defying Dad
January 12, 2012
Ill "immortals" tax resources, emotions... Read more
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Good Kidney Transplant Candidates Turned Away Due to Age
January 12, 2012
An estimated 9,000 "excellent" and 40,000 "good" prospects over 65 are turned away... Read more
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A (Not So) New Way to Diet: Pay Attention!
January 11, 2012
According to a small new study in the Journal of Nutrition and Education Behavior, so-called mindful eating -- paying attention to what and how much you eat -- could help you lose weight. This technique could pay off especially when eating out, as people tend to eat more fat and consume more calories in restaurants than at home, said CNN...... Read more
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Strenuous Exercise Delays Parkinson's Degeneration
January 10, 2012
Brain changes similar to effect of drugs... Read more
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Grief Linked to Raised Heart Attack Risk
January 10, 2012
A broken heart can literally break your heart... Read more
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Oops: FDA Warns of Possible Pill Mix-Up
January 09, 2012
A drug manufacturing plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, may have had mechanical problems causing pills to go in the wrong bottles, according to CNN. The FDA has warned consumers who take over-the-counter medications produced by Novartis (including Excedrin, Bufferin, NoDoz, and Gas-X) or prescription pain medications...... Read more
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Margaret Thatcher: Okay to Make a Movie About a Living Person's Dementia?
January 06, 2012
Meryl Streep, who plays "The Iron Lady," says why not?... Read more
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Top Scams Against Older Adults
January 05, 2012
They're varied, common -- and on the rise. See five.... Read more
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New and Improved Glucometer Means Better Diabetes Care
January 05, 2012
First wireless meter talks to iPhones and doctors... Read more
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Byron: Mad, Bad, and...the First Celebrity Dieter?
January 04, 2012
George Gordon Byron is famous for his Gothic poetry, his dalliances with fashionable (and usually married) ladies, and his role in the Greek War of Independence. But your college English professor probably didn't mention Byron's dieting habits.... Read more
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"Compassion Fatigue" Endangers Care
January 03, 2012
Nurses suffer from it -- but so can family caregivers... Read more
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Now That's Teamwork: Caregiver and 92-Year-Old Fight Intruder
January 03, 2012
In a pinch, your care receiver might surprise you... Read more
