FYI Daily Archive February 2012

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Alzheimer's Agonizing Decision Hits TV February 23, 2012

    On "Grey's Anatomy": the nursing home placement question....  Read more

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  7. 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

    Default_small_avatar-hh23de209aaf Megan Kempston, Caring.com staff writer
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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

    Default_small_avatar-hh23de209aaf Megan Kempston, Caring.com staff writer
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. A New Definition of Love February 09, 2012

    Caregivers experience a different Valentine's Day...  Read more

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  19. 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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  20. Top Hidden Sources of Salt February 07, 2012

    Beware these hidden (but easy-to-find) sources...  Read more

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. Researchers Uncover How Alzheimer's Spreads February 02, 2012

    Discovery has best implications yet for a cure...  Read more

    Paulaspencerscott.jpg Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor

  25. 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

    Default_small_avatar-hh23de209aaf Megan Kempston, Caring.com staff writer