(NAPSI)—Did you know that women are at greater risk for blindness and vision problems? The National Eye Institute, part of NIH, reminds women, especially those over age 40, to make their eye health a priority by taking five simple steps to protect their sight. Get a dilated eye exam. Getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam Read More …
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT How To Talk With Your Aging Parents About Using A Walker
(NAPSI)—Caring for an aging parent can be a great challenge. And as our beloved seniors age, their primary caregivers, commonly their children, need to initiate many difficult conversations. Whether it’s suggesting the use of a hearing aid or simply talking about any other assistive device that has to do with getting older, starting these conversations Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Understanding Multiple Myeloma
(NAPSI)—You may be surprised to learn that multiple myeloma is the second most common cancer of the blood, after leukemia. It starts in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell. In time, myeloma cells collect in the bone marrow and may damage the solid part of the bone and eventually harm other tissues and Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING The Word Of Mouth On Dealing With Dry Mouth
(NAPSI)—Here’s health news you may find easy to swallow: Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered a way people affected by dry mouth can improve their ability to eat and swallow, and reduce tooth plaque by 58 percent. The Problem Dry mouth is the subjective sensation of oral dryness that affects up to Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Understanding Biosimilars
(NAPSI)—Perhaps your doctor has talked to you about biosimilar medicines or you have heard or read about them in the news—but what are biosimilars? There is a great deal of complexity and confusion about what they are, how they are made and why they should matter to patients. A new educational website, Biosimilars Clarified, provides Read More …
HEART HEALTH Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Be Life Threatening
(NAPSI)—Here’s news many may find eye-opening: Untreated, severe obstructive sleep apnea more than doubles your risk of dying from heart disease, the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project warns. To raise awareness of this and to urge individuals with symptoms of sleep apnea to talk to a doctor about their risk, the American Academy of Sleep Read More …
EYE ON HEALTH Five Tips to Spring-Clean Your Eye Health
(NAPSI)—Spring is an annual reminder of new beginnings. With new life and fresh blooms all around, it also serves as a reminder to spring-clean our overall health, which also includes the eyes. Among older people, vision loss—or even worse, blindness—can have a negative impact on our quality of life, limiting the ability to do things Read More …
SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH CARE What Nurses And Administrators Know About Improving The Hospitalization Experience
(NAPSI)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than seven out of 100 Americans are hospitalized every year. If you or someone you care about is ever among them, you may be relieved to see the efforts that nurses and other medical professionals make to keep patients happy. Making A Connection For three Read More …
HEALTH & WELL-BEING Safety And Security
(NAPSI)—For most of us, making a pit stop in the bathroom is not something to which we give much thought. However, many people require much more strategic planning, especially when out and about. This is particularly true of people with impaired bladder function who are dependent on urinary catheters to drain their bladder. According to Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Four Numbers You Need To Know To Stay Healthy
(NAPSI)—We need to remember plenty of numbers—phone, debit card PIN, ZIP code, Social Security and many others. But do you know your most important health numbers? Knowing these—and doing something about them—can improve your health and reduce your medical costs. Some essential numbers to know and keep an eye on are blood pressure, cholesterol, body Read More …