Archive for October 2018
Exercising with Pain
Source: National Institute on Aging – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise for Seniors
Read MoreJoyriding Once More
When chronic hip pain drove Brenda Brault to seek medical care, the long-distance runner and triathlete assumed her high-level athletic pursuits were over. Rather than limiting her abilities, however, surgery allowed Brenda’s training to keep moving forward. For more than 30 years, Brenda Brault lived with pain. Beginning in high school, when discomfort from a…
Read More10 Immune System Boosters for Seniors
Last Updated: October 24, 2018 For older adults, having a strong immune system is important, especially during cold and flu season. Seniors are more vulnerable to infections, so our parents and senior loved ones need to take extra precautions to ensure they stay healthy. Learn about 10 immune system boosters that seniors can use to get…
Read More5 Ways to Prevent Pneumonia in the Elderly
Last Updated: October 23, 2018 As the weather gets colder and wetter, we start to hear a lot about flu season — but it’s also important to stay informed about another infection that’s potentially dangerous for our older loved ones: pneumonia. Keep your parents and senior loved ones safe from a serious respiratory infection this year…
Read MoreUnderstanding Miscarriage
Genetics Home Reference: Yuan-Harel-Lupski syndrome
Source: National Library of Medicine – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Developmental Disabilities, Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Read More10 Facts on Patient Safety
Source: World Health OrganizationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Patient Safety
Read MoreGenetics Home Reference: X-linked infantile spinal muscular atrophy
Source: National Library of Medicine – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Read MoreGenetics Home Reference: systemic mastocytosis
Source: National Library of Medicine – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Immune System and Disorders
Read MoreChartbook on Patient Safety: National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Patient Safety
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