Research


Leg Pain May Signal Vascular Disease

Atherosclerosis, plaque, hardening of the arteries, bypass surgery – people recognize these terms because they are usually part of a story about someone who had...

September 29, 2014 / 3 min read


A Look at Common Eye Injuries

An overview of the most common causes of eye injuries and guidelines for dealing with them.

September 25, 2014 / 2 min read


Top 5 Steps to Healthy Aging

Primary care physicians are increasingly providing an aging population with "wellness and prevention" guidelines so that these patients can remain engaged in active and productive...

September 24, 2014 / 3 min read


Age and Calcium in Arteries Determine Heart...

Coronary artery calcium is best at predicting a lower risk of heart attacks, even in individuals who are considered to be at higher risk by...

September 22, 2014 / 2 min read


Don’t Put Off Regular Screenings

Regularly scheduled checkups, complete with different screening exams tailored toward your age, keep you on the wellness track.

September 22, 2014 / 2 min read


Heart, Brain Health Linked in Older Women

A recent study revealed that postmenopausal women with heart disease were at higher risk for dementia.

September 17, 2014 / 2 min read


Watch Now – Colonoscopy: Conquering Test Anxiety

Booyah! I finally scheduled and went through with a colonoscopy — a health screening for colorectal cancer. I zoomed past my 50th birthday as if...

September 16, 2014 / 3 min read


Early Baldness at Middle Age May Be...

Men who said they showed a certain degree of baldness at age 45 had a 39 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with an aggressive...

September 16, 2014 / 2 min read


Dementia Risk Factors, Stroke Prevention & Other...

Your blood type may play a small role in your risk for dementia, a new study finds. People with blood type AB, which covers about...

September 12, 2014 / 3 min read


Helping Kids Manage Their Busy Schedules

Parents aren’t the only ones who struggle with managing hectic schedules. School children are finding it more difficult to squeeze in all the things they...

September 12, 2014 / 2 min read