Foot care tips to keep boomers moving (ARA) – Just a few decades ago, the phrase “granny shoes” implied a tragic lack of coolness, and that the wearer had allowed comfort to trump style in their slow shuffle toward getting old. Those days are definitely gone. Today’s baby boomers and seniors are stepping out in…
Do you hear what I hear? What you need to know about noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in adolescents (ARA) – Due to the increased use of earbuds, adolescent hearing loss is up 5 percent over the last decade, which now affects 20 percent of U.S. adolescents ages 12 to 19, according to the Journal of…
Pointers for protecting feet from skin cancer (ARA) – Walking on the beach, frolicking in the surf, participating in sports, strolling through a theme park while on vacation – your feet will carry you through a lot of fun this summer. But can paying attention to them help you avoid the most common form of…
Liver disease: unmanaged condition exacts a heavy toll As liver disorders increase nationwide, a condition known as hepatic encephalopathy lurks in the background (ARA) – Chronic liver disease, which often leads to cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) saps the body’s vitality. Worse, it can rob someone of their mind. For about half of people with…
When parents should seek professional help for an out-of-control teen Adolescence can be a tough time for children and their parents. While it is a natural part of childhood development to test boundaries and explore autonomy, how can a parent tell when to call in a professional for help with an out-of-control child? It can…
