Blogging is lighter than usual as I'm in the last throughs of finishing my book. Here are some interesting healthy links I've come across in the past week.
Everyone knows that depression is common but who would think it was hitting Baby Boomers in the prime of their lives particularly hard?
Beauty is bone-deep. Bones are to blame for an aging face. They shrink as the years go by and the process is faster in women. Got milk?
If you're a senior, depression may be as much a risk factor for death as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Unexplained weight loss may herald Alzheimer's. The brain's weight centers might be affected before memory.
This is not good for babies to come. Fewer women, only 33%, are taking folic acid supplements to prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine.
Pathological liars have different brains.
First things first. When the Red Sox are hot, ER visits cool.
Compulsive shopping is linked to insecurity and it's on the rise.
Personally customized medical treatment is beginning as researchers find that gene profiling may improve breast cancer care. At least patients won't have to endure painful and unsuccessful therapies.
A new Diet Site leveraging social networking launches today called PEERtrainer. Users can connect with each other and offer support, encouragement and criticism. Buddy up and slim down.
To find the best match if you're changing doctors because you've moved or are changing insurance carriers, first check their credentials then, on your first visit, be prepared to talk about your medical history, your family history, your lifestyle and the medications you're on.
Posted by Jill Fallon at October 4, 2005 1:14 PM | Permalink