It’s not the years in your life that count              It is the life in your years Abraham Lincoln
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Lincoln Inspiration
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Where’s the Protein?
January 9th, 2013 | by joelcohenDid you ever see those grim images of protein-starved children in faraway places? “Good thing that stuff doesn’t happen here,†you mutter under a sigh of relief. Newsflash: Protein malnutrition is closer to home than you could imagine, particularly in seniors with dwindling food intake who may not eat enough protein-rich foods. Protein is made […]
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Magnesium: Super-Mineral?
May 31st, 2011 | by joelcohenMagnesium never gets center stage. Sodium always plays the villain. Potassium is usually the hero. Magnesium — who is that? Well it may be time to write in magnesium as the superhero. Studies have shown that this no-name mineral can improve the following health conditions: Diabetes Heart irregularities Bone strength Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Migraine Asthma […]
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Antipsychotic Medication: Beware Chemical Restraints
May 31st, 2011 | by joelcohenFour-point restraints and straight jackets were once commonly used for extremely agitated people who might hurt themselves or others. It’s unnerving to see grumpy grandma bound at wrists and ankles, squirming to get free. Perhaps you recall the images of a man pretzel-twisted by a leather, canvas or duck cloth straight jacket as he sits isolated in a padded white […]
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How Low Can Blood Pressure Go?
May 31st, 2011 | by joelcohenThe Doctor measured her BP at 120/60. “Perfect pressure,†he said to his patient. Like a proud artist showing off his painting, the doctor boasted that the three medications he prescribed for high BP were working well. So why did this 84 year-old lady die just a few weeks later? Surely high blood pressure is […]
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When Patients Don’t Follow their Medication Regimen
May 30th, 2011 | by joelcohenThe warnings are impressive for those people who are naughty and do not take medications as prescribed: Medication non-compliance (non-adherence), the failure to take drugs on time in the dosages prescribed, is as dangerous and costly as many illnesses Drugs don’t work in patients who don’t take them — C. Everett Koop, MD 10% of hospital admissions […]
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Medication Use in Older Adults: Choose Wisely
September 22nd, 2009 | by joelcohenMedications pose potential risks in older adults more than younger folks. Read these must-do tips for using medication wisely.
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