Many Elderly Are Addicted To Pain Killers
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 48 million Americans – or 20 percent of the population – have used prescription drugs for non-medical reasons at some time during their lifetime. This includes many elderly who are using medication for pain management.
Heart Disease Is A Woman’s Problem Too
It wasn’t too long ago that heart disease was viewed as a man’s problem. In fact, up until about 10 years ago virtually all studies on heart disease excluded women. That was a big mistake because heart disease is the biggest killer of women in the U.S. Even with increased awareness, 80 percent of midlife […]
Heart Failure Patients Can Be Properly Managed to Stay out of Hospital
The high hospital readmission rate of those who suffer from heart failure impacts adversely on both the cost of health care and the health and well-being of the patients themselves.
Post Menopausal Weight Loss Tips
New Jersey Home Care News Post-menopause women might consider four specific eating behaviors to support weight loss over the long term, according to new research.