Author: Kathleen Doheny

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Health and Wellness: Balance!

Balance declines with age and increases risks of falling and fractures, but there are easy, simple ways to keep on an even keel.

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Antimicrobial Resistance: When “Bugs” Bite Back

Antibiotic resistance, also called antimicrobial resistance, is a growing health hazard; get the facts here.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Allergies!

If you have them, you know. Allergy season can be miserable – here’s how to find relief. 

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Medical Marijuana – an Update

How helpful is medical marijuana in managing certain chronic medical conditions – and is it legal in your state?

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Do Your Eyes Have It?

With age, a lot of vision-related issues can sneak up on you, but there are exciting new treatments to help–like eyedrop eyeglasses.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Arthritis: No Cure, But Ways to Ease the Pain

Arthritis is incurable but there are ways to manage the pain, say experts.

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Take Our Quiz and Test Your STD IQ

What’s your STD IQ? Take our quiz.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Love Your Heart on Valentine’s Day

Are you getting the right tests for heart health? Looking for online fitness classes and info? Find answers here!

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Let’s Get Physical – Therapy

Physical therapy is often thought about only as a way to recover after surgery or an injury – but it does much more than that.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Conquering the Winter “Miseries”

What can you do to make “winter miseries” stop faster? And how can you reduce the risk of a repeat?

Thursday, December 22, 2022

How Well Do You Know Your Meds?

Bandages have an expiration date, don’t always keep prescriptions in the medicine cabinet, and other little known facts about meds.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

A New Look at an Ancient Health Tool

If the last time you thought about meditation was when the Beatles made the White Album  – you’re in for a surprise.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Caregiving for Caregivers

Caregiving is difficult, but caregivers can learn tips to ease burnout – and comment on a National Strategy to Support Caregivers.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Alzheimer’s Update: Reason for Hope?

The statistics are sobering and scary – but is there reason for hope about Alzheimer’s?

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Telemedicine: It’s Here To Stay

Healthcare experts say telemedicine is here to stay—and should be. Learn how to get the most out of your virtual visits to doctors.