Separating myth from fact in dealing with depression
      Most people know someone who always seems to be down in the dumps. For many, the natural inclination is to grab that person by the shoulder and insist that he or she simply "snap out of it." Depression is just a state of mind, and if people just change their negative outlook, they'll soon rea...
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Effects of MS are unpredictable
      Every hour, someone is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the most common neurological disease leading to disability in young adults. Because MS is an unpredictable disease often hallmarked by its "silent" symptoms, such as severe fatigue or inability to feel one's limbs, most ...
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Preparing for an aging population
      A new study, "The Maturing of America: Getting Communities on Track for an Aging Population," is the most comprehensive report ever on the agingreadiness of America. The report found that less than half of American cities and counties have plans in place to meet the needs of agin...
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Bio-identical hormone replacement available
      After the Women's Health Initiative was published, women became aware that synthetic hormone replacement carried risks that they had not previously been aware of.
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Shift happens: keep health records safe for emergencies
In the event of a quake, personal medical info can be invaluable
      California seismologists recently launched an earthquakereadiness campaign with the slogan "Shift happens." While the campaign centers on how to secure heavy furniture and appliances, there are other additional steps to be taken before the next "big one" hits.
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