Health & Medical

Alcohol

ajohny — Mon, 12 May 2008 05:53:25 -0500

This is a comprehensive addiction portal focusing on topics of alcohol and drug abuse. http://www.alcoholaddiction.org

Diseases & Conditions from US News

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:42:44 -0600

Content developed by the Cleveand Clinic.

Senior Eye Care

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:33:31 -0600

By age 65, 1-in-3 Americans have some form of vision-impairing eye disease. Most however do not know it because often there’s no warning symptoms or they assume that poor sight is a natural part of growing older. By detecting and treating eye disease early through annual, dilated eye exams, seniors can preserve their sight. Jim Miller, editor of Savvy Senior, a syndicated column for seniors.

WebMD

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:23:30 -0600

WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information

Blindness Related Resource

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:44:20 -0500

This is a collection of links that are offered merely as jumping-off points for the exploration of blindness-related resources.

Symptom Checker from the MayoClinic

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:40:38 -0500

An online guide to discover the most common causes of the most common symptoms

Quality Check

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:38:20 -0500

from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JACHO) allows consumers to find the accreditation status of thousands of healthcare organizations.

Trial to Study Omega-3 Fatty Acid for Alzheimer's

clewis — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 17:12:22 -0500

NewsMax.com, FL - May 10, 2007 Nutritionists have long endorsed fish as part of a heart-healthy diet, and now some studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids found in the oil of certain fish may also benefit the brain by lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Study Finds Exercise Helps Delay Dementia

clewis — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 17:05:00 -0500

Older men and women who exercised even modestly three times a week or more reduced their risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's

Study: Alzheimer's Medications Help, but Just a Little.

clewis — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 17:03:50 -0500

Doctors' Opinions Vary on Whether Drugs Should Be Widely Used. (ABC News 1/24/06)