Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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Dr. Cynthia D. Haines, M.D.

Dr. Cynthia D. Haines, M.D., Health Guide

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Fitness Expert

Love and Other Drugs Volume 1

If you know me, or know me through my writing, you may know that I like to run and listen to music. And that my favorite kind is the "alternative" kind from the 80s…The Cult, The Cure, Love and Rockets, (and the best of all) Depeche Mode.   So over the long holiday weekend, guess what was up with me? Running and listening to my beloved... Read moreChevron
posted 06/10/2013, comments (0)|
Christine Kennard

Christine Kennard, Health Pro

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Know your Seven Signs of Stress

When we are stressed our bodies respond by releasing the stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones increase blood output and boost our energy levels. The problem is when we try to cope with sustained stress it comes at a price.   We all know that caregiving can be stressful at times. But caregiving is only one of the... Read moreChevron
Carol Bradley Bursack

Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

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Author, blogger and eldercare columnist

Sleep Deprivation May Contribute to Alzheimer’s

A study published in JAMA Neurology reports that participants with evidence of preclinical Alzheimer's experienced worse sleep efficiency than those with no evidence of potential Alzheimer’s. One hundred forty five people between ages 45 and 75 took part in the study conducted by researchers at the Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer's... Read moreChevron
posted 06/06/2013, comments (0)|
AFA Social Services

AFA Social Services, Health Guide

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Please join us on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 1 p.m. -2 p.m. (ET), for Care Connection!

Hello Friends,    Please join us on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. (ET) for Care Connection, a FREE teleconference by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), designed for both family caregivers and professional caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses. These teleconferences present guest... Read moreChevron
posted 06/05/2013, comments (0)|
Lene  Andersen

Lene Andersen, Health Guide

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

Arthritis Awareness Month Wrap-Up

Welcome to a brand-new month! May was Arthritis Awareness Month and as always, that meant things got very busy and exciting around here. The RAHealthCentral team produced numerous informative and interesting posts about various topics related to awareness and we were also joined by writers from other HealthCentral sites.   Our big project... Read moreChevron
posted 06/05/2013, comments (0)|