Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients are more anxious and distressed than people without the condition, and they tend to hide these emotions. Lead author Katharine Rimes explained, “We hope that this research will contribute to a greater understanding of the needs of people with chronic fatigue syndrome, some of whom may tend not to communicate ...click here to read more

When you order a cheeseburger, you can now see how many calories it contains, and even though the number appears high, it seems that it doesn’t sway your decision to place your order. A new study found that calorie labeling hasn’t been as effective as intended in helping people make healthier choices when it comes ...click here to read more

Intracerebral hemorrhage is the sudden burst of blood into brain tissue, damaging the brain. Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a medical emergency and although it is not as common as ischemic stroke it is far deadlier. When a weakened or diseased vessel bursts and blood flows into the brain, the buildup of pressure can lead to ...click here to read more

Vestibular decline resulting in poor balance is evident in older adults. The researchers found that vestibular thresholds begin to double every 10 years after the age of 40, meaning, our ability to receive sensory information about balance is declining. Senior author Daniel M. Merfeld explained, “In our study, vestibular decline was clearly evident above the ...click here to read more

A new study has found that many patients at risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures do not receive proper evaluation and subsequent treatment. Current guidelines suggest that all postmenopausal women over the age of 50 be evaluated for osteoporosis which entails a detailed medical examination and clinical fracture risk assessment. Women are particularly susceptible to ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, How was your Black Friday? Did you have to squeeze your way into line-ups, drive around parking lots for hours to find a spot, or maybe even yell at a person or two? As you can tell, the holidays have begun with the Thanksgiving and Black Friday kick-off. If you managed to finish ...click here to read more

Atrial fibrillation raises the risk of dementia, according to research findings. The study also found that atrial fibrillation patients taking warfarin (the blood thinner) to reduce their risk of stroke were more likely to develop dementia, compared to patients who used this medication for other conditions. The researchers looked at over 6,000 patients on warfarin ...click here to read more

If you suffer from bunions, you may notice that as it gets colder and you switch from open sandals to closed, narrower footwear, your bunion pain is getting worse. Bony bumps on the joint at the base of the big toe, bunions develop over time, though their exact cause is unclear. Winter shoes are usually ...click here to read more