Heart Attack is Different for Women Than Men
| April 24, 2012 | Posted by Jane under Health, Medicine |
It’s a pretty sobering fact that heart disease kills more women at all ages than breast cancer. But why can’t we think of someone we know who has heart disease? Well, to put it bluntly, because those who have it… more
New Drugs for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
| March 28, 2012 | Posted by Jane under GE Healthy Outlook, Health, Journalism, Medicine |
Three new game-changing drugs have been developed for the prevention of strokes in people with atrial fibrillation. The new designer drugs dabigatran, rivaroxaban and apixaban offer significant benefits compared to decades-old warfarin, but there are some downsides to consider. Atrial… more
The Health Benefits of Sleep
| March 4, 2012 | Posted by Jane under GE Healthy Outlook, Health, Journalism |
There are many health benefits of sleep, but improving the quantity and quality of sleep can be quite a challenge in a world that values continuous, 24 x 7 x 365 productivity. … more
How to Use Your iPad Without Neck Pain
| February 22, 2012 | Posted by Jane under Journalism, Writing |
Are you getting a sore neck from using your tablet computer? A new study at Harvard School of Public Health found it’s best to use your tablet at a high viewing angle on a table because that keeps your neck… more
New Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
| February 19, 2012 | Posted by Jane under GE Healthy Outlook, Health, Writing |
Beyond pills and patches – new treatment options for chronic pain A new report by the Institute of Medicine reveals that a startling number of Americans, 116 million, are affected by chronic pain – more than heart disease, cancer and… more
Does Having a Sweet Tooth Make You Sweeter?
| February 14, 2012 | Posted by Jane under GE Healthy Outlook, Health, Humour |
Happy Valentine’s Day! Check out my latest post on GE Healthy Outlook where I extol the virtues of eating sweets for a change, for their potential personality benefits! A new study suggests that people with a sweet tooth have sweeter… more
How to Kick the Added Sugar Habit
| February 2, 2012 | Posted by Jane under GE Healthy Outlook, Health, Nutrition, Obesity |
Is eating too much added sugar putting your health at risk? You are not alone: Americans are consuming an average of 22 teaspoons a day, way above the American Heart Association’s recommended limits of 6 teaspoons a day for women… more
Is Too Much Sitting Bad For Your Health?
| January 8, 2012 | Posted by Jane under GE Healthy Outlook, Health, Writing |
Beware the chair – Add more activity to your day for better health. Are you sitting down to read this? Perhaps you should be standing up. In a recent study, those who spent almost all of their time sitting had a… more
Treatment as Prevention to Halt HIV/AIDS Epidemic: World AIDS Day
| December 1, 2011 | Posted by Jane under GE Healthy Outlook, Health, Medicine |
I’m thrilled that this story was posted today for World AIDS Day. The evidence is clear: Treatment as Prevention reduces HIV transmission by almost 100% and the sooner we treat everyone globally who is infected, the sooner the AIDS… more
Strange Health News Headline – Fizzy Drinks May Make Teens Explode
| November 7, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Health, Humour, Journalism, Uncategorized |
As a freelance health journalist, I cruise the digital headlines looking for story ideas about health news and medical innovations on a regular basis. Here’s one that grabbed my attention last week – “Fizzy Drinks May Make Teens Explode.” A… more
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