Category: GE Healthy Outlook
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
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
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