London, October 20: Women are at a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression after a heart attack than men, new research shows. In a study involving 160 patients from Vilnius UniversityHospital Santariskiu Clinics in Lithuania, researchers investigated the impact of gender and cardio-vascular disease risk factors on the risk of developing depression and anxiety after an heart attack. They found that nearly one quarter of patients (24.4 percent)...
(Source: Sisters of MercyHealthSystem) OKLAHOMA - For Madalene Smith, handling a breast cancer diagnosis and the subsequent surgery and treatment was all about mind over matter. "Cancer is such a fearful word," said Smith, 81, of Midwest City, Oklahoma. "Fifty years ago, it was a death write-off,...
(Source: Barchester HealthcareLimited) Photos dating back eight decades are being used to trigger memories among people with dementia. About 800,000 people in the UK have been formally diagnosed with dementia, which is a catch-all term for a group of symptoms that may include loss of memory and...
(Source: Healthways Inc) Agreement Confirms WellPoint's Commitment to Improving Members Health and Well-Being INDIANAPOLIS & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2014-- SilverSneakers® Fitness program will continue to be available to most members of WellPoint, Inc.'s (NYSE: WLP) affiliated...
(Source: ConAgra Foods Inc) New Research Points to Popcorn and Frozen Meals for Cutting Calories Research Reveals Satiety Benefits of Popcorn and Frozen Meals Compared to PopularSnack and Meal Bars OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2014-- Those trying to look and feel better have more options...
