By Jennifer Kathleen Gibbons, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson My father, Richard, had wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). As his caregiver, I saw him struggle with vision loss more and more over time. It was incredibly hard for him, especially since he loved to read. While it might have been nice if he just … Read more
SOURCES: Elizabeth H. Margulis, professor, Princeton University, and director of the university’s Music Cognition Lab. David Silbersweig, MD, chairman, Department of Psychiatry, and co-director, Institute for the Neurosciences, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. Michael K. Scullin, PhD, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience, Baylor University, Waco, TX. Elaine Jones, MD, , neurologist, Hilton Head, SC; … Read more
By Jill Adelman, RN, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson I was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in November 2014, when I was 57. I’m now 66 years old. When I found out I had AMD, my initial reaction was complete devastation. I was in a state of shock, not knowing what the future was … Read more
March 22, 2023 — Layla Blitzer, a 17-year-old high school junior in New York City, was playing field hockey for her school last October and was hit hard by the ball, right above her eye. She sustained a serious concussion. She’s also had neck issues and headaches for the last 4 months. “They’re so severe … Read more
March 22, 2023 — Long-distance runners are often warned that they are wearing out their joints. But running distance, frequency, and speed are not associated with an increased risk of osteoarthritis, new research says. Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage in joints, and it is the most common type of arthritis. Over 32.5 … Read more
After months or years of constant treatments, tests, and oncologist checkups, your time as a breast cancer patient is over! You’re free to start your post-cancer life, and your friends and family are thrilled. But what is that nagging feeling you have? Why are you not as happy as you thought you’d be? Could this … Read more
After months or years of constant treatments, tests, and oncologist checkups, your time as a breast cancer patient is over! You’re free to start your post-cancer life, and your friends and family are thrilled. But what is that nagging feeling you have? Why are you not as happy as you thought you’d be? Could this … Read more
March 23, 2023 — This month, I took care of a patient who recently contracted COVID-19 and was complaining of chest pain. After ruling out the possibility of a heart attack, pulmonary embolism, or pneumonia, I concluded that this was a residual symptom of COVID. Chest pain is a common lingering symptom of COVID. However, … Read more
Puberty can be a tough time for any kid. But it might be harder on those with central precocious puberty (CPP). That’s when kids show signs of sexual maturity early. In general, CPP is when puberty starts before age 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys. Kids with CPP – which is more … Read more
March 28, 2023 – A new analysis gives a promising answer to the weight loss question: Is it better to have lost and gained, than never to have lost at all? People who lost weight but regained some of it experienced sustained health improvements for at least 5 years after the initial weight loss, a … Read more