Lymphedema Treatment: Have Sleep Apnea? Your Brain May Suffer

August 30, 2017

Have Sleep Apnea? Your Brain May Suffer

Daily Dose

Have Sleep Apnea? Your Brain May Suffer

MedPage Today—Sleep apnea increases the risk for dementia and other types of age-related cognitive problems, according to a large study published in JAMA Neurology.

Slow Walking Doubles Your Heart Disease Risk

Live Science—

Slow walkers were twice as likely to die from heart disease over a six-year period as brisk walkers, according to a new study from the United Kingdom.

Hurricane Harvey's Health Aftermath

NPR—As floodwaters continue to rise in areas hit hardest by Hurricane Harvey, ongoing search and rescue missions are expected to become even more difficult as health concerns rise.

Overcoming Barriers to Meditation

Berkeley Wellness—

Here are four myths that can keep you from adopting this beneficial practice, plus simple instructions on how to meditate—minus the frustration.

Nursing Home Care May Be Less Costly Than You Think

HealthCentral—

A new report by the RAND Corporation offers some reassurance about nursing home costs. While few people look forward to a stay in a nursing facility, it's rarely as expensive as we fear.