A new study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association and the European Society of Cardiology Congress discovered a certain enzyme that could be linked to both heart disease and cancer. By measuring this enzyme in blood, it could serve as an early predictor of who is most likely going to die from [...]
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Can a Blood Test Help Predict Your Death?
Posted in News, Press, tagged blood, cancer, enzyme, health, Health solution, heart disease, Studies, wellness on February 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Overall, Cancer Rates in U.S. Continue to Decline
Posted in Aging & Wellness, News, Press, tagged cancer rates, health, news, wellness on January 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The American Cancer Society’s annual report announced that cancer death rates are declining 1.8 percent per year in men and 1.6 percent per year in women between 2004 and 2008. The advances in cancer screening and treatment have prevented a million + deaths from cancer since the early 1990’s. There were seven less-common cancers that [...]
Tougher rules for Sunscreen Labeling (Finally!)
Posted in Aging & Wellness, News, Press, Tips and Suggestions, tagged Aging, FDA, health, Healthy, SPF, sun, sunscreen, sunscreen protection, Tips on June 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The FDA has recently announced stricter rules for sunscreen manufacturers on labeling their sun protection claims. There are new provisions that permit simpler sunscreen labels and require the manufacturers to test their product’s effectiveness against UVA and UVB. The UVB rays are known to cause sunburn and both UVA and UVB rays are the foundation [...]
Single and Ready to Mingle?
Posted in Fun, News, Press, Recommendations, Tips and Suggestions, Travel, tagged cruise, dating, fun, health, mental health, mingle, play, relationship, single, sun, travel, vacation, wellness on April 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Single and ready to mingle you say? Cruise lines hear your call. If you’ve ever travelled alone on a cruise, then you know a thing or two about unfair supplemental fees. Not a couple? You still have to pay like one and solo travellers have had a enough. Several cruise ships are now offering single [...]
Excuse me doctor, did you say YOGA?
Posted in Aging & Wellness, Caregiving, Diet and Nutrition, Fun, Health Care, News, Press, Recommendations, Tips and Suggestions, Uncategorized, tagged ache, aches, back pain, cure, doctor, health, high blood pressure, holistic, medicine, mind, Pain, pains, stress, wellness, yoga on April 12, 2011 | 1 Comment »
So, you went for a routine doctor’s appointment with all the typical aches and ailments generated by your aging body and the doc said something you didnt expect. Perhaps you should Practice Yoga. You must admit, you were slightly bewildered and moderately confused. What happened to the 4 advil and a glass of water prescription? [...]
The Boomer’s Guide to Medicare.
Posted in Aging & Wellness, Fun, Health Care, Medicare, News, Press, Recommendations, Tips and Suggestions, tagged Aging, Coverage, enrolling in medicare, free medicare, health insurance, Health solution, Healthy, medical care, medical coverage, Medicare, medicare coverage, Studies, Tips on April 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
AARP has posted the top 8 “Do’s and Dont’s” when it comes to Medicare. Make sure you are not only aware…but truly in the know when it comes to the future of your health care. Here’s what you should know… 1. Do give yourself time to learn about Medicare: It’s a system with many choices [...]
Knee Pain? Eat to feel better…
Posted in Aging & Wellness, Diet and Nutrition, Fun, Health Care, News, Press, Recipes, Tips and Suggestions, tagged delicious, Diet, excercise, fitness, Food, grapes, health, knee pain, knee stretching, medical, Medicare, recipe, salmon, wellness on March 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Besides knee pain, we face daily aches and pains that require more than just a short rest or a nap. Below we have listed AARP’s recommendations for 7 foods that can help battle off those daily ailments. Take the first step with…Ginger. Long used as a digestive aid, ginger is also an effective painkiller. Almost two-thirds [...]
6 Foods to Slow Down Aging!
Posted in Aging & Wellness, Diet and Nutrition, Fun, Health Care, Press, Recipes, Recommendations, Skin Care, Tips and Suggestions, tagged active lifestyle, activity, Aging, body, brain, care, Coverage, delicious, easy, fish, Food, grains, happy summer, health, Health solution, Healthy, healthy brain, Heart Health, maintenance, march, recipe, Reform, slow, taste, vegetables, wellbeing, wellness on March 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?” –Satchel Paige In keeping with our healthy theme this month, we would like to feature some exciting news. Six foods that actually help to slow aging. Now that’s music to the ears of us all. We can actually eat to look [...]
Naps. They Do a Body Good!
Posted in Aging & Wellness, Diet and Nutrition, Fun, News, Press, Recommendations, Tips and Suggestions, tagged brain, care, Diet, excercise, health, medical, medicine, Nap, restless, sleep, wellness on March 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
March 16, 2011 Naps. We all want them, we all crave them, but not all of us allow ourselves to take them. Finding yourself in a nap midday can be one of life’s more enjoyable pleasures, but its also an indulgence we have grown to neglect. In our busy lives we find ourselves convinced that [...]
New Retail Location to Open in April 2010
Posted in News, Press, Products on March 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It is hard to believe that we are just about to welcome spring into our midst! A time for shaking off the winter blues and adding some “spring” to our step. Over here at Professional Medical, we are preparing to grow by opening our new retail store in April, so that we can meet the [...]
