(Newswise)–Caregivers of people with dementia lose between 2.5 to 3.5 hours of sleep weekly due to difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep — a negative for themselves and potentially for those who receive their care, Baylor University researchers say. But the good news is that simple, low-cost interventions can improve caregivers’ sleep and functioning. The […]
Seniors Who Drink Socially: Harmless Or Risky?
(Newswise)–Nearly half of Americans older than 65 years of age self-report as current drinkers. Most do not develop alcohol use disorders; however, it remains unclear if growing older entails greater vulnerability to alcohol’s effects. Research on the impact of “social” drinking – comparable to a glass or two of wine with dinner – among older […]
Escondido Businesses Unite To Prevent Underage Drinking At Quinceañeras
ESCONDIDO–Several Escondido businesses that sell Quinceañera-related goods and services, have launched a prevention campaign to encourage parents to protect underage drinking at these events. The Quinceañeras: Parties Without Risk campaign is geared toward the cultural traditional which celebrates Latino females’ 15th birthday. It’s not uncommon to find alcohol available at these celebrations, which typically include […]
Healthy Lifestyle May Cut Stroke Risk In Half For Women
(Newswise)–Women with a healthy diet and lifestyle may be less likely to have a stroke by more than half, according to a study published in the October 8, 2014, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study looked at five factors that make up a healthy lifestyle: healthy […]
Actress Marilu Henner To Speak At Vital Aging Conference
SAN DIEGO–There’s a big change in store for the 2019 Vital Aging Conference. Don’t worry, all your favorite things are still there. And it’s still free. It’s just in a new location this year – the San Diego Convention Center. The Wednesday, June 19 event will explore ways older adults can improve their health and […]
Jewish Family Service Receives $205,000 In Grants From Susan G. Komen San Diego
SAN DIEGO–Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) has been awarded $205,000 in grants by Susan G. Komen San Diego to support its Breast Cancer Case Management (BCCM), which offers free in-home services to individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. In San Diego, six women a day are diagnosed with breast cancer. Many underserved breast cancer […]
Oceanside Public Library To Host Mental Health Resource Fair
OCEANSIDE–In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Oceanside Public Library will host a Mental Health Resource Fair, with the purpose of raising awareness of local mental health organizations and destigmatizing mental illness. The event will be held in the Civic Center Library Community Rooms and outside courtyard on May 9, from 2 […]
Palomar Health Escondido Commemorates Donate Life Month
ESCONDIDO–Palomar Health In Escondido kicked off Donate Life Month to raise awareness of the importance of organ donations. Medical staff joined organ donors and recipients at a special celebration outside the center near the flag pole. Palomar Health nurses Annie Philen and Lisa Hernandez both know the impact an organ donation can have on the […]
San Diego Central Library To Host Mental Health Resource Fair
SAN DIEGO–For the second year in a row, the San Diego Central Library will host an event bringing together community organizations to share resources on the topic of mental health. Fitting with the San Diego Public Library’s mission to inspire lifelong learning through connections to knowledge and each other, the Mental Health Resource Fair on […]
Spring Cleaning: Clear Your House And Your Nasal Passages
(Newswise)–Lots of people view the coming of spring as an opportunity to clean out winter’s cobwebs and freshen up their home. It’s also a chance to get rid of allergens that have been settling in over the winter and help ease your spring allergy and asthma symptoms. “If you aren’t someone who regularly undertakes spring […]