(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 […]
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 […]
Local Nonprofit ConnectMed International “Jornada” Medical Work Day Provide Free Medical Care
SAN DIEGO–Local nonprofit ConnectMed International hosted a “jornada,” or medical work day, to provide free medical care and reconstructive surgery in underserved communities in and around Tijuana, Mexico. This month, 25 San Diego volunteers representing ConnectMed collaborated with healthcare professionals in Mexico to provide five surgeries, including complex cases such as first and second stage […]
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 […]