Anyone can trip and fall regardless of age, but the risk increases with age. Losing one's sense of balance and diminished strength and flexibility is a leading cause of injury among older adults.
Treats at the office, holiday parties, dinner with the family – they all happen with great frequency during the holiday season, and all provide their unique temptations and challenges to our diet. But for people with diabetes, these challenges are even greater.
Understanding the complex relationship between pancreatitis and diabetes can help patients better manage their health conditions. Sarah Ferguson, BSN, RN, a transplant nurse coordinator, provides expert insight into how these conditions interact.
Sixteen potentially toxic metals, including measurable concentrations of arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury and nickel, were detected in 30 tampons tested.
