How to Thrive in an Empty Nest
serenity 2017-08-02T16:32:36+00:00The transition to college can be an opportunity for growth for parents as well as students. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Music therapy helps people with Parkinson’s build strength through song
serenity 2017-08-02T15:39:40+00:00A music therapy class is helping people with Parkinson's disease build strength through song. A new study shows singing improves the muscles used for swallowing and respiratory control -- two functions complicated by Parkinson's. Source SNH Newsbot: Science Daily
Gum Disease Tied to Cancer Risk in Older Women
serenity 2017-08-02T13:30:57+00:00Periodontal disease was associated with an increased risk of esophageal and gallbladder cancers, cancers of the breast and lung, and melanoma. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Maternal Instinct, or O.C.D.?
serenity 2017-08-02T11:41:56+00:00Where is the line between normal parental instinct — that natural drive to keep our children safe — and true mental disorder? Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Pneumonia or sepsis in adults associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease
serenity 2017-08-02T08:29:12+00:00Pneumonia or sepsis in adults that results in hospital admission is associated with a six-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease in the first year, according to new research. Cardiovascular risk was more than doubled in years two and three after the infection and persisted for at least five years. Source SNH Newsbot: Science Daily
A Wakeup Call on Writing Instruction (Now, What’s an Adverb?)
serenity 2017-08-02T07:00:19+00:00Some say English instruction must get back to basics, with a focus on grammar. But won't that stifle a student's personal voice? Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
6 Things Parents Should Know About Sending Kids Back to School
serenity 2017-08-02T07:00:13+00:00A time to explore mixed emotions as we say goodbye to summer and say hello to new expectations. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
The Best Running Stride? The One That Comes Naturally
serenity 2017-08-02T07:00:01+00:00Even beginning runners tend to settle into the stride that is most efficient for them, a new study found. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
How to Be Mindful Walking in the Rain
serenity 2017-08-02T07:00:00+00:00Walking mindfully in the rain is a wonderful opportunity to get closer to nature, and our true nature. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Sex education: Talking to your teen about sex
serenity 2017-08-01T20:00:00+00:00Source SNH Newsbot: Mayo Clinic