Every Older Patient Has a Story. Medical Students Need to Hear It.

Whatever the cluster of second-year students at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York expected to hear from an 82-year-old woman — this probably wasn’t it. At first, Elizabeth Shepherd, one of several seniors invited to meet with future doctors in an anti-ageism program called “Introduction to the Geriatric Patient,” largely followed the script. As student… Read More »

Saudi Arabia hits back at US 'threats' over missing journalist

Saudi Arabia says it rejects any “threats” of sanctions or political pressure from the United States over the disappearance of a journalist. Jamal Khashoggi, a critic of the Saudi regime, has been missing since he entered the country’s consulate in Turkey on 2 October. Turkish officials say he was killed and dismembered inside the building… Read More »

Physical Therapy Helps Stroke Patients

Physical activity improves heart function and lipid profile by lowering total cholesterol while raising HDL (good cholesterol). It lowers blood pressure and resting heart rate. Being active reduces the risk and severity of diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity, and it improves strength,balance and endurance. For stroke survivors, these benefits can spell the difference between dependence… Read More »

5 Intermittent Fasting Windows that Produce Weight Loss Results By Anna Yuen

   Many people want to lose weight easy and simple. However many weight loss programs have a lot of rules and complexities. Intermittent fasting keeps things simple, and it has become a very popular eating pattern to lose weight. This article looks into some of the most popular intermittent fasting windows that have been producing… Read More »