Doctor's 4-7-8 relaxation technique can help you fall asleep in an instant Jan. 4, 2024 The 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise, developed by Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, is designed to help people get to sleep quickly. Upworthy
5 simple methods that will give you better sleep Jan. 4, 2024 Experts discuss techniques geared to give people better sleep. Dagens PS (Sweden, in Swedish)
2024 'On Our Own Time' art exhibit registration now open Jan. 3, 2024 University of Arizona Employee Recognition Committee Read more
Pill problems: Aging drivers need to re-think med choices Jan. 3, 2024 Over-the-counter medications can have adverse effects on older adults, including driving impairment. A tool called the Beers Criteria, which is a list of medications potentially inappropriate for people 65 and older, helps providers recommend safe doses. Green Valley News
How, where, and why to get published Jan. 3, 2024 A how-to guide for physicians on getting their work published to establish credibility, solidify an area of expertise and lay the groundwork for future promotions. I.M. Matters
Is red meat bad for you? Here’s what Dr. Weil thinks Jan. 2, 2024 Andrew Weil, MD, founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in the College of Medicine – Tucson, writes about the benefits of diets that eliminate or limit the amount of red or processed meat people eat. Prevention
This ancient Peruvian herb tames hot flashes and boosts your libido – and it tastes like caramel Jan. 2, 2024 Experts discuss the health benefits of macca powder for women. Woman’s World
This is what your napping habit is actually doing to your brain and body Jan. 2, 2024 An online survey reports 1 in 5 people in the United Kingdom take a daily nap lasting between 20 and 30 minutes. Huffington Post (UK)
Cystic fibrosis triple therapy safe, tolerable for 144 weeks in older children Jan. 2, 2024 New research shows adolescents aged 12 years and older who received cystic fibrosis triple therapy tolerated the treatment well and improvements seen early on continued to be seen at week 144 of treatment. Healio
Slower arm speed may be why older people fall more easily after a slip Jan. 2, 2024 Older people may be more at risk of falls because their arms respond more slowly compared with their younger counterparts. Such movements help people regain their balance. NewScientist (UK)
