Month: September 2019

Women between the ages of 45 and 65 have likely experienced hot flashes as they go through menopause. Those episodes were largely written off as annoyances, but new research presented at the North American Menopause Society’s annual meeting found that persistent hot flashes could lead to an increased risk of heart disease and cognitive decline. … Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Mills Pond on the Potential Hidden Danger Behind Hot FlashesLuxor Nursing and Rehab at Mills Pond on the Potential Hidden Danger Behind Hot Flashes

Antibiotics are supposed to help cure the body of harmful bacteria, but a new study shows that a certain family of antibiotics may be responsible for causing heart problems. The study shows that heart complications are 1.5- to 2.5-times more likely to develop from people who use these drugs over other antibiotics like amoxicillin.  What … Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Mills Pond with a Warning on Certain Antibiotics that May Cause Heart Issues

Health literacy is defined by the U.S. National Library of Medicine as the ability to recognize and comprehend “basic health information” in order to make safe decisions for either yourself or a partner. The National Assessment of Adult Literacy states that only 12 percent of adults have proficient health literacy. With that in mind, Luxor … Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Mills Pond on the Importance of Your Health Literacy

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year. The CDC urges everyone over 6 months of age to get the flu shot every year. The 2019-20 version of the flu vaccine is now available, so Luxor Nursing … Flu Vaccine Now Available for 2019-20 Season: Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Mills Pond Urges You to Get Yours!