Kimberly Wynn

Apr 28, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Kimberly Wynn

Advances in the treatment of Parkinson's disease are moving like tremors through patient communities and shaking up outcomes for many. While there is no cure, research is adding significantly to the knowledge base of the condition and offering ways to maintain motor control. As many as 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Apr 21, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Kimberly Wynn

Age is more than a number. It could be a tally of decades of wisdom and experience. Like a glass half full, another year and another drop pushes the water to the rim – perhaps the glass will be overflowing by the time death arrives. “There is a real privilege in aging – not everyone gets to do it,” said Dr. Preeti Malani, the inaugural director of the University of Michigan's annual National Poll on Healthy Aging. Yet, attaining that higher degree of maturity is often met with age discrimination.

Apr 21, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Kimberly Wynn

Be honest: Jumping on a bicycle and pedaling as fast as possible for as long as possible after doing nothing all winter may not be the best idea. Longer days full of sun give a nice jolt to the circadian clock and suddenly a body wants to roll off the sofa and ... onto a bike? “Cycling is beneficial. It gets your heart rate up. It gets you outside. A lot of patients really enjoy it,” said Dr. Nicholas Doman, an orthopedic surgeon with ProMedica Physicians Orthopaedic Surgery - Adrian in Michigan.

Apr 7, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Kimberly Wynn

While a test tube may not be needed to decode them, the chemicals in makeup should not be a modern-day mystery. There are caveats to daily use of makeup – and that involves making educated decisions about what is most healthy for the skin, according to local cosmetic and skin experts. In many cases, this should include even technical issues, such as ingredients used in fragrances, preservatives, such as parabens, and packaging that may contribute to microplastic pollution.

Apr 7, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Kimberly Wynn

Anesthesiologists may be the most unrecognized member of the Marvel Medical League. Their presence is not a secret, but patients often aren't awake enough to acknowledge them.