Michael Merschel

1 week ago | bismarcktribune.com | Michael Merschel

You probably know that what you eat is important for your health. And you might have given some thought to how you cook it, too. But even before cooking, your approach to preparing food — such as by chopping, blending or grinding — “impacts the nutrition value,” said Dr. Luis Rustveld, a registered dietitian and an associate professor of family and community medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. That prep work can affect how the body digests food and what nutrients it absorbs, he said.

1 week ago | sfgate.com | Michael Merschel

"In the past, we've always treated everybody in the ED the same, regardless of age," said Dr. Liz Goldberg, an associate professor of emergency medicine and geriatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora. Now, there's more focus on doing things differently for older adults "because they have different needs and different diagnoses, and they require that special attention."In an urgent situation, Hwang said, the need for fast, specialized care will be the same for any age.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Michael Merschel

A visit to the emergency room is no fun for anybody. But older people face challenges that can make a tough situation worse. The lights, noise and endless activity can be confusing and even trigger delirium. Slick floors pose fall risks, as do hospital beds that can be hard to get in and out of. Some emergency departments, however, are taking steps to improve the experience for older adults. These geriatric or age-friendly approaches can make a difference, experts say.

1 week ago | swoknews.com | Michael Merschel

This year, the sports pages have brought a serious health concern back into the spotlight. NBA stars Victor Wembanyama and Damian Lillard both were sidelined during the regular season by deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, a type of blood clot. They joined a long list of athletes, including tennis legend Serena Williams, hockey great Zdeno Chára and basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh. kAmsC] y] $2H2==2 vFD69[ 5:C64E@C @7 E96 42C5:@G2D4F=2C A6C7@C>2?46 AC@8C2> 2E |2DD249FD6EED v6?6C2= w@DA:E2= :?

1 week ago | rockymounttelegram.com | Michael Merschel

Even without final exams looming, Andrea Rivera is all too familiar with stress. Rivera, a 23-year-old journalism major, is taking classes at not one but two schools: San Joaquin Delta College in her hometown of Stockton, Calif., and an hour away at Sacramento State. She’s paying her way by working full-time as a restaurant manager.