Your & Your Doctor: 10 Questions to Ask When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's

10 Questions to Ask When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s 
 
Frequent memory problems, trouble doing daily tasks, or behavioral changes in older people can often signal the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. But the person affected may not be aware of it, and that’s why family members play an essential role. You can notice such behaviors and alert your relative’s doctor.
 
If a loved one has this illness, you may have many questions for your doctor. To help you start a conversation with a medical professional, you can use any of the following questions about Alzheimer’s and the effects it can have on those with the illness and those who care for them. read more »

Jennie Garth: Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Jennie Garth, of TV’s “90210,” puts great stock in heart-health education.

Having played a popular student at Beverly Hills High School in “90210,” actress Jennie Garth returns this fall to the CW network’s reprise of the series—all grown up and back at school. But at 37, Jennie has updated the role of Kelly Taylor, the one that made her recognizable to a generation of fans. Back then a glam teen model, Kelly is now a single mom who works as a high school guidance counselor. read more »

Myth or Fact: Insight on Celiac Disease

Myth or Fact?
Insight on Celiac Disease 
 
Although celiac disease affects about 3 million adults in the U.S., many myths still persist—even among people who have the illness and their family members. In recognition of Celiac Awareness Month, take this quiz to see if you can weed out some of the more common misconceptions about this condition.
 
Myth or Fact? Celiac disease is a food allergy to wheat, which causes allergic reactions, such as an itchy rash, after eating gluten. 
Myth. Celiac disease is not a food allergy. It’s an autoimmune disease, an illness that occurs when your body tissues are attacked by your own immune system. read more »

Keep the Cameras Rolling: Cynthia McFadden

Keep the Cameras Rolling

Cynthia McFadden Triumphs Over a Tough Condition

Probing the hearts and minds of some of the biggest influences on American and world culture—President George W. Bush; Britain’s Tony Blair; Pervez Musharraf, the president of Pakistan; and even Hollywood hunk George Clooney—Cynthia McFadden has won several awards for her journalism skills during the past two decades. At 52, she is currently the co-host of ABC News’ “Nightline” and “Primetime”—and she balances that with being a single mom to her 10-year-old son, Spencer.  read more »