Bacterium helps to regulate metabolism in mice. Brian Owens 13 May 2013 The gut is home to innumerable different bacteria — a complex ecosystem that has an active role in a variety of bodily functions. In a study published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences1, a team of researchers finds that [...]
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Nature | News Gut microbe may fight obesity and diabetes
Posted by mweisberg on May 14th, 2013 at 1:54 pm
How To Hire (And When To Fire) A Caregiver
Very informative article on hiring caregivers. By Kristine Kevorkian, Ph.D, Next Avenue Contributor From time to time, when I worked as a social worker in a skilled nursing facility, visiting family members complained to me about certain staff members. Residents too often were worried that if they themselves griped to senior managers, there might be [...]
[read more]Posted by mweisberg on May 9th, 2013 at 10:29 am
Choosing a Raised Toilet Seat
Raised toilet seats are divine inventions for those who have trouble bending to sit on a standard toilet seat. These elevated devices are routinely prescribed for short term use upon hospital discharge, usually to accommodate fractures or post-hip replacements and knee surgeries. Elderly individuals and those with chronic arthritis, hip pain, knee pain, back pain or mobility issues [...]
[read more]Posted by Valerie Paxton on February 15th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Buyer’s Guide to Bariatric Equipment – Wt. Capacity 350+
No matter what your weight or height or Body Mass Index (BMI), we believe the most important thing is that your products are safe and that they fit your size and your lifestyle. Generally most products accomodate a person’s weight up to 200 or 300 lbs., but within that range and certainly beyond, it becomes very important to [...]
[read more]Posted by Valerie Paxton on February 10th, 2009 at 11:37 am
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