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Caregiver Burnout & Important Self-Care
There are more than 43 million caregivers in the United States, can you believe that! A caregiver, by this definition, is a person who provides unpaid care to an adult or a child in need. Of that number, more than half (over 34 million!) have provided…
Continue reading Continue readingCirculation in the Elderly & Cold Weather
Circulation: movement to and fro or around something, especially that of fluid in a closed system. Our circulatory system, or the cardiovascular system, permits blood to circulate throughout the body. It also transports nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, blood cells and hormones to and from the cells…
Continue reading Continue readingOsteoporosis: What You Can Do Now
Did you know that one in three women over the age of 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture? That is quite a few women affected by this disease. While most often associated with women, osteoporosis also affects men. One in five men over the age of…
Continue reading Continue readingSigns & Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Women
Women and men have different symptoms of a heart attack. Many signs can be mistaken for something else, and are often ignored by the person experiencing them. Do you know what to look for in yourself or in a loved one? What Exactly Is a Heart…
Continue reading Continue readingWhat is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is a new term to many Americans. This approach to care is a patient-centered, individualized and science-based approach that works to address underlying causes of disease. Functional medicine doctors determine how and why illness occurs and addresses the root cause in order to restore…
Continue reading Continue readingMigraines, Headaches & the Elderly
There are many different kinds of headaches, with migraines being the most severe and most debilitating. A migraine is considered a neurological disease that affects 39 million men, women and children in the United States alone. Worldwide, nearly a billion people suffer from this debilitating disease. The National Headache…
Continue reading Continue readingGet Moving for Better Health!
Have you heard this recent “fad”? Sitting is the new smoking, meant to suggest that a sedentary lifestyle is as dangerous to your health as smoking. Cigarettes, tobacco use and vaping are definitely very unhealthy habits for people of any age. The health benefits of stopping…
Continue reading Continue readingSpring Allergies & Respiratory Illnesses
Spring is in full swing and that means the onset of spring allergies! The blooming trees, flowers, grasses and bushes, while heralding warmer weather and the prospect of summer, also bring allergies and respiratory challenges. When is allergy season? Technically allergy season is year-round, due to…
Continue reading Continue readingAge-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is the number cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans (that’s more than glaucoma and cataracts combined!). You may have heard of macular degeneration, or even the wet vs. dry conditions of this disease, as well as age-related macular degeneration. As…
Continue reading Continue readingWinter Safety Tips for Seniors
The Midwest is caught in the throes of what meteorologists call a polar vortex. Temperatures are dangerously low, so much so that experts warn again even open your mouth while outdoors. While the sub-zero temperatures are the main concern right now, winter poses plenty of risks…
Continue reading Continue readingKeeping Your Brain Healthy
Today’s society places a lot of focus on physical health and how a healthy physical lifestyle can keep things like cardiovascular problems, obesity, diabetes and other maladies at bay. One thing we often do not hear a lot about is brain health, and ways to keep…
Continue reading Continue readingAging with Grace, Why a Positive Attitude Matters
Did you know it was Plato who first said, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder?” While the initial understanding of this familiar adage relates to physical beauty, it holds meaning in many different forms. Have you ever considered how this seemingly clique phrase can…
Continue reading Continue readingTake a Walk, It’s Good for You!
The fall season is a wonderful time of year to enjoy a nice walk outdoors. The trees are changing, the air is crisp and skies are blue. Colorful trees, pumpkins and mums decorate the landscape in every direction. It’s the perfect time to lace up those walking shoes and get…
Continue reading Continue readingBoost Your Immune System with these Fall Delights
Autumn is officially here. It’s the season of pumpkin everything! Pumpkin spice lattes, donuts, candies and of course … pumpkin pie! While pumpkin may dominate the landscape, there is a literal cornucopia of super foods that not only taste delicious, but are beneficial to boosting our immune systems. With cold…
Continue reading Continue readingFabulous Fall Foods
As the leaves change and temperatures turn cooler, our seasonal food cravings tend to follow suit. The variety of fruits and vegetables that have their peak season in autumn combines with the desire for warm, hearty comfort food, resulting in wonderful, healthy options to add to…
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