Fit and Fun: New Year's Resolutions for Aging Friends and Relatives
Some of the biggest New Year's Resolutions is to become more active, get in shape, or lose weight. Usually, these goals become more...
How to Know If An Aging Friend or Relative Needs Help
Often times, the ones we love live quite a distance from us. When that person is an elder, it can be hard to judge whether they are...
Bronchitis or Pneumonia?
For many people, this time of year brings a common annoyance: cold and and cough. But how do you know what your cough is signaling?...
Reducing Your Risk of Stroke
Did you know that stroke is the nation’s fourth leading cause of death? Stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), happens when blood...
Hypertension: More Than Just High Blood Pressure
Did you know that about 1 in 3 adults in the United States has high blood pressure (hypertension)? This condition often shows no warning...
To Screen or Not to Screen? How to know when health screenings are necessary
Catching chronic health conditions early—even before you have symptoms—seems like a great idea. That’s what screening tests are designed...
Food Safety Tips for a Healthy Holiday
Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer. But the merriment can change to...
Dealing with Dementia: Understanding risks, symptoms, and treatment
Forgetfulness, confusion, or having trouble remembering a name or word can be a normal part of life. But when thinking problems or...
Be Sweet to Your Feet
Your feet work hard to get you where you need to be. But years of wear and tear can be rough on them. So can disease, bad circulation,...
Getting It Straight
Sit up straight! This common request may have been how you first heard about posture, the way you hold your body. Posture isn’t just...
