An expert weighs in on how to maneuver the ups and downs The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been a whirlwind of evolving information, flattened curves and spikes, mask policies and shifting hotspots. It’s been an exhausting several months and,…

Ways to make your treatment more comfortable You’ve just been diagnosed with cancer and chemotherapy is part of your treatment. Getting this news is scary. The thought of chemotherapy is frightening too. Yet the more you know about chemotherapy the…

Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis among older people, and it is one of the most frequent causes of physical disability among older adults. The disease affects both men and women. Before age 45, osteoarthritis is more…

Encouraging Exercise and Physical Activity Exercise has proven benefits for older people. It reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, colon cancer, and breast cancer. It also decreases the risk of falls and fall-related injuries. Like…

Seniors that live alone may face many emotional issues. For example, being alone may make them feel lonely. … The emotional issues of feelings of depression, anxiety, isolation, and stress may result in the weakening of the immune system, the…

Just like charity, adopting healthy routine also begins at home. When you have unlimited options telling you what to do and what not, for a healthy lifestyle, most of them are certainly bizarre. Some of the hands on experienced health…

A recent study finds that eating a late dinner can cause weight gain and high blood sugar levels regardless of calories. Eating dinner at 10 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. may affect your blood glucose and the ability to burn…

Alzheimer’s disease. • The most common type of dementia. • A progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment. • Involves parts of the…

Types Of Depression There are several types of depressive disorders. Major depression involves severe symptoms that interfere with the ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy life. An episode can occur only once in a person’s lifetime, but more…

Before a Hurricane or Other Tropical Storm During and after a hurricane, you may need supplies to keep your family safe and healthy. Remember that a hurricane could cut off your power and water supply. You also may not be…