Running. Aerobics. Spin class. These are the kinds of exercise that put the work in your work out. They burn calories, build muscle, get your heart rate up and make you sweat.
Did you know that September is Healthy Aging Month? No matter your age, this is a great reason to practice a few tips that will help you maintain your balance, brain health, and overall wellness for years to come!
Can you sit on the floor and stand up easily? Or does the thought of sitting on the floor conjure up images of remaining there for days? If you lean more to the second option, you aren’t alone. But what does that mean for your health, and what can you do about it?
If you find yourself having trouble understanding speech, asking others to repeat themselves, turning up the volume on your TV or radio or always relying on closed-captioning, or not following conversation in a crowded restaurant, it’s time to take your hearing seriously.
Aphasia, a disorder caused by damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for language, has been in the news in recent months due to two high-profile retirements.
The CDC estimates that as many as 900,000 Americans are affected by, or at risk for, Deep Vein Thrombosis, commonly called DVT. Each year, between 60,000 and 100,000 Americans die of a pulmonary embolism, the often-fatal consequence of untreated DVT.
