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.
In medical terms, arthritis means inflammation of the joints. That broad description encompasses more than 100 different medical conditions whose prevalence, cause, severity, and treatment vary greatly.
Everybody experiences the discomfort of a dry mouth from time to time. Whether your mouth suddenly feels like the Sahara Desert just before you give a speech, or your mouth feels dried out from lack of hydration, an occasional occurrence of dry mouth is generally resolved by drinking lots of fluids. But if you are experiencing dry mouth frequently, it’s worth taking a look at the causes – and potential solutions.
Working out at home skyrocketed in popularity during the early days of the pandemic. After all, with gyms closed and quarantine mandates in place, there weren't a lot of other options for embarking on a new fitness routine – or continuing the one you had in place.
Steve Jobs. Patrick Swayze. Alex Trebek. Aretha Franklin. Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Sally Ride. Besides being American icons, they all died from pancreatic cancer. Considering that pancreatic cancer is relatively rare (accounting for about 3% of all cancers in the U.S) it takes a very large toll.
A study in early 2023 revealed that one third of Americans don’t have a primary care provider (PCP) to oversee and manage their health care needs. Part of that is no doubt due to lack of access or doctor shortage in some parts of the country. Another reason is a growing number of adults who simply don’t think they need a regular doctor.
Hair loss can be very upsetting for both men and women. It affects your appearance and can affect your self- esteem. It can make you feel unattractive or older than you really are. Fortunately, there are treatments available that can help.
Loneliness is more common than you might think, and it can be especially devastating during the holidays. Learn more about the risks of loneliness, and the steps you can take to ensure that you or your loved ones don't feel quite so alone.
"Getting your affairs in order" may sound ominous, but making decisions about your end-of-life care is actually a good way to ensure you and your loved ones have peace of mind about future health decisions.
Back-to-school means the start of the cold and flu season. And, with the ongoing pandemic, it's more important than ever to take steps to protect you and your family so you can stay healthy all year long.
