In honor of Men’s Health Month, we’ve identified the top five health concerns for men over 50 and lifestyles changes that are ideal for prevention.
Yoga Pilates Fusion for Older Adults
By Guest Contributor Sarah Croce Regardless of age, I encourage all my students to think about a daily combination of Yoga and Pilates to be just as important as the ritual of brushing their teeth. And for seniors, the routine can be just as simple. Good news, right?...
The Cost of Caring For Alzheimer’s and Dementia
There are more than 65 million people in the U.S. caring for a sick, disabled or elderly loved one, according to The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. A study published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the number of Americans with...
Taking Control of Your Cholesterol
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the number one leading cause of deaths in the United States. It’s very important for all people, especially over the age of 65, to get their cholesterol levels under control to decrease their risks...
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack by Dr. Jeffrey Wuhl
As a cardiologist, I’ve run into a similar problem over the years: there is much confusion about what defines a heart attack or “myocardial infarction” (MI) and what defines cardiac arrest or “sudden cardiac death” (SCD). I have often had patients tell me that their...
Navigating Medicare: What is Covered by Your Plan?
Medicare is government-subsidized health insurance for individuals over 65, as well as those with specific medical conditions. According to a recent AARP article, 57 million people nationwide rely on Medicare to cover things like doctor visits, hospitalizations and...
