In honor of Veterans Day, we’re focusing on essential benefits for older veterans that often go unnoticed, like a stipend that helps veterans and their spouses pay for the costs of in-home care.
Health Lessons Learned from Past Presidents
Happy Presidents’ Day! Since its establishment in 1885, Presidents’ Day has given us the opportunity to reflect on our former presidents’ wisdom and the change they have brought about in this great country. But that’s certainly not the only thing we can learn from...
Fire Safety in Elderly Homes
It may come as a surprise, but it’s during these chilly winter months that the most home fires occur. Why? Heating equipment is most often the cause of wintertime home fires, and even holiday decorations can become fire hazards. Thousands are affected by home fires...
Cut Your Heart Failure Risk by Half
Diet and exercise can have help prevent one from developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions. Did you know, however, that keeping fit can also cut your heart failure risk in half? A new study, led by author Liana Del Gobbo, focused on better...
Go Nuts for Peanuts!
The phrase “small but mighty” might be used to perfectly describe members of the legume family, particularly peanuts. You may simply eat peanuts as a quick afternoon snack or even use them as an appetizer at a party, but as it turns out, peanuts come with some...
How To Recognize the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Fact: heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women, resulting in approximately 610,000 deaths a year as estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart attacks are the most common form of heart disease affecting thousands each...
