1 in 3 seniors fall every year, but there are ways seniors can lower their fall risk in 7 simple steps.
Be Grateful – Your Heart Will Thank You!
It’s usually around this time of year with Thanksgiving right around the corner that we take some time to reflect on all the things that we are thankful for – our health, families, friends, independence. Whatever it is, there is much to be thankful for, and it is...
Staying Hydrated While Exercising
Making the decision to have an active and fit lifestyle is essential to a healthy and strong body and mind. Not only is it important to understand the different physical activities to engage in for your body, it is essential to prepare yourself for exercise. A key tip...
How To Care For A Loved One With Diabetes
Being diagnosed with diabetes is never an easy thing to come to terms with, and it doesn’t just affect the person who’s diagnosed – it affects you as their caregiver as well. Even though your loved one’s diagnosis adds more responsibility as a caregiver, this presents...
What You Need to Know About Seniors and Anesthesia
Medical operations and procedures have certainly come a long way with the advancements in technology, but complications can still arise mid or post-surgery. For many patients undergoing surgery, receiving anesthesia is the norm, but seniors and anesthesia is not...
Are X-Rays or MRIs Effective in Combating Back Pain?
When you start to experience back pain, you may take some aspirin and hope it goes away shortly. But after a few days, the pain is still there, so you decide to see your doctor. After you finish explaining your symptoms, your doctor suggests one of these two actions:...
