by mg_user | Jan 20, 2017 | Health & Wellness
While many people think that it’s typical to develop eye problems and lose vision as you age, that can be a dangerous assumption when it comes to glaucoma. Glaucoma currently affects about 4 million Americans, many of whom are not aware they have the disease. When...
by mg_user | Jan 6, 2017 | Health & Wellness
Another year, another January in which we make Resolutions for change in the year ahead. But how many of those Resolutions have actually come to fruition in years past? Probably not many. Statistics have shown that roughly 45 percent of people make Resolutions each...
by mg_user | Dec 22, 2016 | Health & Wellness
In addition to the freezing temperatures, winter also brings with it an increased risk of a variety of illnesses and medical emergencies. And since our immune system weakens with age, something that seems harmless, like common cold symptoms, can become a serious...
by mg_user | Nov 28, 2016 | Health & Wellness
Alzheimer’s is such a complex disease that it can be difficult to focus on all the different ways it affects a loved one’s mind, body and even their lifestyle. Simple things such as taking medications and driving pose serious threats to a dementia patient’s safety,...
by mg_user | Nov 23, 2016 | Health & Wellness
As the weather gets colder and winter settles in, it’s not always the cold that has a negative effect on our bodies. Some people actually see more health repercussions from turning UP the heat while indoors. Anyone living with COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary...
by mg_user | Nov 16, 2016 | Health & Wellness
Turning 65 is a milestone birthday that comes with many new changes–and that’s not necessarily a bad thing! You have more options available to you: you can now choose to retire, be covered by Medicare and collect Social Security benefits. But something else you...