The list of benefits that come with hiking is long, esp. for aging adults.
Steady Exercise and Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The stark reality is that half of all Americans—both young and old—have at least one of the top three risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoker) for heart disease. Since February is...
What’s Happening With The Affordable Care Act?
As of the close of enrollment for Obamacare, formally known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there were over 8.5 million Americans who were signed up for coverage for 2019. Since its initial passage into law in 2010, the ACA has been making controversial headlines....
Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer for American women. About 1 in 8 women in the US will develop breast cancer during their lifetime and it is also the second leading cause of cancer death in women, behind lung cancer. World Cancer Day was created with...
How to Survive the Most Common Winter Illnesses
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...
How to Have Difficult Conversations With A Parent
Maintaining a sense of independence is an important part of getting older. But time and our bodies often have other plans for us, making it more taxing to get around, do household chores or care for ourselves in a way that allows us to be totally independent. This can...
