The Heat and COPD: What You Need to Know
With summer just around the corner, there are things that you should know about COPD and hot weather. According to a new study, COPD can be especially vulnerable during the hottest months of the year.
Take Five: Why Breaks Are Vital for Long-Term Caregivers
Life can be exhausting. There are appointments to make and keep, bills to pay, and calendar dates to juggle. Managing...
Building Better Balance Through Exercise
Whether you are an athlete, a recreational exerciser or simply enjoy exercising occasionally, balance training is...
Caregiver Resource: Geriatric Dentist
As you age it becomes even more important to see your dentist on a regular basis. It might seem very basic, but...
Change Your Sleep Schedule and Lose Weight
When you don’t get enough sleep, you’re not operating at your best; sleep-deprivation can leave you feeling foggy,...
Neuropathy: Fact or Fiction
Peripheral Neuropathy impacts more than 20 million Americans but many of us may not even know what it is. According to...
Eating For Your Eyes
The way you eat impacts every part of your body. Obviously, you already know what your diet can do to your waistline....
The Benefits of a Low-Sodium Diet
As Americans, there are a few things we love. We love the 4th of July. We love movies where the good guy wins. And we...
Cardio and Weights Keeps The Doctors Away
You might have heard the old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but did you know that now adding weight...
Caregiver Resource: Physical Therapist
In the third installment of our Caregiver Resource series, we spoke to Barrett L. Dorko, a Physical Therapist. Barrett...
Greater Risk of Brain Injury After Fall for Elderly
According to the CDC, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S., as 153 people...
