Just A Little Exercise Can Have A Big Impact
A new study focuses on the health benefits of daily exercise for middle-aged women. Moderate exercise decreased chances for heart disease, blood clots and even stroke.
Foods that Help Decrease Anxiety
We all get stressed out once in a while. Life is filled with a million sources of anxiety, from everyday annoyances to...
Preventing Hip Fractures
Written by Brandon Leonard, MA, and Adam Bitterman, DO Falls are the most common cause of a hip fracture among the...
Exercises That Keep You Feeling Young
The fabled fountain of youth has inspired many a story, tall tale, and even a film or two. Though an actual magical...
Shifting Gears Into A Low-Sodium Diet
Salt has the power to add a big punch of flavor, to preserve foods so they last longer, and to season almost anything,...
Preventing Accidents in the Home
The CDC has found that one out of three senior citizens will experience a fall at least once a year. Falls can be...
Woman Rescued Days After Falling at Home
This past April in a suburban community west of Chicago, Lt. Joseph Jung, full-time handyman and part-time...
Balance Exercises for Seniors
The risk of falling is a very serious health concern for seniors. With complications from a fall being the leading...
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
As a parent or spouse advances in age, the responsibility may fall upon you to function as a primary caregiver. Though...
The Senior’s Checklist
Brandon Leonard, MA, EMT-CC, Ambulance Medical Technician with the Nassau County Police Department, in Long Island,...
How to Stay Properly Hydrated
Summer is upon us, which means that it’s hot, humid, and your perspiration rate is at its highest. And the more you...
