Flu— short for influenza — is a virus that can cause fever, chills, sore throat, stuffy nose, headache, and muscle aches. Flu is very serious when it gets in your lungs. Older adults are at a higher risk for developing serious complications from the flu, such as pneumonia. The flu is easy to pass from … Continue reading “Flu Vaccinations in Older Adults”

Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. Many people feel “down” or have the “winter blues” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter and feel better in the spring when longer daylight hours … Continue reading “Know More About Seasonal Affective Disorder”

Can eating a specific food or following a particular diet help prevent or delay dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease? Many studies suggest that what we eat affects the aging brain’s ability to think and remember. These findings have led to research on general eating patterns and whether a person’s diet might make a difference. Healthy … Continue reading “Diet & Prevention of Alzheimers”

Diabetes can be confusing, but we are committed to helping you understand the facts about diabetes. The following questions will help clear up diabetes myths you may have heard. Q: If you’re overweight, will you always develop type 2 diabetes? A: Being overweight is a risk factor for developing diabetes, but other risk factors such … Continue reading “Clearing Up Diabetes Myths”

Cognition — the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember — often changes as we age. Although some people develop Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, many older adults experience more modest changes in memory and thinking. Research shows that healthy eating, staying active, and learning new skills may help keep older adults cognitively healthy. … Continue reading “Taking Care of Your Cognitive Health”

**“OUCH!! My back hurts! I think I must have slept wrong or twisted it in some way.”** That’s a perfectly reasonable response to an episode of acute back pain, and certainly could be true, but what if I told you that a lot of back pain is actually due to high levels of cholesterol in … Continue reading “Back Pain & Cholesterol”

CDC.gov Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays causes most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer. To lower your skin cancer risk, protect your skin from the sun and avoid indoor tanning. Summer is full of outdoor activities. You probably put sunscreen on yourself and your kids when you go to the pool or … Continue reading “Skin Cancer Awareness”

Non-alcoholic layered strawberry & mango drink EatingWell Test Kitchen Ingredients 3 cups frozen strawberries 3 cups ice, divided 1 cup water, divided ⅔ cup lime juice, divided ½ cup orange juice, divided ¼ cup simple syrup (see Tip), divided 3 cups frozen mango chunks Directions Place strawberries, 1 1/2 cups ice, 1/2 cup water, 1/3 … Continue reading “Summer Margarita Mocktail”

Follow these steps to tackle clutter bit by bit this summer.  Do it while the sun is out and you feel invigorated.  You’ll find yourself in a much better place when school starts and the holiday season (plus more indoor time) approaches.  You’ll thank me later. Professional Organizer, Ashley Gude of AshleyOrganizes.com Kids Schoolwork and … Continue reading “Declutter this Summer”

By making these 10 lifestyle changes, you can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease. MayoClinic Staff  If you have high blood pressure, you may wonder if medication is necessary to bring the numbers down. But lifestyle plays a vital role in treating high blood pressure. Controlling blood pressure with a … Continue reading “10 Ways To Control High Blood Pressure Without Medication”