A study finds that half of people who suffer with a heart attack fail to immediately call an ambulance for help. This delays the diagnosis which could potentially worsen their odds of survival. People who found another way to the Read more…
Diabetes is a growing concern and, like most health issues, older adults are among the worst affected. According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 30 million people have diabetes in the United Read more…
Should I or shouldn’t I? That’s the question that men face when it comes to being screened for prostate cancer. According to the National Health Institute statistics, 11.6 percent of men will have prostate cancer at some point in their Read more…
It’s a well-known fact that exercise is good for our bodies, but what about our brains? A study from the University of Maryland shows that exercise may protect brain health, even in older adults who are at an increased risk Read more…
Nocturnal leg cramps affect up to 60 percent of adults and are more common among women and older adults. Sometimes referred to as muscle spasms or charley horses, they occur when one or more of the muscles in the leg Read more…
Is there any benefit to our health by taking an evening stroll after dinner? A quick stroll around the block after dinner can aid in digestion, but research has shown that walking also decreases blood sugar levels after meals. A Read more…
Walking is a safe and effective form of exercise for nearly everyone, including people living with COPD. The last thing someone with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may want to do is go for a walk. A study, published in Read more…
Nocturia is when a person must wake up multiple times at night to pass urine. Nocturia can negatively affect a person’s quality of life by interrupting sleep, increasing nighttime fall risk, and causing fatigue and/or depression. This condition becomes more Read more…
The 2020 flu season is going to be a little different this year. Sniffles and sneezes were originally considered the first sign of the common cold or influenza. But now, those same symptoms could also be symptoms of COVID-19. Even Read more…
Depending on the situation, going out can either be a necessity or something that is nonessential. It is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19, also known as simply the coronavirus, when it is time to leave the house for Read more…