Cataracts are a common condition in the older population, but did you know that cataracts are a regular cause of vision loss for 22 million people as young as 40? As the population in the United States continues to age, it is estimated that over 30 million Americans will have cataracts in just a few […]
Thanksgiving is over, and it’s officially the Christmas holiday season. Shopping malls are becoming more crowded, the to-do lists are growing longer and the excitement for the big day is mounting. The holidays can be a wonderful time for family traditions (both new and established) and sharing the holiday spirit with others. However, the seasonal […]
The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us! While Thanksgiving has recently become the official start of the Christmas shopping season, it remains an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the many blessings that we enjoy. Being grateful and appreciative is something that should be part of our daily lives, and not just brought out once a year […]
Have you ever noticed that during the month of November, a large contingency of men grow wild and woolly facial hair? While some sports fans have superstitions about not shaving their faces while their favorite team is on a winning streak, the unkempt facial hair you see during November has a very valid and philanthropic […]
The month of October is a busy time – not only is the season of fall coming into full swing, but the anticipation of Halloween is building all month.Decorations of witches, ghosts and goblins adorn doors, front porches and really anywhere else someone is feeling in the spirit. For many, the spooky atmosphere of Halloween […]
Most of us know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer, sadly most of know multiple people who have battled this terrible disease. You may even be a survivor, and if so – hurrah! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to celebrate survivors, become educated, share our stories and band together to […]
For many people, the prospect of gathering the various pieces of medical history and information is enough to send us looking for an oven to scrub or gutters to clean out. The task of assembling all this information into one location, and keeping it updated as things change, seems both cumbersome and overwhelming. However, carving […]
Circulation is one of the vital processes of our human bodies. The circulatory system, also known as the vascular or cardiovascular system, transports a myriad of life-giving necessities throughout our bodies. Oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients and blood cells provide nourishment that we simply cannot survive without. Health circulation is a crucial component of our ability […]
As people age, the risk for Type 2 diabetes increases. According to the American Diabetes Association, one in four people over the age of 60 have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, occurs when your body, specifically the pancreas, does not produce enough insulin to allow your body to convert glucose into […]
“Family isn’t always blood, it’s the people in your life who want you in theirs: the ones who accept you for who you are, the ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.” Those heart-warming words are attributed to the late poet Maya Angelou. We can all […]