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…
September 22nd is the first day of fall, and marks the 11th annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Week during September 21-25th. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults. According to the National Council on Read more…
Bed rest is a common recommendation for both injury and illness, and can play an important part in healing. But there is a side of bed rest we don’t often consider. The human body is made to move, and multiple Read more…
Disasters do not plan ahead, but we can. September is National Preparedness Month and encourages people to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools, and communities. The effort is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Read more…