Heart Health Awareness Tips for Seniors During Heart Month and Beyond
“Your heart is the softest place on earth. Take care of it!” – Nayyirah Waheed You can’t escape them this time of year: flaming red heart-shaped balloons, cookies, cakes, boxes of chocolates, and cards that grab our attention and remind us to show those most important to us how much we love them. However, they […]
New Year, New You: Explore the Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults with Chronic Conditions
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the TV! For older adults, particularly people with chronic health problems, sustaining an active lifestyle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a struggle that may seem impossible. Nonetheless, research indicates that there are many […]
New Year, New You: Explore the Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults with Chronic Conditions
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the TV! For older adults, particularly people with chronic health problems, sustaining an active lifestyle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a struggle that may seem impossible. Nonetheless, research indicates that there are many […]
News You Can Use: Healthy Foods for Kidney Disease
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for older people, the incidence rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a family member in your life struggles with CKD, following the doctor’s suggested dietary plan is very important. The aim is to make certain that amounts of fluid, minerals, and electrolytes remain balanced. […]
10 Myths About Mesothelioma and Asbestos
Unfortunately, there are quite a few misconceptions regarding mesothelioma, the rare and aggressive disease caused by asbestos exposure. Some people ask, “Is mesothelioma contagious?” Others believe the disease is linked to smoking. These incorrect assessments range from how people develop mesothelioma to where the disease forms within the body. Other mesothelioma myths include the demographics affected by […]
Top Tips for Kidney Disease Management
They are only about the size of your fist, but they are imperative to your body’s functioning. Kidneys work as filters to get rid of waste from the body, but they also control our blood pressure and assist in the creation of red blood cells. For people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, successful management is […]