Alzheimer’s Disease Update An international team of researchers has found that Alzheimer’s disease develops in a different way than scientists had previously thought. According to the team’s new study, Alzheimer’s disease reaches different regions of the brain early, rather than starting from a single point in the brain and spreading to other regions of the … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Disease Update”
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Caring For Someone With Alzheimers (ALZ)
Caring For Someone With Alzheimers (ALZ) Jim and Laneeda Lucero had what many would consider the perfect life. They were college sweethearts and married while still in school. Lucero was an advertising executive and his wife, Laneeda, was a stay-at-home mom to four children. Lucero described his wife as “busy,” “bubbly,” and “beautiful.” She was … Continue reading “Caring For Someone With Alzheimers (ALZ)”
Diabetes: Signs You May Be At Risk
Diabetes: Signs You May Be At Risk If you are still hungry even after you’ve eaten a meal or if you are still thirsty no matter how much you drink, there’s a chance that you may be at risk for diabetes. While there is no permanent cure for diabetes, the good news is the condition … Continue reading “Diabetes: Signs You May Be At Risk”
Is Aspirin Still The Best Thing For Heart Attacks?
Is Aspirin Still The Best Thing For Heart Attacks? People who are 60 and over should not take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, a health guidelines panel said in a draft recommendation recently. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (Task Force), a national panel of experts in prevention and … Continue reading “Is Aspirin Still The Best Thing For Heart Attacks?”
Flu Shots
Flu Shots Before the flu season started, medical professionals were so concerned that there could be a rise in influenza (flu) and COVID-19 cases, that they started reaching out to the community in the early fall. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the America Medical Association (AMA), and the Ad Council launched a campaign … Continue reading “Flu Shots”
Coronavirus News
Coronavirus News Just a month ago, the Delta variant of the coronavirus was wreaking havoc across the nation. Now, the highly contagious Omicron variant has replaced Delta as the dominant strain of COVID in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Delta variant, which is still circulating … Continue reading “Coronavirus News”
Slow Walking vs Fast Walking: A Cardiologist’s Verdict
Slow Walking vs Fast Walking: A Cardiologist’s Verdict Health and nutrition experts agree that walking is a good exercise that yields great health benefits. And, studies have supported those claims. But what has been debated over the years is which type of walking is the best: slow or fast. Some experts like Dr. Michael Weinrauch, … Continue reading “Slow Walking vs Fast Walking: A Cardiologist’s Verdict”
Experts: A Right Balance Can Help Form Heart-Healthy Eating Habits
Experts: A Right Balance Can Help Form Heart-Healthy Eating Habits For years, the American Heart Association (AHA) has been educating the public about heart health and encouraging Americans to eat servings of individual foods like vegetables or fruits, and staying away from cholesterol-raising foods that contain trans fat. With the recent release of its “2021 … Continue reading “Experts: A Right Balance Can Help Form Heart-Healthy Eating Habits”
Aging in Place
Aging in Place! Yes, It Is Possible! The aging in place movement has grown so strong that older adults are finding more local and national support to help them maintain their independence. Studies are finding that seniors who age in place in familiar environments stay active and engaged in their community, which promotes quality of … Continue reading “Aging in Place”
Foods to Help Fight Cold and Flu This Winter
Foods to Help Fight Cold and Flu This Winter The cold and flu season has arrived and nutrition experts say eating healthy foods is one way of helping your immune system fend off illness. Boosting the body’s immune system is important because it creates, stores, and distributes the white blood cells that fight bacteria and … Continue reading “Foods to Help Fight Cold and Flu This Winter”