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?”
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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”
Coronavirus News: New, Information, and Updates On COVID-19
Coronavirus News Airline bookings to the United States have increased since the White House lifted international travel restrictions that were imposed due to the coronavirus disease. British Airways CEO Sean Doyle was on the company’s first flight to the United States when the travel ban ended on November 8. “It’s a day that we wished … Continue reading “Coronavirus News: New, Information, and Updates On COVID-19”
Senior With Ailments Finds FCP Live-In Home Care to Be The Right Choice
Senior With Ailments Finds FCP Live-In Home Care to Be The Right Choice Peter and Carol Smith had lived independently in their home in Westford, Massachusetts for years. But Peter, 82, began having multiple health challenges and problems with his mobility that made it difficult for him to take care of himself. Carol tried as … Continue reading “Senior With Ailments Finds FCP Live-In Home Care to Be The Right Choice”
A New Start After 60
A New Start After 60 Sometimes it takes harsh words from someone who knows us well to jolt us into action. This is what happened to Joan Macdonald. At the time, Macdonald was 71 years old and weighed 198 pounds. She had high blood pressure and kidney problems. She was also taking medication for cholesterol … Continue reading “A New Start After 60”