Doctor visits are an important part of staying healthy. Seeing your physician for regular checkups isn’t exactly anyone’s idea of fun, but it gives you the opportunity to take control of your own health by working with a medical professional who knows your history and can make recommendations tailored to your needs and lifestyle. Make …
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You think you’re in good health, right? Don’t have time for an annual checkup? Or what about your parents or grandparents for whom you are responsible—are you avoiding taking them in for their checkups because they “just don’t need one right now?” The problem with that is that, for one, the purpose of prevention is …
Information about COVID-19 circulating the Internet with a large variety of sources, some of which are accurate, and some aren’t. To help keep you safe and healthy, we have put together a summary of the CDC’s guidelines and resources for easy access. The situation across the country continues to change, so keep checking back to …
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Yoga is growing in popularity all over the world for all-around good health and wellness. The great thing about yoga is that it’s really low-impact for the body, relieves pain, and even improves mental function. Do it at Home The great thing about yoga—especially chair yoga—is that you can do it anywhere. That’s great for …
5 Ways to Exercise Your Brain—and Why It’s Important Most people have a pretty good understanding that staying healthy typically requires some sort of exercise—even if it’s gentle chair exercises, light walking, or stretching—and eating right. But did you know that you should actually be exercising your brain too? Mental fitness includes your brain health …
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An all too common scenario for many families: Mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She’s been living alone, with help from her two adult children—who now are wondering how Mom’s memory loss will affect the way they provide care for her. They’re worried her home might not fit her future needs as the disease …
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Some 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Dementia is not a specific disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but is a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with doing everyday activities. …
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