When a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease shows up, it changes everything. For you, for a loved one; whomever the cognitive decline may have struck, nothing’s the same when the mind begins to retreat and leave us struggling to deal with increasingly simple things that turn tough and complicated to navigate. As much as Alzheimer’s is […]
While there are health benefits to including fish oil and is omega-3 fatty acids in your regular diet, easing the effects of dry eye syndrome is unfortunately not one of them. A recent research study that appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine looked at hundreds of dry eye patients who volunteered to test […]
Sometimes we feel like, however fast life is moving, there’s still time for major decisions. But life has a way of moving faster than we notice on occasion, and the years can mount in ways that sneak up on us. That baby you always thought you’d have later, when you finally realize it might be […]
A study out of Israel suggests that your risk for diabetes increases if you eat your steak well done. This research looked at non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its link to diabetes. Fatty liver disease occurs when more than 5 % of the liver is made up of fat. This can […]
Healthcare should be more than simply managing strictly medical issues. Every sick person, everyone who has an injury or illness, is still a human; and attached to their collection of ailments is a person who’s likely worried, confused, maybe even scared. Being sick, needing a hospital, can be a daunting experience for anyone. Some patients […]
Even though each and every one of us needs sleep, and good regular sleep at that, we don’t all always make it very easy for our bodies to shut down and give us a good night’s rest. Without good and productive sleep we’re at risk for a variety of rather frightening medical issues, from obesity […]
The body of research supporting the use of cannabis as a potent and effective natural medicine continues to grow, as increased legalization leads to a larger base and stronger focus by researchers. With more and more people becoming aware of the potential of this natural remedy, and more states allowing its legal use for a […]
One of the biggest fears for family members is worrying about whether their mom or dad will wander away from home and get lost. Since dementia affects the memory, thinking and reasoning parts of the brain, this is not an unreasonable fear. Here are some tips to help keep your mom or dad safe. […]
A recent research study that looked at nearly ten thousand men aged forty years or older found bladder and urinary issues can be a more common problem than had previously been suspected. The study focused on exercise and activity levels, dividing those in the study based on how active they were compared to how long […]
Arthritis doesn’t have to leave you stuck at home. You can still travel, still live a full life, even if your joints might make it a bit more challenging than it once used to be. As summer rolls up upon us, now that the holidays have retreated for another year, many of us think of […]
