Postural instability due to age-related changes in seniors can lead to an increased risk of falling that can be debilitating to their health, function, and overall confidence. In addition, some medications list dizziness and light-headedness as side effects, further contributing to balance problems. This instability can lead elderly individuals to ...
Fall is a magical season full of colorful landscapes, fun activities, and cool, crisp mornings. For many people, it’s the best season of the year. Unfortunately, fall is also the time we need to start thinking about colds and flu. Most flu activity starts in the fall and goes through ...
You can feel the change in the air. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to change color, and the evenings have grown cooler. It’s nearly Fall, which means one thing for you and your daily wellness: change. Indeed, it’s not only the outdoors that goes through seasonal ...
What is one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy as you age? Learn something new. According to recent research, challenging your brain by taking it out of its comfort zone can help slow cognitive decline and protect you from common aging diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. ...
Eating on the go usually results in eating high-fat and high-sugar items that over time, increase your risk of overweight and obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. One of the best ways to be sure that you regularly eat healthy, wholesome meals is to plan ahead. If you’d like to develop ...
The kids have been gone a while and when you look around, you realize that there is a lot of space full of stuff that you just don’t need. Is now the time to declutter? Clutter has a way of weighing on your mind even when you don't realize it ...
After over a year of being cooped up because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most people are looking forward to getting out and about this summer. As you make your plans for travel, vacation, and recreation, however, keep in mind that the summer heat can be dangerous. According to the Centers ...
Both depression and anxiety are far more common than you think. Everyone feels down or anxious from time to time, but when these feelings become predominant or are overwhelming, there is definitely cause for concern. These negative emotions can start controlling your life, which can often be debilitating. Sadly, prescription ...
Home can be a dangerous place. In 2018, an estimated 125,300 preventable injury-related deaths occurred in homes and communities. That was about 75 percent of the preventable injury-related deaths that year, according to the National Safety Council. An additional 37.6 million people suffered non-fatal medically consulted injuries, meaning they had ...
You want to eat a healthy diet. As you go into the grocery store, you have every good intention of having only nourishing, wholesome foods in your house. Then you get home and stare at your purchases. What happened? On your countertop are processed snacks, baked sweets, ready-made meals, high-sodium ...
