November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month, we aim to provide more information on the disease including risk factors, symptoms, and prevention options. The Center for Disease Control reports one in ten Americans have diabetes. That’s over 34 million, and an estimated 88 million have pre-diabetes. A disease affecting this many people is alarming. That’s… Read more »
Most people are aware of vaccine shots, but did you know that there are actually four types of vaccines? Seek out the bad guy, kill it, keep people safe and healthy, repeat. Sounds like a movie about superheroes and villains. In a way, this is true. Only in this case, antibodies are the superheroes; viruses… Read more »
Gastrointestinal problems affect roughly 11% of Americans, but what causes such issues? Here are 11 potential causes of GI irritation. Stomach and abdominal pains are a nuisance at best and debilitating at worst, and can turn a perfectly beautiful day into a struggle. Unfortunately, diagnosing the source of the problem isn’t always easy; many, many… Read more »
Like humans, dogs can suffer from short-term or long-term pain. To help your furry family member, pain medications for dogs can help – here’s what to know about a dog in pain. Discovering that your beloved dog is in pain may take awhile. Your furry pals are often so happy to see you, and so… Read more »
As many Americans continue working from home, we are learning how it may affect our health. Here’s how to stay healthy while working from home. The idea of allowing people to work from home used to be considered a fringe benefit and a distant dream. The pandemic has changed all of this, and turned the… Read more »
It may come as a surprise that sometimes food and drug interactions can react poorly when utilized at the same time – here is what you should know. It is a common part of life that, as we age, we tend to depend more and more on the assistance of pharmaceuticals to keep our bodies… Read more »
Many aging adults have never heard of the Beers List of Medications, but this list is incredibly important in managing your health. As we age, many of us often find ourselves grappling with chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, Diabetes, or Arthritis. The kidney, liver, and gastrointestinal tract also become less effective at filtering… Read more »
Dental care for kids is incredibly important, here are 5 ways to improve dental hygiene for your little ones. While it is too late to help those of us who are already grown, dental office procedures have come a long way over the past decade. No longer does a trip to the dentist have to… Read more »
Protecting your immune system is always an important task. It has become even more vital as we begin our new decade with the global pandemic of COVID-19. Here are 5 ways to boost your immune system during these uncertain times. This coronavirus is notorious for preying on those who are already at risk due to… Read more »
There are many ways to help promote healthy aging, including reducing falls and improving home safety. This Falls Prevention Awareness Day, learn how you can keep your loved ones safe. In 2008, community leaders took initiative to bring senior health to the forefront by declaring the first week of each fall season to be Fall… Read more »
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