Should I Be Screened?
Should I or shouldn’t I? That’s the question that men face when it comes to being screened for prostate cancer. According to the ...
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Feb
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Feb
Bored with Walking Routines?
It’s no secret that exercise is an essential part of staying healthy. That doesn’t mean we need to hit the gym every day, although it i...
11
Jan
“Thinking” on Brain Games
People who play board games, cards, chess, bingo, and checkers are more likely to stay mentally sharp later in life, a study suggests. ...
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Dec
Tinkle Tinkle – No Star
Nocturia is when a person must wake up multiple times at night to pass urine. Nocturia can negatively affect a person’s quality of life...
10
Dec
Tips for Self-Care
The physical and emotional demands of caring for a loved one can be exhausting. Older caregivers are not the only ones putting their h...
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Nov
Is Salt Essential?
Sodium is a mineral that’s essential for life. Everyone needs salt for fluid balance, as well as muscle and nerve functions. Salt is a...
12
Nov
Long-Distance Caregivers
What is a long-distance caregiver? According to the National Institute on Aging, a long-distance caregiver is someone who lives an hour...
03
Nov
Smartphone Apps for Weight Loss
Pick up a phone, open an app. Record what foods were eaten today. A simple strategy to help lose weight, even without following a...
20
Oct
Poor Sleep Linked to Blood Sugar
Thirty-five percent of people report getting less than the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep nightly. People who don’t get...
12
Oct
Joanne Freeborn, RN, Hometown Hero
Bringing Back the Sunshine
Nurse Joanne Freeborn helps patients adopt healthy routines
by Julia Browning, EBella Magazine, July, 2020...