Hospice palliative care focuses on end-of-life. It offers relief from symptoms, pain and suffering in a dignified manner. It helps to improve the quality of life for those who are living with and soon to die from a chronic...
Gluten sensitivity or intolerance can develop at any age. When it develops in seniors it can cause more problems. Seniors are often on special diets due to other conditions or they have developed dietary habits that are difficult to...
While retirement is supposed to help you relax and enjoy freedom, challenges are still present. They encompass every aspect of your life like health, finances, dealing with change, social links, and others.
Managing stress is not always easy when you’re...
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that men age differently than women. It isn’t just the way they look that changes. Their physical and mental health also change. Most men focus on erectile dysfunction but don’t know a lot...
November is National Diabetes month, created to show the impact of the disease on millions of people globally. Childhood obesity rates are now 10 times higher throughout the world than they were 40 years ago. This results in more...
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, like it or not, winter is a certainty. You may be tempted to curl up under a warm blanket, sip a steaming cup of hot chocolate, and hibernate with...
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It can be caused by bacteria, a virus or fungi. It causes inflammation in the air sacs of your lungs, making it difficult for you to breathe. Cases may be mild or...
As we approach November 11th, it is time to recognize what Veteran's Day in the US is all about. It is different then Memorial Day. Veteran's Day is a day to find the time to honor and thank anyone who has served OR...
It’s not only our mothers that left out important truths over the years. Our fathers are guilty of the same thing. It wasn’t just women that were surprised, it was men also. Quite often, men don’t want to admit...
For years, we have heard that a reduced salt diet is key to help with many health ailments . These benefits include lowering blood pressure, and reducing risks of heart attacks and strokes. It seems odd to be talking about...