As we age our eating patterns and nutritional needs quite often change. The important thing to watch for in our senior years is to...
Fidget spinners were originally designed as a toy that could help those who fidget. They relieve anxiety, help lessen nervous energy and stress. They...
Sundowning is a symptom of some forms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Many call it “late day confusion”. If a loved one or patient...
July is National Picnic Month and what better way to celebrate beautiful weather than to pack a picnic lunch and spend the day outdoors...
Herpes zoster, known as shingles, is an infection of the skin. It’s caused by a reactivation of the same virus which causes chickenpox, varicella-zoster....
Our local newspaper ran a piece about an autistic collegiate who excels in the steeplechase, a 3,000-meter run interspersed with 28 hurdles and seven...
Many seniors have mobility problems, leading to a lower quality of life and quite often, accidents resulting in serious consequences. Many accidents that happen...
Yay for me. I have gone to yoga class for 20 straight weeks without needing a medical procedure.
Why am I congratulating myself to anyone...
Meditation is a great stress reliever. The combination of deep breathing and relaxation brings a state of mindfulness that benefits your health in many...
There are several senses of the word ‘guilt’. It can refer to having acted contrary to a law or regulation. Another sense is an...