Alcohol Abuse in the Elderly
Just like those who are younger, abusing alcohol as you age can have negative effects on your health. Alcohol abuse is often missed in seniors and its effects can...
Bipolar Disorder in Seniors
Bipolar Disorder is a chronic psychiatric disorder. It affects the state of your mood. Often at times it includes manic highs and depressive lows. Usually the disorder begins in...
Kids Are Priceless, what are your kids worth?
Kids are priceless, most people with children would agree despite any kind of agonizing drama that one may experience over the years.
So how priceless are they? And why might...
A Perfect Smile at Any Age: Why Braces Aren’t off the Table After Your...
Though typically associated with “the growing years,” orthodontic braces are becoming increasingly common in those patients entering “the golden years.” Following the nationwide upward trend in plastic surgery and...
The Helping Caregiver
Many of us become caregivers at a certain stage in our lives, either to loved ones or to patients. When we become the caregiver of a loved one, it...
Foods That Help High Blood Pressure
For those of us with high blood pressure, there are ways to control it without taking medication. Medication should be the last resort. Lifestyle changes can make a big...
French Fries: A Weapon Of Mass Destruction?
I recently read an article about a 2017 study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. This eight-year study found conclusively that eating French fries, fried potatoes and/or...