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...
Atrial Fibrillation and Strokes
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia. It can lead to stroke, heart failure and blood clots. Normally your heart contracts and relaxes to a regular beat. If...
Vitamins for a Healthy Brain
As much as we may stick to a healthy diet, sometimes diet alone is not enough to keep us healthy. The brain in particular needs extra vitamins to keep...
Things You Should Know About Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance that is in the cells of your body. Some cholesterol is needed to make vitamin D and hormones. It also helps to aid...
How to Reduce Your Risk of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones become brittle and fragile. The word actually means porous bones. While healthy bone looks like a honeycomb, a bone with osteoporosis has...
Universal Design For Apartments – Wheelchair Accommodation
“Jane” (not her real name), age 36, is the primary caregiver for “Louise” who has MS. Jane wrote:
If homes are built with Universal Design, it would allow my roommate, Louise,...
Simplify Your Kitchen, Simplify Your Life
Even if you aren’t downsizing as a senior, simplifying certain rooms in your home can make your life a lot easier. One room that tends to collect clutter and...
