Transitioning from National Stress Awareness Month into Healthy Vision Month gives us pause to consider that one of the biggest contributors to vision issues is stress. And even though it sounds like a broken record, the best way to maintain…
High blood pressure or hypertension, is rampant in our society. Current estimates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that 48.1% or 119 million adults in the United States suffer from hypertension, but only a 1/4 of those diagnosed…
There is a group of prescription and over-the-counter medications that are known as proton pump inhibitors, PPI’s for short, and a vast majority of people in the US take these every single day. Proton pump inhibitors reduce acid secretion in the…
Everybody feels tired from time to time. And generally, when you get a good night’s sleep or change up your habits, this transient tiredness goes away or improves. But sometimes, no matter what you do, you just can’t get moving…
As the weather starts to warm up and people start spending more time outdoors, the amount of sprains, strains and injuries also start to increase. It happens. But it’s what you do after the injury occurs that can be a…
Many people think of self care as being selfish or only something to do when you have a little extra money. But the truth is that self care is vitally important and can help you maintain your health well into…
February is known worldwide for Valentine’s Day. But it is also celebrated as National Senior Independence Month. As we age, it can sometimes become increasingly more difficult to maintain our independence and this is one of the aspects of aging…
Napping isn’t just for little kids and babies. Studies show that an afternoon nap is great for adults too. There’s no need to feel lazy for indulging in an afternoon siesta. A short nap in the afternoon can boost memory,…
Tea is a normal everyday beverage that is consumed by about 90% of the world’s population. Natural teas first originated in China as a medicinal drink and were popular among the Tang dynasty, which lead to its further spread to world population. After…
Almost everybody sets goals for themselves in each new year. And it’s a great way to kick start the year. Unfortunately, by March, most people have fallen off whatever wagon they got onboard on January 1st. Maybe it’s because life…