Due to some great efforts by the American Lung Association and similar health organization over the last few decades, people have generally accepted the connection between lung cancer and cigarette smoking. Although this has been significant to society and has helped push down rates of smoking and cancer, there’s still more education and awareness that’s…

As much as you may not want it, or even want to think about it, there are good odds you’ll need long-term care later in life. Although you might want to stay in your own home as much as possible for the rest of your life, your circumstances and your health may make this not…

There’s a misconception in the world of physical therapy that you may not need it until your body is broken and needs help repairing itself. After all, it’s common for this type of service to be offered to those who have been through something like a car accident, surgery or some sort of injury or…

“Common but not inevitable” is how one health provider describes arthritis, a medical condition that causes connective tissue to swell or become tender, and can cause varying degrees of pain depending on the person and the severity. In people with arthritis, it can often be seen in the hands, hips, or knees, and can affect…

There are all sorts of advantages for a senior who is active and mobile. They have the freedom to go out and enjoy what life has to offer, whether it’s visiting friends or family, a trip to the store, going on a walk, or even taking in local entertainment. Even if someone can’t drive anymore…

Due to some well-meaning national health strategies a decade or so, we’ve been taught that everyone absolutely needs to drink eight glasses of water a day, no more, no less. Unfortunately, while modern health experts agree that good hydration is essential to living well, subsequent research has caused them to clarify this statement. In fact,…

How do you make life great for seniors, or at least improve on what’s currently available? You’re not the first one to ask that question, although you may be thinking of specific seniors in your life and what they want and need to feel good physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, whether they’re in good health…

When thinking about immunizations, it’s easy enough to think of children first. After all, little ones in this world benefit from receiving protection from all sorts of diseases that are out there. Being fully immunized also keeps them from infecting others. That’s why pediatricians are good at sharing a recommended immunization schedule with parents to…

There are plenty of resources out there for new parents to ‘baby-proof’ their homes. It’s a good idea to make everyone aware of potential safety hazards from the point-of-view of a newly-mobile toddler, from sharp corners on tables to dangerous chemicals within easy reach under the sink. This is the time when parents should consider…

If a loved one says they’re full after a few bites of a meal, there might be more happening than them “just not feeling that hungry right now.” Be sure to alert a preferred medical professional if this begins to happen more frequently since it’s possible they may be experiencing a medical condition called gastroparesis. The…