Abusive relationships, whether physical or emotionally harmful, can have a detrimental effect on more than just our romantic life. We’d like to think that abusive relationships only happen on the big screen or to other people, but the reality is that it’s an actual part of many people’s lives around the world. According to the American Psychological Association, over 4,700,000 … [Read more...]
Help with Vertigo
You may have felt like you are dizzily rotating or that the world is dizzily turning about you even when you are perfectly still. That is known as vertigo or symptoms associated with an underlying health problem in the inner ear or brain. Vertigo can be caused by migraine headaches, BPPV, labyrinthitis, Meniere’s disease, vestibular neuronitis, head or neck injury, stroke or … [Read more...]
Five Reasons to Make Glucosamine Your New Staple Supplement
The dietary supplement industry is booming right now. In fact, it’s expected to reach a valuation of $278.02 billion by the year 2024. With so many supplements on the market, it can be hard to know which ones to use and which ones to avoid. Everyone’s needs are different, of course. But, there are some supplements that just about everyone can benefit from. One of those is … [Read more...]
6 Secrets that Your Teeth Aren’t Telling You
Although you may not classify them as the hallmark of health, your teeth know just as much about how healthy you are as your doctor- they’re just not telling you! The little changes in your mouth that you may have never noticed before could be signs of much more serious issues than just forgetting to floss a couple of times. Here are six little secrets that only your teeth … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Proper Spinal Care
The importance of a healthy spine cannot be overstated, as the majority of your body is completely reliant on its performance. And yet, when one looks at the general posture habits of the current technologically-driven society, there is still a severe lack of awareness of how to properly care for this invaluable biological asset. If you are worried about your spine or are … [Read more...]
Sleeping With Sciatica: 5 Do-s & Don’t-s for a Deep Sleep
Suffering from sciatica can be utterly painful. Not only is the pain excruciating, but it also affects the other aspects of the patient's life. From tough days at work to disrupted sleep patterns, sciatica can cause a havoc in the life of the patient and completely throw it out of shift. Sciatica, however, cannot be termed as a disease in itself. It is a medical symptom of … [Read more...]
Hip Fractures – Causes, Treatment, and Recovery
Over 300,000 people a year are hospitalized for a hip fracture, almost all of them adults over the age of 65. Because older adults are more likely to fall and generally have weaker bones than their younger counterparts, their risk of incurring a hip fracture is quite high. Due to the nature of this injury as well, mobility challenges and even fatality can be the end result. … [Read more...]
5 Little Known (Yet Important) Reasons Men Over 50 Should Take A Multivitamin
The best way to get all the nutrients your body needs isn’t by visiting your local drugstore, but through your diet. A well balanced plan with lots of fluids that include fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, healthy oils, good proteins and whole grains is the way to go. However, many older adults have a hard time sticking to a healthy diet. Your body doesn’t work quite … [Read more...]
What Are Your Options When Facing Kidney Failure
Being told by your doctor that you’re facing kidney failure is one of the scariest things that can happen. You might feel like you’re running out of options, and you don’t know what your next steps will be. It is possible to regain control even when facing kidney failure. Start talking to your doctor about your treatment options early so you can approach your path with … [Read more...]
5 Tips Every Senior Should Know About Medicare
Planning for health insurance is a smart step, but it’s especially important when we approach our golden years and, suddenly, a list of things we need to carefully check becomes longer. While there are certain things that we can do on our own in order to keep our heart younger, we should not underestimate the importance of choosing the right health coverage. Medicare is a … [Read more...]
