Out The Door: The Health Benefits of Being Outside
January 25, 2019
Winter may not be the most conducive time to discovering the great outdoors, but a new article in Ozy may be just the reason you need to start planning your spring outside activities. The article highlights the research of Japanese scientist Dr. Qing Li, whose work on the health benefits…
Help Yourself: Guidance For Obtaining Durable Medical Equipment
January 23, 2019
Whether it’s a simple cane, a more advanced walker or even a sophisticated hospital bed, it’s possible that you’ll need to use a piece of medical equipment as you get older. The costs of these items can be significant, but Medicare Part B will pay for many items so long…
Heavy Lifting: The Challenge of Obesity As You Get Older
January 16, 2019
There’s no denying it- the numbers are just too stark. Americans are not getting any taller, but we’re definitely getting heavier, and this has serious implications for our health, especially as we get older. In 1976 approximately 15% of Americans were categorized as obese– that figure is now close to…
Under The Weather: Has The Flu Come For You This Year?
January 9, 2019
How has the new year started off for you? Are you feeling healthy and maybe even confident that you’ve dodged the flu? Well, before you get too celebratory, better to be cautious, as the flu season is really now just getting underway around the country and will continue all the…
Feet First: The Impact Of Aging On Your Feet
December 5, 2018
Does this ever happen to you? You search through your closet, looking at rows of shoes, and wonder which ones still fit. Between bunions, fallen arches, and other foot maladies, it seems like few of your former shoes are options anymore. Sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone. It’s a fact…
Open Wide: Keeping Up With Dental Changes As You Age
December 5, 2018
Just like the first time you saw a gray hair or realized you’re not hearing so well, there’s likely been a first time when you discovered your mouth didn’t look quite right. Maybe you noticed your smile seems smaller and crooked, or your teeth seem to be moving slightly. Changes…