Health

For some of us, the thought of walking up a staircase or climbing into a car gives us a shudder- as we think about the pain in our knees that’s likely to follow. Osteoarthritis in the knees, that painful feeling we experience in our knee joints, is an all too…

It may seem a bit morbid, but there are plenty of people who contemplate their “final outfit,” i.e., what they want to be wearing when they are dead and buried (or cremated). Apparently, trends are changing, and going out in one’s “Sunday best” is no longer the only choice.  Many people,…

Regular vision and hearing check-ups should be part of everyone’s strategy for healthy aging. As Jane Brody recently reminded us in The New York Times, there’s a connection between poor vision or hearing and cognitive decline, so keeping on top of problems as they arise becomes essential. For some seniors, however,…

Anyone who has a family or personal history of heart issues should always be on the lookout for ways to lessen the risk of future problems. Two recent studies provide evidence of some concrete measures to take if you may be at risk. First, according to a recent study published…

As you’ve probably heard, sitting is the new smoking. Mounting research shows that sedentary behavior is associated with serious health risks such as obesity, heart disease and even premature death. Getting off the couch or out of your chair is essential, and a recent study even recommends you get up…

Now that we’re in October, you’ll begin to see the usual signs of fall- pumpkins everywhere, leaves on the ground and reminders about getting your flu shot. The CDC recommends you get it by the end of October, and there are predictions that this year could bring a bad flu…