Stand Tall: Poor Posture Can Cause Serious Health Problems
October 31, 2018
If the news of the day has you slumping in your chair or hunching your shoulders, straighten up. Not only will you look more alert and attractive but you’ll also be putting yourself on a healthier path. For an overview of good posture and how to maintain that upright…
Scope It Out: Recommended Revisions For Colon Cancer Screening
June 11, 2018
Oh the joys of diagnostic medical tests! Anyone who’s ever had a colonoscopy surely knows that it’s no walk in the park. From the prep to the test, you understand why there are more pleasant ways to spend your time. Yet, there’s no denying the value of screening tests for…
Gut Check: Meds That Mess With, And Mend, Your Stomach
November 1, 2017
Few of us escape the occasional menace of gastrointestinal distress. Heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, constipation- most of us have had to deal with these problems, sometimes more frequently than we like. When it happens, you probably look to blame your latest meal, but sometimes it can also be the medications you…
Should You Or Shouldn’t You: Continued Questions About Medications For Your Ailing Stomach
July 27, 2017
Not too long ago, research came out that caused concern among many: PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors), the medications (such as Nexium or Prilosec) used for heartburn, stomach ulcers, GERD and other gastrointestinal ailments, seemed to be linked to higher incidence of dementia among long term users. That’s worrisome, as so many of…
A Bad Apple: Food-Borne Illness In Older Adults
March 21, 2017
It’s probably happened to almost everyone: Not too long after a meal, you get a distress signal from your stomach- rumblings, pain, perhaps nausea and then a quick sprint to the bathroom. Most of us know what it’s like to get “food poisoning” and usually, it’s a minor annoyance that…