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What to Know About the Common Cold this Fall

November 29, 2021

Colds, contagious upper respiratory infections, are most common in the winter months. It is not unusual to have more than one cold during this season. Most colds are caused by a virus and are contagious. Fortunately they are not fatal, although suffering with a cold for seven or more days may have one feeling as […]

Holiday Traditions to Carry On This Year

November 15, 2021

Ghosts and goblins have been tucked away; the witch’s hat is at the cleaners and Christmas carols are playing… everywhere. Wait! Has Thanksgiving been forgotten? Seniors are steadfast about holidays and observing their traditions. Holidays are signposts on the calendar and important parts of the life cycle. Thanksgiving has been an American institution for many […]

No Gym Needed Exercises for Seniors

November 8, 2021

Whether retired or still employed metabolisms are known to decrease with age. Reduced metabolisms could lead to lessened immunity systems, weight gain, and/or delayed reflexes. Sound foreboding? It is, unless, of course, action is taken. Exercise, even in moderation, is the key to physical and mental health at every age. According to the Center […]

Sleep Remedies for Seniors

October 28, 2021

Sleep Remedies for Seniors “The amount of sleep required by the average person is five minutes more.” Wilson Mizener, American playwright. Oh, so true! We all wish for those extra five minutes when daylight breaks through our dreams. Life begins by needing 16 hours of sleep. Seven to eight hours is recommended for older […]

Shingles: What You Need to Know

October 15, 2021

Shingles Those of us who have had chickenpox remember the pain, itching, seeping blisters and multitude of scabs. We survived, but wait… has everyone heard about shingles? Shingles is caused by the same virus-producing chickenpox… varicella-zoster. After chickenpox, this virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near the spinal cord and brain. When it occurs, it […]

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Steps to Avoid Breast Cancer

October 4, 2021

In October we traditionally recognize breast cancer awareness. Sadly, a diagnosis does not wait for a specific month. Among women breast cancer is the second most common cancer, skin cancer being the most prevalent. Breast cancer is not gender-specific as one out of every hundred cases diagnosed is a man. Every two minutes someone is […]

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