5 reasons to check out your BMI
This is the time of year when a lot of us may be stepping on the scale due to New Year's resolutions about dieting, exercising, and...
Recent Changes to Blood Pressure Standards: How it may affect you and what to do about it
Most of us have our blood pressure checked each time we visit the doctor. For many of us, this can bring us face to face with...
Fit and Fun: New Year's Resolutions for Aging Friends and Relatives
Some of the biggest New Year's Resolutions is to become more active, get in shape, or lose weight. Usually, these goals become more...
Reducing Your Risk of Stroke
Did you know that stroke is the nation’s fourth leading cause of death? Stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), happens when blood...
Hypertension: More Than Just High Blood Pressure
Did you know that about 1 in 3 adults in the United States has high blood pressure (hypertension)? This condition often shows no warning...
Dealing with Dementia: Understanding risks, symptoms, and treatment
Forgetfulness, confusion, or having trouble remembering a name or word can be a normal part of life. But when thinking problems or...
Be Sweet to Your Feet
Your feet work hard to get you where you need to be. But years of wear and tear can be rough on them. So can disease, bad circulation,...
6 tips on how to get better sleep!
A good night's sleep can seem so elusive sometimes. Those of use experiencing lack of sleep may also be wondering: does lack of sleep...
5 tips for diet and exercise as you get older
Diet and exercise: we hear about them all the time, but it can be so hard to find the right way to do it. This gets even more true as we...
Great tips for better aging!
Aging is a scary thing, but it doesn't have to be! Learning how to age better and healthier can make all the difference. Check out this...
