Be Religious and Spiritual … It will improve your immune system! Happy Holidays! It is at this time of year that we celebrate life with great hope and faith. People of many faiths take time to reflect, respect, and resolve. Christians celebrate Christmas, the miraculous birth of Christ, the Son of God, and the Messiah. […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) cited studies suggesting that heavy use ofelectronic media may interfere with children’s speech and language development replaceimportant playtime with parents and lead to obesity. Studies also have found that more than 90percent of U.S. kids have used mobile devices and most started using them before age 1. Thepediatricians’ group […]
10 Ways To Protect Your Joints This Winter! The Problem: Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, is often considered to be a normal part of aging. Usually by the age of forty our joints, especially those which are weight bearing (lower spine, hips, knees, ankles, feet) begin to show signs of wear and tear. […]
Most of us are all too familiar with someone in our family or workplace that can bedescribed as a hyperactive or high energy person. I am sure members of my family orcoworkers in my office are thinking that this statement is a self-description.Consequently, based on doctor’s advice, it is best to limit me to one […]
November is also Native American Heritage Month! Happy Thanksgiving! Like most of you, I am most thankful for the love and support of my family and friends. I am also very thankful for health and wellness. But this year, the year of the global pandemic which has limited my access to the warm hugs and […]
Lung Cancer is a deadly disease. Until recently, there was not an effective and safe screening test. A chest X-ray, often used only after patients developed symptoms, discovered the disease when it was in its late stages. This is about to change. Those who are at high risk for lung cancer can now be screened annually using low-dose spiral CT scans
Exercise and be Happy! Part II of II Last week in Part I on Depression I discussed the importance of laughter for the prevention of depression. In this column, I will discuss one of the most understated benefits of exercise – mental health! Specifically, aerobic exercise (exercise that increases your heart rate for 30 minutes […]
Laugh and Walk Your Way to Happiness! Part I of II It has been 9 long months living with COVID 19! Most of us are weary and tired of social distancing, wearing masks, visiting with family from a distance or virtually. We miss the hugs and kisses of our family and friends. While it is […]
Part II of II It is difficult to take care of a senior with many needs. The demands of care-giving can create situations in which abuse is more likely to occur. Even though many non-professional care-givers consider their role to be satisfying and enriching, the responsibilities can be extremely stressful. This stress can escalate, especially […]
Despite such devastating consequences, most elder abuse goes unreported because of fear or lack of knowledge
