By Michael McLendon, Pharmacist SHINGLES (Zoster) 98% of adults in the US have been infected with the chickenpox virus and are at risk for Shingles. The older you get, the more you are at risk […]
Courtesy Portfolio Solutions, LLC Greek mythology tells us that Icarus flew too close to the sun on wings made of feathers and wax. During Icarus’ escape from Crete, the heat from the sun melted the […]
Courtesy The Cooper Clinic Recommendations about healthcare can be overwhelming at times, and lately the news has questioned if certain physical exams and tests are necessary. How do you know which exams and tests you should have…and when? […]
By Erin Peirce and Lauren Olson With more than 10,000 people turning 65 every day, the senior population – along with its complex legal concerns – is growing at a rapid rate. Unfortunately, that means […]
By Joan Weems, RN Good lungs are something that everyone can benefit from, but maintaining the health of those lungs as we age requires some care. That is because seniors are especially vulnerable to respiratory […]
By Dale Kimble I wonder how many of us take the time to sit back and lament upon the virtues of a simple life. Likely it will depend upon where you grew up or your […]
By Ramesh Amara, M.D., and Carlyle Stewart, M.D., MPH, FACP Here we go again. It’s high time for runny noses, sore throats, fever, body aches and the like. In other words, it’s flu season. For […]
Courtesy Presbyterian Heart & Vascular Group Which of the following could be a sign of a heart attack: neck pain, chest pain or back pain? If you answered, “All three,” you get a gold star. […]
Courtesy Carrus Sleep Center It’s been proven that disturbed sleep can result in more than just fatigue. People with a chronic history of sleep deprivation may have a greater risk of high blood pressure, stroke, […]
Speak Your Mind Author: Rick Allen My dad was, in one sense, a man of few words. His words were well chosen and spoken with a tone of confidence that literally dared you to challenge […]
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