October 1st marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, major breast cancer charities and organizations around the world aim to increase general consciousness of the disease in an effort to raise funds for research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately a cure. Although National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded in 1985, the […]

Falls not only threaten seniors’ safety and independence, but also generate enormous economic and personal costs. In just the year of 2015, the total cost of fall injuries was $50 billion. However, despite falling is not an inevitable result of aging. Here are 6 tips to help prevent falls: INCORPORATE AN EXERCISE PROGRAM WITH A

September is National Yoga month. Yoga has been around for more than 5,000 years. The origins of Yoga began in Northern India and included sacred texts written on fragile palm leaves. Yoga is a compilation of physical, mental and spiritual practices that include breath control and meditation through specific body postures. Today, Yoga has become

When summer’s over and the weather starts to change, there is a recurring period due to the outbreaks of Influenza. The flu season can sometimes be predicted and tracked by locations. Some of the flu symptoms include: fever, sore throat, body aches, and headaches. Here are a few tips to be ready for flu season:

It is imperative to be prepared for your annual checkup. In fact, if you plan for your doctor visit, you’ll be able to take advantage of the time spent there. Here are a few tips to help you during your next doctor visit. Honesty Remember that the doctor’s job is to ensure that they maintain

Every year on July 28th, we observe World Hepatitis Day. Hepatitis is characterized by inflammation of the liver and can lead to fibrosis (scarring) and cirrhosis (advanced stage scarring) of the organ. Hepatitis is classified into 5 main viruses known as type A, B, C, D, and E. Although they all cause liver disease, they

As we age, the likelihood getting diagnosed with a chronic disease increases. According to the National Council on aging, 80% of adults over 64 have a chronic condition, 68% of which live with more than one. Family genetics, gender, lifestyle and age all play a major role when it comes to what diseases you’ll develop,

The U.S. celebrates its independence day in just a couple of weeks. Every year on July 4th, many people enjoy grilling, fireworks, a trip to the beach or park, and other activities to celebrate the occasion. Sadly, many have to cut festivities short due to accidents and injuries. Based on a Consumer Product Safety Commission

Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19th every year both nationally and internationally as an effort to raise awareness of the disease. This rare genetic condition makes blood cells hard, sticky and C shaped like the sickle farming tool which is where the disease gets its name. It is estimated that 95,000 children and

Healthy vision month raises awareness on your eyes’ and vision’s well-being. It’s also a time to learn methods to help prevent vision loss and even blindness. Your eyes provide about 80% of the information we absorb daily so it goes without saying how important it is to make sure they stay healthy. Most vision issues