A Focus on Preventing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Every August 21st, we celebrate National Senior Citizens Day, a day dedicated to honoring the achievements, wisdom, and contributions of our elderly population. As we pay tribute to the older generation, it’s important to also focus on their well-being, particularly when it comes to preventing and managing conditions […]
It’s easy to feel bombarded by the latest healthy eating trend, buzz worthy ingredient or new diet plan. But good nutrition is really about consistently choosing healthy foods and beverages. With healthy eating patterns, it’s possible to enjoy food and beverages that reflect your preferences, cultural traditions, and budget. Eating healthier is possible and […]
Many women have told me that they avoid lifting weights because they don’t want to “bulk up” or get big muscles. There was a time in my younger years that I lifted a lot of weights and weighed more than most of my friends, yet I wore the smallest size clothes I ever had in […]
It’s really tough to know where to start when you are feeling overwhelmed. There are so many things on your list that you get stressed just thinking about it, so nothing gets accomplished. Sound familiar? Everyone has 24 hours in a day – how are you using yours? What’s your relationship to time like? When […]
When you are out and about, just doing life, like running errands, heading to work, school, or even exercising outside, you cannot be too careful when it comes to your personal safety. The best way to be safe is to know your surroundings and pay attention to everything and everyone. his doesn’t mean that you […]
You’ve decided (or your Doctor has recommended) that you will start exercising. Maybe you have been an athlete before and life happened and now you are ready to get back into shape. Perhaps you’ve never exercised and with extra weight, new aches and pains, exercise is jus the thing to make you feel better and […]
Safer Workplace Day The National SAFER Workplace Day is based on the acronym, S.A.F.E.R., which stands for Stop, Assess, Formulate, Execute, and Review. These five steps are designed to help companies identify and address safety concerns and risks at work. Employees have an expectation of safety in the workplace and employers are required to provide […]
It’s a warm sunny day. Maybe you’ve been working in the yard, finished exercising or having a fun day at the pool or beach. You’re feeling parched. Make sure you reach for a tall glass of water. You are already beginning to feel the signs of dehydration. Some other factors that can contribute to dehydration […]
Hearing loss is frustrating and isolating and can rob people of simple pleasures like conversations with family and friends and listening to music. I want to talk to you about hearing loss, because I have profound hearing loss; and while I am forever grateful for the gift of hearing aids, I still struggle to hear […]
Even though April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the National Safety Council wants you to prioritize roadway safety and keep each other safe on the road all the time. In an era where smartphones are ubiquitous, the temptation to stay connected at all times is a challenge and for many of us the temptation […]
