Whenever we ask patients what their biggest fear is regarding their health, the answer is fairly unanimous. They are most afraid of losing their minds. If you gave people a choice between getting cancer or Alzheimer’s, the vast majority would pick cancer. National studies reflect similar feelings all over the
We spend more time indoors during fall and winter, which means everyone in the family is at greater risk for bringing home plenty of germs. The common cold is a leading cause of missed days from school. Parents should brace themselves for cuts, bites, scrapes and other maladies “We buy
ApoE4, a protein linked to both Alzheimer’s disease and a form of dementia caused by damage of blood vessels in the brain, increases the risk of cognitive impairment by reducing the number and responsiveness of blood vessels in the organ, a study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers suggests. The study,
Yes, winter can be a pain, but it doesn’t have to be. Lots of folks complain about the cold temperatures worsening aches and pains after working out, raking leaves, or shoveling snow. It is true that the colder it is, the longer it takes you to warm up. And when muscles are
Many stereotypes are given to those who are nearing or are in their senior stage of life. These ageist notions are pervasive in our society. They’re portrayed in the movies and television shows we see and the jokes we make. These misconceptions people have about older people, particularly older women,
It was difficult enough to reach middle age, but as we progress toward that point in our lives where we will be considered ‘seniors,’ we should begin to expect changes in our bodies as well as in the state of our mental and emotional health. Instead of running to the
Mesothelioma is a difficult and particularly aggressive form of cancer that originates in the protective lining inside of the lungs. It can cause tremendous harm to the body, and early detection and management is key to treating the cancer itself. For many of those affected, an aggressive treatment plan is
Think about how many people you encounter in a day on the bus, in your favorite coffee shop, or in your neighborhood – how many of those people would you suspect are suffering from a substance abuse disorder? One in three American households are affected by addiction, according to Caron
When you are making a sandwich, swap out the bread and replace it with lettuce or a collard green wrap. If you are ordering sushi, you can request it to be wrapped in a cucumber instead of rice (these are called “naruto rolls” in Japanese restaurants). Easy swaps can add
Are you trying to break your smoking addiction? Here are 5 ways you can that are completely healthy and achievable. You may smoke, but that doesn’t mean that you’re happy to be a smoker. Smoking addiction affects a lot of people and many wish that they could drop the habit
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 30 million Americans. It creates a “wear and tear” on the joints, causing stiffness and pain that builds up over time. While most understand the pain from osteoarthritis can limit someone’s physical activity, like walking up and down stairs
A cancer diagnosis is tough enough, but traveling for hours to receive care and treatment can pose a seemingly insurmountable additional challenge for the many patients who reside hours away from big city cancer centers. Is all of that travel necessary, though? What is the difference in treatment received at
Scientific studies have proven something exciting and worthy of everyone’s attention: People can literally live about seven years longer if they would simply refuse to “buy in” to the stereotypical nonsense that tells them that getting older has to mean life is over. According to studies performed by Becca Levy
As great progress is being made every day in curing or significantly controlling many cancers, survivorship is becoming an increasingly important concept and consideration when treating cancer patients. Breast cancer is the most common female cancer with long-term survival. And, since medical oncologists are not typically well-versed in menopause and sexual
Everyone strives to lead a healthy and happy lifestyle, and enjoy the best experiences available to them. To achieve this, staying healthy is one of the best ways that you can live out your dreams without worrying about what the future may hold. In modern society, there are many temptations
If you are addicted to certain drugs and have recently realized this is not the way that you want to continue living your life, you may feel like you are ready to stop using, get clean, and become a sober person who does not use drugs to get through the
Alzheimer’s is a disease that does not yet have a cure as researchers are not quite sure why one person gets the disease and another doesn’t. One definite fact is that there is a genetic factor to the disease and your chances increase if the disease runs in your direct
Getting older is a gift. Sadly, some friends and relatives have not made it this far, and we are ever mindful to be grateful for each new day. Yet, the gift of aging can also seem like a curse at times: the aches, pains, stiffness and senior moments remind us
By Lisa Sutherland– Last September, at age 52, I married the love of my life. Craig and I were surrounded by our kids and our grandkids when we said “I do,” but I almost didn’t make it there. A few years earlier, I suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), meaning
Addiction is never something that you plan for, but it can happen to anyone. Whether it is due to a drug, alcohol, or some other type of addiction, your health will suffer the consequences from it and you will not be able to live your best life, let alone a
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