Winter is a time for snuggling up by the fire with a cup of tea and good book, hopefully without the addition of a runny nose and fever during this flu season. Colds spread through the office and school classrooms like crazy at this time of year, but you don’t
Just about every article on healthy aging will remind you to eat better, exercise more, get plenty of rest and make sure you’re getting routine check-ups with your dentist and doctor. While I am passionate about all those things, this time I’m focusing on taking care of your eyesight. It’s
Approximately 80% of resolutions fail by the second week in February. Why? Because dramatic and immediate changes are not sustainable long-term. So this year, make 2019 not a year of resolutions or diets but one of incremental changes to instill habits that create real long-lasting results. Here are 6 tips: Do What You Enjoy Commit to trying new things or
I was an active teenager—I played volleyball, basketball, and softball—but after high school came work and kids, and I wasn’t getting any exercise. Over the years, the number on the scale crept up to the point where I became overweight. I just chalked it up to getting older. But then
Women whose husbands receive a prostate cancer diagnosis are often the ones researching treatments, advising their husbands, and offering emotional support throughout treatment. Unlike wives of husbands who may be fighting other diseases, couples confronting prostate cancer face the dilemma of potentially losing their sexually intimacy. Some treatments may require
While many people look forward to their retirement years for most of their adult life, it’s common for people to become bored and restless when living a life of leisure. For this reason, you might need to embrace a fun pastime, which can help you live your life to the
When it’s cold outside, and the weather is frightful, it can be truly delightful once in a while to hole up with a good book, a blanket and a cup of tea. But equally important is keeping up your energy, staying active and maintaining your mental well being through the
If you are in the middle of a cold or cough epidemic in your house, you might wonder when on earth it will end. When one person brings home a bug, it can quickly spread around the family causing weeks of misery. It is around this time when you wonder
If you’ve ever experienced it, you’ll sympathize with the fact that back pain has the potential to be among the most debilitating of issues that you can come across. Experts have stated that back pain ranks as one of the main reasons why people have sick days off of work
In a world suddenly teeming with super foods and self-proclaimed miracle supplements, it can be a challenge to find not only supplements that actually are natural and healthy, but the ones that are right for you. Each person’s experience with these supplements may vary, but listed below are just a
Our bones tend to get weak and our joints begin to damage as we age. While degenerative changes are a part of natural aging, there are many steps we can take as we grow older to ensure wellness of the musculoskeletal system and joint health. One of the most common
If you have experienced deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in one of your arms or legs, it is highly likely your limb will hurt or remain swollen following treatment. If you experience a clot in your lungs, which is known as a pulmonary embolism (PE), it is possible you will feel
No one could have expected decades ago that there would still be so many people living with cancer. With scientific advances, research and funding, many would have assumed we would have a world cured from these terrible diseases. In 2018, the statistics for the most prevalent cancers in both male
It is not your imagination. Yes, you are gaining weight despite eating what works for you and yes, you can blame stress for your expanding waistline. But the effects of stress don’t end there. Feel like you’re running on fumes? That’s stress. Depressed, raging hormones, snapping at co-workers and your kids? That’s
When you hear “drug addiction,” the first image you conjure up is likely not of an older man or woman. You may be surprised to learn that substance abuse is an increasing epidemic among adults over the age of 50, and opioids are a prime concern. Adults in this age
Losing items, forgetting people’s names and missing appointments are common and frustrating challenges, but for people 65 and older, such instances can be frightening. It’s a common perception that our memory fades as we age. The human brain processes different types of memory, some affected by age and others not. For example,
Intermittent weather prevents people from playing their favorite sports or physical activities which often require an outdoor space, such as tennis, cycling, or hiking. Fortunately, with the wide range of sports and other physical activities these days, some recently discovered, some improvised, adults can now play even when the rain
Grandchildren are a blessing. But carrying them can be a big ol’ pain in the back, neck, arms, and hips. Carry your grandchild comfortably and pain free. We often find ourselves picking up our grandkids (which can put a strain on our backs), and having to switch them from side to
As we head into 2019, Maria Sophocles, M.D., OB/GYN at Women’s Healthcare of Princeton, reminds us not to believe every trend a celebrity touts, and describes what’s new as well as tried and true solutions to recurring, embarrassing health issues and new technology to keep us safe and more comfortable
Here we go again — the time of year that gave birth to the phrase ‘I need a vacation from my vacation’. With the seemingly endless parade of work parties, family gatherings and social engagements, it’s no wonder why nearly 70% of people report feeling increased levels of stress during
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