The list of medications tends to get longer and longer with age. As we age, we are extremely prone to develop various chronic illnesses, and taking the appropriate medication can help us live a long and active life. However, there are several safety concerns that need to be considered when taking medication.
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Going green is more than just about saving energy. Taking a deep breath of clean air at the end of a day is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, and why builders like Kolter Homes believe that wellness should begin at home. As buzzy as the phrases eco-friendly, and clean living have become, feeling […]
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Blood pressure is the force exerted as blood flows against the arterial walls. Two numbers are used for recording blood pressure – systolic (pressure of the blood when the heart beats) and diastolic (pressure between beats). The systolic number is always written on top and the diastolic number at the bottom. For example, a blood […]
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“Health Isn’t a Goal, It’s a Way of Life.” Health markets are a mecca for colorful produce, probiotic beverages, and a steady stream of baby boomer clientele. This generation has grown up on grandma’s chicken soup, and bathtubs filled with ice to remedy everything from the common cold to measles, so it’s no surprise many […]
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I’ve worked for a group of surgeons for over thirteen years, and the question that comes up time, and time again for our preoperative patients, is “do you have an Advanced Directive?” We get a lot of folks who brush it under the rug because aren’t they for old people? Others find it morbid, and […]
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Experts recommend adults get 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night, but how many of us are still lying awake counting sheep? I personally don’t recall the last time I slept in, and it seems like today’s society is all about how much one can get done in a day with sleep deprivation almost becoming […]
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Many seniors live in assisted living facilities. These well-equipped facilities provide them the assistance needed to ensure long and comfortable lives, while also enabling them to maintain their independence. When you decide to move into such a facility, you may wish to know how it works. Well, read on to find out. Assisted Living Home […]
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I have heard many stories about various fruits and vegetables that reduce the risk of cancer. So, when a friend told me about this cancer-fighting fruit called soursop, and to add it to my breakfast routine, I wondered a bit as to why she was insistent on this fruit is such a good preventer of […]
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