It’s well-known by now that ultraviolet radiation from the sun’s rays is linked to sunburn, skin damage and skin cancer including melanoma, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)....
If you’re a senior living alone, you’re in good company: According to the Pew Research Center, 12 million Americans over the age of 65 are the sole occupants of their...
It’s free, it’s relatively easy and you can do it anytime, anywhere. Walking is pretty much the perfect exercise. If you want to stay happy and healthy for many years...
Healthcare plans change. Medicine gets better every year. Healthcare costs continue to skyrocket: Total costs are projected to rise to one-fifth of the economy by 2025, according to the Peter...
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. Currently, one in 10 Americans have diabetes, but researchers believe that about 8 million individuals...
November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. COPD awareness is necessary because it is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly 16 million Americans...
With a global population that grows older each year, we find that our older people are tipping the scales when it comes to the number of older adults contributing to...
The scary things about Halloween should only include the movies, costumes, and decorations. People need to do all they can to minimize Halloween risks that often affect the youngest and...
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, at age 65, older adults are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large. By...