Brain-draining foods
While some foods are known for enhancing cognitive fitness, others have the opposite effect. Many of the same foods that are harmful to your heart and blood vessels can also lead to strokes. Therefore, you
Assessing anger issues
Because anger is fundamentally a raw emotion, we often don't give it much analysis. But if you believe that you or someone you know has a real anger problem, investigating the origins of anger and
Are fats so bad?
For years, fat was a dirty word in the dietary world. After World War II, large studies established links between saturated fat and heart disease. Most dietary experts advised people to reduce their fat intake,
It hurts so much I can’t walk
“My 82-year-old Mom has had back pain for decades. She had back surgery, but the pain came back after 5 years. Then she had kyphoplasty but that only helped for about a year. Since then,
10 Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore
It’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent difficulty with thinking, memory or the ability to perform everyday tasks might be signs of something more
A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia
A new study discovers ways to reduce your chances of developing dementia before you are 65. Dementia usually develops in people ages 65 years and older. So-called young-onset dementia, occurring in those younger than age
The active ingredients of tai chi
Tai chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that has been called meditation in motion. This gentle exercise continues to gain interest from practitioners and researchers for its health benefits. When Peter Wayne, medical editor of
How to get more fiber in your diet
Diverticulosis is a very common colon condition in which small pouches form on the colon wall. Most people who have diverticulosis have no symptoms, However, sometimes one of the pouches gets inflamed, usually due to
Protect the Heels
My good friend, Judy, is an excellent nurse. She had an important comment: “Caregivers are too busy to read long articles. Keep it short. Just make important points to remember.” Her comment about pressure
How to Prevent Pressure Sores
Pressure sores can be disastrous. They are highly associated with immobility. In my last post I discussed what causes a pressure sore and what it looks like. This post is about prevention of pressure