Effective tips for reducing eye strain
Do your eyes water — or feel uncomfortably dry — after a day in front of your computer? Does your vision blur following an afternoon spent with your needlework? Or maybe your eyes feel sore
White-coat hypertension: A cause for concern?
Blood pressure that's high in the doctor's office but normal at home should be taken seriously.Named for the white coats traditionally worn by doctors, white-coat hypertension refers to blood pressure that's high only when measured
Do you spend most of your day sitting? These hip flexor stretches are for you
If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, you may notice that your hips feel stiff or sore when you stand up and walk around. Most likely, this discomfort is caused
My Mom Died. Then Came the Ordeal
As an executor, I faced hassle after hassle. Here’s how you can avoid them.When my mother asked me to be her executor, I thought I knew what that would entail: Gather up the money in
Clearing the fog of cataracts
When it comes to cataract surgery, nothing should be allowed to cloud your decision! A new report from Harvard Medical School will assure you’re left with no doubt about what’s right for you! When it
Foods high in iron: Incorporating high-iron foods into a healthy diet
Iron is an important nutrient for many functions of the body such as transporting oxygen through the bloodstream and making proteins and enzymes. Iron is an essential nutrient, which means we must consume it
Diet and Blood Pressure: The Heart of the Matter
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. If not controlled, this generally symptomless “silent killer” can lead to serious consequences, including stroke, kidney disease, heart attack, and blindness. Fortunately, high
Monitoring blood pressure at home
Stress, exercise, and even a few drinks the night before your doctor's appointment can push your blood pressure up. So it's often difficult to tell whether an unusually high reading at the doctor's office means
Fall prevention: Strategies to help keep you from falling down
Falling is a normal part of early childhood. However, as we age, even a minor fall can be debilitating. Falling as an older adult can lead to serious consequences including injury, disability, and even
Advantages of water-based exercise
Just like land-based exercise, water aerobics and swimming can be effective strategies for improving cardio fitness, building strength, boosting your mood, easing joint pain, sleeping better, and reducing your risk for diseases like heart disease,