Caregivers can ease frustration by aiming for compassionate connection. It's so routine that Katherine Lyman can easily summon the scenario: flanked by a family member, a dementia patient walks into her office and effectively
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
