Health

How many times a day do you say to someone, “Can you repeat that?” If it’s more times than you care to admit, chances are you suffer from some hearing loss- but welcome to the club. Estimates are that 45 million Americans currently are troubled by hearing loss, more than…

What’s currently in your medicine cabinet? Besides the old nail polish bottles and the decades-old makeup samples, have you also held on to a myriad of medications you no longer take or need? If that sounds like you then prepare for April 27th: The DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) Rx National…

Are you finding yourself dazed and confused about your options for trying medical marijuana or CBD (which is a compound found in cannabis, a plant species that includes marijuana and hemp)? In recent years, with the explosion of states legalizing medical marijuana and several states (and even countries like Canada)…

For decades, the medical community has advocated taking a daily baby aspirin to prevent heart attacks. And for those who have already had a heart attack or have other cardiovascular risks, that recommendation regarding a daily aspirin regimen continues to be in place. However, for those who have never had…

We’ve now seen sufficient research and information to make it clear: Regular exercise is essential to healthier aging, and even taking up exercise later in life will give you that extra benefit crucial to extending your health span along with your life span. But as recently pointed out in The…

Have you marked your calendar? April 16th is coming. For those who don’t know, that’s National Health Care Decisions Day, a day to remind us to plan for health care decisions in advance of a health crisis. For any adult, young or old, healthy or sick, it’s valuable to consider…