Health

Those who suffer from high blood pressure probably understand why it’s called a “silent killer.” Often there are few if any symptoms to alert you to a problem and it’s only when there’s an acute crisis do you realize the danger you’re in. So, unless you’re vigilant with your meds…

Aspirin, or its earlier incarnations, has been around for thousands of years as an effective pain management remedy. And it’s been prescribed in a low-dose baby aspirin formula for decades as an effective preventive strategy for people who are at risk for a 2nd heart attack or stroke, or for people at high risk for…

The statistics are dazzling: In the past 100 years, there’s been a 30-year increase in life expectancy. That’s amazing, and significantly attributable to advances in hygiene and public health, as well as medical advances. But, as University of Illinois epidemiologist S. Jay Olshansky writes in a recent article in the Journal…

While some of us never abandoned our childhood meals, many have silently suffered at breakfast with skim milk and egg whites for way too many years. We’ve been told these dietary changes are necessary for a healthier way of life- yet somehow, we still pine away for that creamy whole milk….

Whether you accept or deny it, none of us escapes the inevitable forces of mother nature that make our faces and skin reflect our aging. As gravity pulls, cartilage weakens and collagen disappears, you will likely see shifts and lumps and bags and lines in places previously smooth and silky. For…

The statistics are stark: It’s estimated that 40% of older Americans take 5 or more prescription drugs. Even if you manage to figure out which medication to take when, and with or without food, you could be putting yourself at risk for side-effects or drug interactions, especially when a new medication…