Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out even the simplest tasks. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for loss of memory and other cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. Early signs of Alzheimer’s disease may include: Memory loss…
Cancer Care Cancer care is the medical treatment of cancer. It includes a variety of approaches, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy. The goal of cancer care is to cure the cancer, if possible, or to control it so that it does not spread or grow. The type of cancer care that a person receives will depend on the…
Here are a few tips for staying healthy during the winter months: * Get enough sleep. When you’re sleep-deprived, your body is more susceptible to illness. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night. * Eat a healthy diet. Eating a healthy diet gives your body the nutrients it needs to fight off infection. Make sure to include plenty of…
The Brown family reunion has always been an event everyone looks forward to. Family visits, games, stories and everyone’s favorite foods are always on the agenda. On the top of the menu is Grandmas Lemon Coconut Cake. Grandma always makes the traditional cake from her old family recipe. This year, however, the cake tasted a little on the salty side,…
Most people do not think about gut health. In fact, the majority of people don’t know what gut health is. Gut health, or gastrointestinal health, is just as important as any moving part of the body and affects more than we know. With our fast-paced, drive-through society; sometimes we ignore messages from our body. “…Gastrointestinal health can be the root…
Growing older is inevitable, but there are many things we can do to avoid feeling older. Medical breakthroughs have and will extend our longevity, but how we decide to live as we age is crucial. Managing our physical health, maintaining relationships, being productive, taking safety precautions, visiting our health care providers often, and making adequate preparations to fund our retirement and long term care can help us make the most of our senior years.