Approximately 1 in 3 people between the ages of 65 and 74 have a hearing loss, making it the third most common health condition affecting older adults, according to the National Institute of Aging. Hearing loss, however, can strike at…
By K. LEIGH WISOTZKEY “I used to, but I just can’t do it anymore…” Sound familiar? It’s a statement heard from people everywhere, whether they’re talking about dancing, crafting, working, or taking long, peaceful walks. Stiff, painful joints, especially in…
If you want to drop a few pounds, you probably already know that getting regular cardiovascular exercise is an integral part of any successful weight-loss regime. Just as important, though, is the effect that regular workouts have on your heart….
You may have heard the saying “the eyes are the window to the soul,” or perhaps read the Biblical verse Matthew 6:22-24: “The eye is the lamp of the body; so then if your eye is clear, your whole body…
The digestive system is a group of organs that work together to change the food you eat into the energy and nutrients your body needs. Within that system also live “good bacteria” that enable proper digestion and a state of…
Fitness and health are vital components to a balanced lifestyle. Ask most people and they likely have some sort of health or fitness-related goal. And now, with many people having to monitor their own exercise routines because of the pandemic,…
When it comes to navigating your own health, there’s something to be said for the restorative powers of self-management. As much as it wears you down physically, chronic pain can have a corrosive psychological effect as well, as it begins…
Cannabidiol (CBD) has been recently covered in the media, and you may have even seen it as an add-in booster to your post-workout smoothie or morning coffee. What exactly is CBD? Why is it suddenly so popular? How is Cannabidiol…
What would you say is the biggest setback women meet on their journey to a healthy lifestyle? Ourselves. We tend to be our own worst enemies. We use belittling and shaming self-talk. We compare ourselves to others versus thriving in…
Experts say three-dimensional images provide a clearer diagnosis, especially for women with dense breast tissue. For women with an average risk of breast cancer, mammograms beginning at age 40 are recommended by many medical professionals. The American Society of Breast…