You are at that critical junction when you must decide whether you should move your elderly loved one to an assisted living facility, memory care facility, nursing, convalescent home or back home with you. As you manage to review different elder care plans, you’re...
Every stroke survivor’s story and experience are unique. Genetics, the part of the brain affected, the amount of brain damage, rehabilitation, willpower, and persistence all play a role in recovery. It can be a dark and unsure time for families who have a loved one...
The risk of colorectal cancer increases as we age. But since it is one of the more treatable cancers, we believe that people should be proactive about preventing the disease to avoid trouble down the road. The main theme in colorectal cancer prevention is basically...
What do dolphins, butter, and Diabetes have in common? By a far stretch, a fatty acid called heptadecanoic acid is the common denominator that links these three completely unrelated things. A new study led by the National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) reveals that...
Having arthritis means having a legitimate reason not to enjoy many of life’s most otherwise-enjoyable activities: doing them is simply too painful. Characterized by inflammation of one or more joints, arthritis can cause intense pain and stiffness that deteriorates...
