One issue that is hard for children of elderly parents to discuss is whether their parents need aid around the house. This is mainly because the parents themselves are often resistant to the idea. However, getting older comes with its obstacles. Since many parents won’t admit that they need support, Read more…
Nearly 6 million Americans are living with heart failure. About 10% of them are advanced cases. Heart failure is advanced when normal treatment options, such as medicine and lifestyle changes, no longer manage it effectively. This stage of heart failure requires more aggressive treatment. Since heart failure is a disorder Read more…
Flu season is upon us. To help treat illness, many people go to the medicine aisle of their local supermarket or their local drug store. With so many options, it can get disorientating. Below, are some guidelines to keep in mind while looking for treatments. For stuffy noses, look for Read more…
Winter is coming, and with it drops in temperature. In most places, it’s already getting cooler. The changes in weather during winter can affect our health. It’s important to know these effects so we can better mitigate them. Below are some ways winter weather affects our health. • Our Immune Read more…
High salt intake is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified salt as a key dietary component in need of reducing to fight mortality from disease. Most people consume more salt than what the WHO outlines as healthy. A recent research study may have Read more…