Preventive care is essential for long term health. This is why we take children to well child visits or to dental cleanings, even when there’s not a problem. Staying ahead of health issues and identifying long before they are problematic is … [Read more...]
Dental Care in the Senior Years
One estimate states that more than two-thirds of senior citizens do not have access to dental insurance. And while many seniors are not bothered by this, restrictions when it comes to medical care of any type can place an undue burden on … [Read more...]
The Impact of a Urinary Tract Infection
According to current research, urinary tract infections are very common in females. About half of all females will suffer a urinary tract infection (UTI) during their lifetime. About a quarter of women will suffer from recurrent … [Read more...]
Correcting Heart Health Issues: The Sooner the Better
Heart health is important; we all know that. A heart attack or a stroke can change someone’s life in an instant. It can even end someone’s life. Maintaining heart health is incredibly important, but so many of us neglect this portion of our … [Read more...]
A Better Understanding of the Origins of Alzheimer’s
A gene known as BMI1 has long been known to play a role in the aging of the brain by researchers. But recently, a team of scientists from the University of Montreal has found that there might be another role that this gene plays, one that … [Read more...]
Demand for In-Home Care Rising
A recent news report out of Boston indicates that the demand for in-home care is drastically rising. The main reason, according to the news piece, is that it is being viewed as a safer alternative to any other sort of senior care that is … [Read more...]