As people age, it’s easy to mistake symptoms of Type 2 diabetes as simply part of the process of getting older. Increased thirst, increased urination, fatigue, poor healing of wounds […]
General Health
Medical Helicopter Delivers Speedy Care
“No traffic and 140 miles per hour makes a big difference.” When it comes to medical emergencies, that difference can mean life or death. Helicopter pilot David Ellis knows from […]
Depression in the Golden Years
It can happen more easily than you think: a once-healthy, active and social person may experience any number of issues as a senior which could open the door for the […]
Inside Look at Medicare
When you turn 65, the federal government will start picking up the cost of most of your medical needs, and you’ll be paying far less in health care premiums. But […]
Slowing Down the Effects of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be a devastating time both for the person facing these illnesses and his or her loved ones. But, while troubling, this doesn’t […]
Stay Fit With Pickleball
If you know anyone who has moved to one of those age 55 and older communities – especially in Florida – you may well have heard them rhapsodizing about how […]
Fruit Cake for Christmas
Sure, grab a bottle of bubbly or show up with a Poinsettia in hand, but do us all a favor: Put down the fruitcake and back away slowly. Listen folks, […]
Is Butter Getting Better?
Butter certainly has made its mark on the American ethos. You can tune into almost any television program on “The Food Network” or “The Food Channel” and see chefs using […]
What Causes TMD?
When people experience jaw pain, they tend to assume they have a joint issue. They may even erroneously describe it as “TMJ” when really the pain could be in the […]
Advancements in Braces Technology
“You need braces.” Those three little words can strike fear into the heart of any middle schooler, middle-ager or beyond – and anyone footing the bill. But if those three […]
Scents Bring Back Memories
If someone asked you to name three of your all-time favorite fragrances, what would they be? Many of us – in fact, most of us – would hark back to […]
Dental Implants Fill the Gap
As sturdy and durable as they are, teeth don’t always last forever. At some point in your life, a missing incisor, canine or molar might leave you, creating a gap […]