Heat affects the brain in more ways than one. From irritability to memory loss to increased risk to commit suicide, the impacts can range from mild to severe.People suffering from headaches, foggy brain, neurological diseases, like dementia and Alzheimer’s, in particular must take extra special care. They’re often at risk for heat-related illnesses like heat [...]
Arthritis causes joint pain and various degrees of immobility and is very common in older people. While there is no cure for this disease, there are ways to heal arthritis and make life worth living.The key to dealing with arthritis is to exercise sensibly whilst knowing your limits. Exercise helps keep the tendons and ligaments [...]
Eating too many of the wrong foods too often can make you a candidate for atherosclerosis. This is a disease caused by the build-up of cholesterol along the arteries that also leads to heart attack or stroke. While lifestyle choices are also very important, we need to reduce intake of foods that raise bad cholesterol.Bad [...]
Cardiovascular diseases are a group of diseases that specifically involve your heart. This is a common class of disease that is responsible for 25% of deaths in the United States. An average of 600,000 people alone in the US dies from heart-related illnesses each year. For those who suffer from these conditions, cardiovascular disease [...]
Arthritis is an inflammatory disease causing pain, stiffness, swelling, deformity, redness, and tenderness in and around the joints. As a chronic condition, it can’t be cured, though some lifestyle changes help arthritis. With a few alterations, your symptoms will ease, allowing you to enjoy many of your favorite activities.As well as those minor alterations, your [...]
The current healthcare system allows us to live longer than ever before. Of course, even modern science can’t prevent our bodies from eventually wearing down. Though not everyone experiences the same issues, most seniors face a few common geriatric problems. Genetics, lifestyle, and other factors contribute to several medical conditions, some of which are treatable [...]
It is not uncommon for patients to feel a range of negative emotions during their illness, but these emotions can have a significant impact on the recovery process, making it difficult to heal and recover. That is why it is so important to acknowledge and address negative emotions during the recovery process and engage in [...]
A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event impacting every aspect of your life. It alters your physical and emotional health and relationships with family and friends. Learning to live with cancer isn’t easy, though it’s more manageable with the proper treatment and support, including cancer rehabilitation. So, what is cancer rehab, and how does it [...]
Sometimes individuals are released from the hospital but aren’t ready to resume their routine. Such instances occur after surgery, strokes, cardiac conditions, chronic diseases, and accidents. To help restore functions and abilities, post hospital care may be the next step in recovery. Post hospital or post-surgery care includes rehab therapies, wound assessment, and other [...]
Feeling tired is expected after staying up late or when you’re physically active throughout the day. After a good night’s sleep, the fatigue is usually gone, and you’re back to your old self. Unfortunately, sudden extreme fatigue can be severe, especially in seniors. If you feel more tired than usual for long periods, an unknown [...]
