Imagine this: At a neighborhood party, you meet Gabriel, a young man who recently moved into the two-story house just down the street from your home. You welcome him warmly. Two days later, while shopping at Harris Teeter, you run into Gabriel. “Hello,” you begin … but you don’t have any idea [...]
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition plaguing our population. More than 20 million people are suffering from this condition nationwide. So, what exactly is peripheral neuropathy? For some people, it may cause numbness in the hands and feet, making it difficult to maintain balance (increased falls) or to hold onto anything [...]
Do you feel dizzy or lightheaded when you turn the lights out, stand up too quickly, or when you bend down to pick something up? Are you worried about losing your independence because these things are impacting your day-to-day life and activities? Although some of these symptoms are common, they [...]
Physical sunscreen or chemical sunscreen—which one is safe? Physical sunscreen that contains titanium dioxide or zinc oxide as the active SPF ingredients is what you want to look for. These sunscreens sits on your skin, reflecting the light, and does not absorb into your bloodstream. You want to avoid [...]
As we approach Mother’s Day, many of us think about how different the celebration is now, if Mom is in the middle or late stage of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Celebrating in new ways. For some of us, Mother’s Day means walking past the greeting card display, feeling a [...]
Americans today are sleeping less (seven hours nightly) compared to nine hours nightly a century ago, according to Harvard Medical School. Sleep deprivation can be complete or partial, based on duration and severity. Complete sleep deprivation occurs when you stay up all night. Partial sleep deprivation happens when you get less sleep than you need for several days (like [...]
Recent studies reported in the AARP Bulletin, offer health numbers to extend life. 2.7: days you should stay home with the flu to reduce risk of infecting co workers. 2: hours of TV daily. Too much tube time increases triglycerides and lowers HDL cholesterol. 7+: ideal daily servings of fruits and veggies. The extra can reduce risk of early [...]
Did you get the flu this season, even though you were vaccinated? As of February 9, the CDC estimated 7.2–8.4 million people sought medical treatment due to flu-like symptoms. First, understand that getting an annual flu shot is strongly recommended and your healthcare professional can determine a best choice You + Health Advocate = Expert Care [...]
Looking for healthy, beautiful skin that is achieved through nourishing your own microbiome? The growing body of evidence shows that maintaining the balance of good and bad bacteria in your skin’s microbiome is how you can not only obtain more beautiful skin, but achieve overall well-being. What is microbiome? [...]
We all know that we feel good when we’re active, eat well, and have enjoyable jobs and social lives. However, we don’t always realize how important good lifestyle choices are for our bodies and brains. Is it possible, for example, to have “stronger” brains that improve our ability to remember [...]
