Can you bend your thumb until it touches your forearm? Crank your pinky fingers back until they form 90-degree angles with the backs of your hands?...
Feds propose stricter rules for Medicare Advantage plans The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed new rules requiring private Medicare Advantage plans to...
Everything has a season — including heart attacks, which are more common during the winter. According to the American Heart Association, even regions with mild climates...
The American Physical Therapy Association says there are things you can do to make shoveling snow a little less stressful for your body. They recommend: *...
Pneumococcal disease is a name for any infection caused by pneumococcus bacteria. These bacteria are found in the respiratory tract, including the throat and nose, and...
February is National Heart Month, and doctors want Virginians to understand heart health better – specifically, heart attacks and cardiac arrest. According to the Centers for...
Watching your back — or watching out for it, to be precise — is a good practice for anyone. It’s especially true when lifting is involved....
February is American Heart Month and is an excellent opportunity to focus on improving your cardiovascular health. After all, heart disease is the leading cause of...
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection. Some strains can cause genital warts or cancer. These four true or false statements can help you learn...
Higher dietary intake of flavonols — antioxidants found in tea, wine, and certain fruits and vegetables — may help preserve memory and cognitive abilities among older...
Multivitamins contain a combination of at least three vitamins. Some also contain minerals like calcium and iron and natural substances like omega-3s. Do you have a...
Anticoagulants are medications that prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, and other conditions. Here’s what you need to know...
The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing....
Are you planning to fly during flu season? Here are some helpful tips to avoid contracting or spreading the virus when you take to the skies....
Medical cannabis effectively treats the symptoms of many diseases and conditions, including arthritis, anxiety, migraines, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia. Medical cannabis use is now legal in 37...
Regular exercise is a healthy choice for most people and a great way to shake off winter gloom. But when common winter illnesses hit, sometimes the...
Seniors are sensitive to the cold due to metabolic changes that make it difficult for them to generate enough heat. Here are four tips for staying...
Hearing problems can affect people of all ages. However, age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, affects nearly half of all people who are 75 and older. Here’s...
If you have several days off around Christmas, be sure to take advantage of the available downtime. Giving yourself a well-deserved break is sure to do...
Regular stretching provides numerous health benefits as you age, and when combined with other types of exercise, it can add years to your life. Here are...
The holiday season is all about enjoying good times and great food in the company of loved ones. Unfortunately, your usual fitness routine and eating habits...
Many people go through short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when...
Given the vast selection of men’s razors available in stores, choosing one may not be easy. Whether you want to try a new model or your...
Dysphagia is a health condition that affects many seniors. Here’s what you should know about it. Symptoms People with dysphagia have difficulty swallowing. This may lead...
Do you experience an annual drop in energy when autumn rolls around? If you’re wondering why you tend to feel tired at this time of year...
During a standard menstrual cycle, hormones help the endometrium, a membrane in the uterus, thicken in preparation for pregnancy. If no fertilization occurs, a portion of...
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, and it’s a time to raise public understanding of this brain disorder as well as show support for the...
You may have seen the social media posts over the past few months — cancer patients “cured of the disease” and a drug trial with “100...
Also called impaired glucose tolerance or fasting glucose, prediabetes is defined by blood sugar levels higher than normal but not yet in the diabetic range. According...
If you have hearing aids, you probably remember the price tag. Who could forget at an average of $4,000 to $6,000 a pair (and no Medicare...