Aging and Exercise

Older Seniors Can Benefit, Too More than two thirds of older adults don’t engage in regular physical activity, according to the National Institute on Aging. Most people know that exercise is good for them, but older adults have often been left out of the picture-...

Menopause and Perimenopause

What’s The Difference? Perimenopause means “around menopause” and refers to the time period during which a women’s body makes its natural transition toward permanent infertility (menopause). Perimenopause is also called the menopausal transition. Women start...

Cold-Weather Safety

Hypothermia Hypothermia occurs when the body loses more heat than it produces. Symptoms include change in mental status, uncontrollable shivering, cool abdomen and a low core-body temperature. Severe hypothermia may cause rigid muscles, dark and puffy skin, irregular...

WHY QUIT SMOKING NOW?

No Matter How Long You’ve Smoked, Quitting Can Help Improve Your Health No matter how old you are or how long you’ve smoked, quitting can help you live longer and be healthier. People who stop smoking before age 50 cut their risk of dying in the next 15 years in half...

DID YOU KNOW?

Snacking Affects Your Dental Health, Too For optimal dental heath, it’s recommended that people limit eating and drinking between meals.  But let’s admit it: We all snack from time to time.  Unfortunately, many people choose foods such as sweets and chips for snacks;...