Getting Alzheimer’s is one of the biggest health fears among seniors. So when you suffer forgetfulness—maybe you lose your keys or you can’t remember someone’s name—it’s natural to worry that you may have early symptoms of the disease.
This is especially true if you’ve seen a parent or other family member suffer with it.
That’s why many seniors ask their doctor to test them for dementia.… Read More
The holiday season is all about eating, drinking, and being merry. But if you struggle with weight issues, you know what the drill is…
You have to use your willpower to keep carbs to a minimum. And during the holidays, many of use consume more of carbohydrates through alcohol.
… Read MoreCardiologists have long known that Christmas is the time when you are at most risk for a heart attack.
They even have a name for it. It’s called “holiday heart syndrome.” More cardiac deaths occur on Dec. 25 than any other day of the year.
A new study shows that Christmas may be even more dangerous than previously believed.
… Read MoreThe American College of Cardiology did something in 2017 that made drug companies very happy.
They came out with new guidelines that recommended blood pressure medication for patients with readings of 130/80 or higher.
… Read MoreA new study has discovered a simple way to greatly reduce your chances of dying of a heart attack.
You don’t have to change your diet.
You don’t have to exercise more.
… Read MoreWe all remember Penny Marshall as the energetic star of the iconic ’70s TV sitcom, Laverne & Shirley. As the nasal-voiced, good-natured Laverne, she was young and full of life.
But when she died on December 18 at the age of 75 her body had been destroyed by a deadly epidemic that is sweeping America and other countries. She died of complications from type 2 diabetes.… Read More