Prevention, education can help stem fentanyl danger

The dangers of fentanyl are well-documented and real. To stem the tide of overdose deaths brought on by this opioid’s misuse, a local medical expert suggests taking a cue from what he called a successful anti-smoking campaign aimed at young people. First, what is fentanyl?

Sleep apnea and your heart

MOST PEOPLE ARE AWARE OF SLEEP APNEA (pronounced “APP-neeuh”)— or more correctly, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, many people are not aware that untreated OSA can negatively impact heart health. In people with OSA, upper airway muscles relax excessively during sleep.

Move it or lose it—healthy living for seniors

AS WE AGE, our minds and bodies undergo a wide variety of mental, emotional, and physical changes. While some aspects of life may become more difficult, active living for older adults is still well within reach. Exercise for the young is important, but exercise for the older person is imperative.

Look as young as you feel!

What does the skin on your face, neck, chest, and hands reveal about you? Will the fine lines, brown spots (age spots), large veins on the hands, and sagging jowls and neck portray you as tired, withered, and older than you are?

Lifestyle choices that lower cancer risk

LAST MONTH, MANY OF US RESOLVED TO MAKE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE CHOICES that will enable us to look and feel better, such as shedding extra pounds and exercising more. But adopting healthy habits, or abandoning unhealthy ones, can also have an impact on our risk of developing cancer.

Yes, you are a runner

WITH DOZENS OF EVENTS being featured in Northwest Ohio each year, we regularly hear one common phrase from participants in defense of their “slow” finish time: “I’m not a runner.” To which we always reply, “Yes, yes you are.” It’s all relative!

EATING WELL—The best diet

WE’RE ONE MONTH INTO 2023, and it’s technically still “diet season.” As a dietitian, I would encourage you to ditch all the fad diets in favor of a healthy one that you can stick with for a lifetime. Easier said than done, right?

You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

Though most of the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered at TriggerPoint are in their 40s, this evidence-based, time-efficient exercise solution is gaining popularity among people of all ages—including individuals well into their senior years.