How to ensure an aging loved one is getting adequate nutrition

The aging process is often accompanied by a wide range of physical, psychological, emotional, economic, and social changes, some quite obvious but others much more subtle. Among the many changes seniors can experience is an increased risk of malnutrition.

EATING WELL - The facts on raw milk

A FEW MONTHS AGO, I was asked to give a talk on the topic of raw milk.

The hospice philosophy explained

HOSPICE—WHAT KIND OF thoughts and feelings does this word evoke? Fear? Pain? Loneliness? Death?The word hospice comes from the Latin word “hospitum,” which means hospitality, a place of rest and protection. The word was initially utilized to describe a place provided for ill and weary travelers.

Quality performance footwear is a wise investment

FOOTWEAR MADE FOR an active lifestyle comes with varying levels of support, stability, cushioning, and comfort combined to work best for varying types of feet and functions. But one thing remains constant in this equation—you get what you pay for.Always compare apples-to-apples.

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.

The role of radiation therapy in collaborative cancer care

IN THE REALM OF ONCOLOGY, there are three traditional tools that can be utilized either individually or in various combinations to treat cancer—surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Be kind to your kidneys

MOST OF US ARE blissfully unaware of the important role the kidneys play in keeping us alive and healthy—and what can happen if these vital organs stop functioning as they should.

Men: act like a woman and get your colonoscopy!

AS A GENERAL RULE, women are better than men when it comes to seeking health care and complying with medical screening tests. Most women learn to view mammograms, Pap tests, colonoscopies, and other screening protocols as just part of the fabric of routine healthcare.