Health and Beauty

Sunscreen

Sunscreen

‘Wear sunscreen’ advice from 1997

NOW THAT SUMMER IS HERE, families will be out in the sun enjoying picnics, pools, hikes, festivals, sports and many other outdoor activities.Sunscreen awareness is important to protect against harmful UV rays- the same was true when Mary Schmich wrote in the Chicago Tribune on June 1, 1997, the...

Summer fun for active seniors

SENIORS MAY HAVE MORE TIME for leisure and recreation than working adults, and the summer months provide ample opportunities to get active.After months of chilly temperatures, seniors may be eager to get outdoors and enjoy some fun in the sun.
Trigger point

Trigger point

You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

THOUGH MOSTOF 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.One such client is...
Look as young as you feel

Look as young as you feel

LOOK AS YOUNG AS YOU FEEL!

DR. HANDLER OFFERS TELEDERMATOLOGY TO HUNDREDS OF PATIENTSDr. Handler has been providing telemedicine for the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders to his own and other patients in many states over the past several years.
Men's Health Awareness Month

Men's Health Awareness Month

For Men’s Health Month, men see a doctor

JUNE IS MEN’S HEALTH MONTH, which is not just a calendar event but a call to action. What action can a man take? See a doctor.Men’s average life expectancy is 77, while women's life expectancy is 81.

Men’s health issues

LEARN MORE ABOUT NOTABLE MEN’S HEALTH ISSUES.The notion that men may not take care of themselves as well as women has some truth to it.Global health data highlights a persistent lifespan gender gap, with men dying years earlier than women, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Eating Well

Eating Well

EATING WELL

NATIONAL HYDRATION DAY is June 23, highlighting the importance of drinking enough fluids to stay healthy and safe.This is essential as summer approaches and the summer heat increases.
Date night

Date night

Negotiation: be good at dating

WHEN I WAS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL, I did what was popular at the time–made a list of what I wanted my future husband to be like.Now, with dating apps, there are so many options out there, I can make that list come true, right?
Time to be physically active

Time to be physically active

How to find time to be more physically active each day

PHYSICAL FITNESS IS ONE OF THE KEYS TO A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that routine physical activity helps people maintain a healthy weight, reduces a person’s risk for chronic health problems like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes and...