Smart devices won’t replace your doctor, but they can start conversations about heart health

EMBEDDED WITHIN MANY of the most popular smart watches and mobile phones are a bevy of health apps that collect and report key health data in real time.

Spring break travel tips for allergy sufferers

With another spring break travel season upon us, many students and families across the country are getting ready to depart on wellearned getaways to escape the early spring chill.

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?

Colon cancer screening: in-home or colonoscopy?

COLORECTAL CANCER IS the second-leading cause of cancer deaths annually in the United States. People such as Dr. Stephanie Pannell want to change that for the better. But they need cooperation from people like, well, you.

EATING WELL - Fuel your body for the future

EACH YEAR DURING MARCH, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month. This observance was developed to inform and educate the public about nutrition and invites everyone to learn about making healthy food choices and forming healthy physical activity habits.

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.

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.