If you or your loved one is dealing with a medical condition, taking medications is standard, but being cautious about the types of medicines and supplements you take is vital to staying healthy. Dr. Demetra Antimisiaris, associate professor in the schools of public health and … [Read more...] about 5 Smart Ways to Manage Your Meds
Exercise and Fitness
Bad Days
We all have days when it feels as if the world is against us or that the chaos we are experiencing will never end. One negative circumstance seems to lead to another. We may wonder on such a day whether anything in our life will ever go right again. We all have days that seem … [Read more...] about Bad Days
Why They Chose a Walkable Area
Merv and Deb Aubespin decided to move out of their two-story West End home, where they had entertained their friends for years, because it wasn’t convenient. They decided to move to a condo in the Highlands. “We didn’t like our neighborhood anymore,” says Deb, a retired … [Read more...] about Why They Chose a Walkable Area
Even If You Hate Exercise, You Can Do This
Good news! As it turns out, walking may be one of the best forms of physical exercise for seniors, especially for those who hate to work out. Walking has all the hallmarks of senior- friendly exercise: it’s easy to get started, it has a low risk for injury, it can be done at any … [Read more...] about Even If You Hate Exercise, You Can Do This
Aesthetic Treatment: Eye Lift
There are, of course, some men and women who seek out smaller procedures like an upper eyelid tuck. This is for individuals who feel their eyes look “droopy” or “sleepy.” The full procedure generally takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete, and Dr. Fox remarks, “The eye-lid surgery is … [Read more...] about Aesthetic Treatment: Eye Lift