“Take care of yourself” is a phrase we hear and say a lot these days. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of social distancing, we are typically saying that phrase over the phone, during a zoom call, via text or on social media—not so much in person [...]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic has gained a solid footing here in the U.S., there has been a lot of talk about whether the general public should be wearing masks. You may have seen people with masks on at the grocery store or pharmacy, and you’ve no doubt seen tutorials [...]
The situation surrounding coronavirus disease, or COVID-2 is evolving rapidly and new information is available every day. For the most current information, please visit this page on COVID-2. Only a month ago we wrote about the novel coronavirus that started an epidemic in China, and at that time seemed [...]
In Japan they call it 50 year old shoulder, an inexplicable pain that grows in the shoulder, making it harder and harder to move. It is most common in people over 45 and the stiffness that results is so severe, in America we call the ailment frozen shoulder. As [...]
UPDATE: Since this post was written the situation surrounding coronavirus disease, or COVID-2 has changed rapidly and new information is available every day. For the most current information, please visit this page on COVID-2. If any recent news story has been able to compete for headlines with politics, it’s [...]
You turned 50 and it started. Your doctor kept telling you it was time for your colonoscopy. And whether you procrastinated or immediately took your doctor’s advice, you were probably not very excited about the prospect. But you went ahead and booked the appointment and now you wonder what [...]
Heart attacks don’t always look like they do in the movies: an older male clutching his chest or left arm, falling to the ground. For one thing, a person having a heart attack may well be a woman. Heart disease doesn’t discriminate: it is the leading cause of death [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… right? Not so fast. For a lot of us, the typical activities this time of year can stir up the holiday blues. And for those already struggling with issues such as depression or anxiety, holiday pressure can make things worse. Feeling [...]
Most of us know that exercise is good for us! Why is it then, that it can be so hard to get our butts moving? According to the American Heart Association, “Only about one in five adults and teens get enough exercise to maintain good health.” While not exercising [...]
The bloody nose holds a unique position in our cultural mind’s eye. It is a no-big-deal playground occurrence, but at the same time, it’s the telltale sign that the movie hero is soon to die of some horrible illness. With the dry air of winter on the way, you [...]
