September is Healthy Aging Month. In September 1992, the Healthy Aging movement was established to encourage people to focus on their mental and physical health and adopt a lifestyle that would enable them to mature gracefully. Many factors influence healthy aging. Some factors cannot be controlled (genetics), but many others can. Following are a few […]
Knowing the Signs of a Stroke Can Save a Life
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. Strokes are one of America’s leading causes of disability today. High blood pressure, a large contributing factor to a stroke, can often go unnoticed because there are no actual symptoms. If high blood pressure goes unnoticed for too long, other health issues such […]
Is your nap doing more harm than good?
Many cultures take naps during the day and as part of their daily life. In the United States, as many as a third of adults regularly partake in a midday snooze, according to the National Sleep Foundation. However, there are pros and cons on napping. Some of the benefits are catching up on a late […]