Should I Still Drive?
As we age, we will all experience some challenges. For each of us, the time may come when we need to consider letting someone else take over the responsibility of driving for us. Here are some things to consider when…
You Can Quit Smoking!
Take a deep breath – a really deep breath with an exhale that makes you say, “Aah!” Deep breaths and fresh air can do a body good. However, the reality is fresh air is not available for all kids. Nationwide,…
Ultimate Guide to Heart Attacks and Strokes for Women
Do you know the warning signs of heart attacks and strokes? If you do, it could save your life. Sweating. Pressure. Nausea. Jaw pain. Fatigue. Believe it or not, these can all be symptoms of a heart attack or heart…
Who Needs Eyelid Surgery, and Why?
Are sagging eyelids causing vision problems for you or a senior you love? Do you have discomfort from eyelid folds that are rubbing together? While sagging or drooping eyelids are a common part of aging or due to medical conditions…
About Presbyopia
My wife, like many of us, recently celebrated a 40-something birthday and realized that her near-vision is becoming blurry, causing problems with reading, texting, and other up-close tasks. I’ve known this day was coming. Presbyopia, the inability to focus up-close,…
Is Everyone Mumbling?
As our parents get older, we often find ourselves encouraging them to live a healthy lifestyle. Part of that healthy lifestyle includes regular hearing checks. The simple fact is, hearing loss affects people of all ages, and studies show that…
Where Are We on HIV/AIDS?
The first known cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the United States were reported in 1981, and in 1983 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was established as its cause. HIV rapidly spread over the next three decades, reaching epidemic proportions…
Laughing Through Labor
Having comfort options is important to any woman who hopes to approach her birth as a natural process. Nitrous oxide – more commonly known as laughing gas – is one such option. Many women in the U.S. have never heard…
Scary Stats About Autism and Water Safety
It happens a lot. Children with autism leave a safe, supervised area because they are attracted to something of interest, especially water. This tendency to wander, combined with no intrinsic sense of fear, makes drowning the number one cause of…
The Truth About Migraines
Today is Jennifer’s fortieth birthday. The gang has spent a month planning a celebration. At the last minute, you get a text from the guest of honor. Sorry. Can’t go. Migraine. If you’ve never had a migraine, you’re annoyed. Blowing…
