As we age, drinking enough fluids becomes vitally important. Fluids help our bodies function at their best, aiding in digestion, the absorption of nutrients, detoxification, and the transport of life-giving substances. Seniors at Risk for Dehydration Seniors are at...

We all have stress, and as far as I know, no one enjoys being stressed out. What if I were to tell you that there is something you can do that will relieve your stress? Well, there is. It’s called yoga. The origins of yoga date back over 5,000 years ago to northern...

As we age our patterns of sleep change. These changes have led to the false belief that during this life stage we need less sleep or that we should expect poor quality sleep. Nothing could be further from the truth. High quality sleep is important. It is restorative...

Technology can sometimes make things more complicated than necessary, but when you are trying to be in two places at once, you have to admit, IT can come in handy. Doctors and nurses are one group whose skills are needed everywhere these days, so telehealth makes a...

Many of us have “Bucket Lists” or things we want to accomplish before we are too old to do so: Travel more, volunteer, learn a new language, chase a dream. However, one man has a different kind of list. Steven Petrow keeps a list of things he’ll do differently when...

Humans need social interaction in order to thrive. Studies have shown, and continue to show, that individuals experiencing social isolation are prone to a decline in health and a shorter lifespan. Public healthcare experts are becoming increasingly concerned as more...