Category Archives: General Health

On sunny days, it’s even harder to stay inside. With temperatures climbing and the sun making outdoors more inviting, is getting outdoors to enjoy it worth the risk? Sunlight has never been particularly simple. For decades, we’ve been told to limit exposure to protect from harmful UV rays. With the added risk of COVID, getting ...click here to read more

Over the past few months, there have been some unfortunate trends emerging. The condition can affect the elderly and those battling myriad health conditions more severely than their younger and healthier counterparts. One important thing to keep in mind, however, is when our healthcare professionals talk about “risk” for these groups, they are not necessarily ...click here to read more

There’s a long list of potential health benefits associated with drinking coffee. From improved focus to healthier kidneys and beyond, it seems like its well-deserving of superfood status. But COVID-19 might have made getting it a challenge. For the first time, many North Americans might be making their coffee at home for the first time ...click here to read more

Depending on where you live, it’s been about a month since North America virtually shut down. Outside of “essential” workers, many people have been directed inside and might be starting to notice some weight gain. Some people I’ve talked to have put on 8 pounds. Others have put on half that, while some have stayed ...click here to read more

Research shows one of the best ways to help boost immunity is through exercise. However, with most of the world being in isolation, many people are without access to a gym or are finding it difficult to get the level of fitness they are normally used to. According to researchers at the University of Bath, ...click here to read more

So, I’m sure by now you’ve been to the grocery store only to find the frozen fruit and vegetable section completely ravaged. And if you’ve been lucky enough to get there during a restock, congratulations! But for the many who miss the boat, you might be inclined to purchase fresh produce. Unfortunately, however, many popular ...click here to read more

Older veterans tend to be more physically active, which may lead to falls, but when they do tumble, they are less likely to hurt themselves. The University of Michigan organized a study that found the results of the number of falls taken by veterans. The study’s lead author, Geoffrey Hoffman, U-M assistant professor of nursing, ...click here to read more

There seems to be very little rhyme or reason to the COVID-19 virus. It does not discriminate between young and old or where you reside. Everybody is at risk for the illness. But some people have a greater risk for a serious case than others. Although there is plenty of evidence that young people can ...click here to read more

We’ve been offering a lot of information recently about how to boost your immune system. But even despite your best efforts, there are certain habits you might have that could be sabotaging your health. A lot of the time, a bad habit might not seem like one. At least in the way you might think. ...click here to read more

Like some wine, life gets better with age. Some of you might see that and say, “yeah right!” But stick with me a moment. It’s true that the risk for illness indeed goes up with age, and you might not have the energy and mobility as you once did. There might be a lot of ...click here to read more

Last week on a short walk through the neighborhood, I noticed a few homes with big boxes on their front porch. The word “dumbbells” was strewn across in big bold type. If you’ve been at home the last few weeks, the at-home workout has likely crossed your mind. Of course, you might not have the ...click here to read more

If you have an overactive bladder of are managing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), orders to stay indoors might be a bit of a blessing. The stress of being out and needing to urgently find a bathroom is no longer a concern. Using this time effectively, however, can help you build a stronger bladder so when ...click here to read more

Has there ever been an easier time to stress eat? All of this time at home has made it pretty easy to sneak off to the fridge or pantry throughout the day for a little treat. Although it certainly is tempting to get a little bit of stress relief with a few cookies, chocolate almonds, ...click here to read more

Life is a little weird these days, no? For example, when I woke up to bright sunshine this morning, I found it a little disheartening. The good weather was a warning sign that read: don’t go out for your daily walk. On rainy and overcast days, it’s easy to get outside because there’s no one ...click here to read more