Did you know that glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States? This eye disease affects more than 3 million Americans, and yet many people are still unaware of what it is and how to prevent it. We’re going to discuss everything you need to know about glaucoma including; what it is, […]
Category Archives: Health
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Jan
Jan
January is cervical cancer awareness month and we want to talk about it. This disease can often go undetected until it is too late. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the symptoms and know what you can do to prevent it. Did you know that cervical cancer is the fourth most common type […]
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Sep
Sep
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and rapid heart rate that causes poor blood flow. Making sure that people are more aware of the symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation can help with early diagnosis and early diagnosis means quick access to treatment which in turn will reduce the risk of stroke. Atrial fibrillation decreases your heart pumping […]
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Sep
Sep
You may be thinking about getting a pet or rather, you want one but you aren’t sure what pet may be best for you. After all, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. The types of animals that you do and don’t like, how much attention you’re willing to give, where you […]
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Aug
Aug
Since 2007, American adults have spent about seven hours a day sitting. Ever since the average amount of time devoted to a seat has increased by an hour. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four American adults sits for over eight hours a day! It was also discovered that […]
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Jul
Jul
Imagine yourself a decade from now. Do you think that your future self would be proud of how you have invested your golden years? Would you be beaming with joy or regret? The most common regret among people on their deathbed is, “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, […]
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Apr
Apr
Grocery shopping has become dangerous for many, especially seniors, during the Coronavirus crisis. Due to weaker immune systems or pre-existing conditions, seniors run a high risk of having severe effects in response to COVID-19. Though there may be a shelter-in-place order, shopping for food and medicine is still necessary. To help ease some anxiety, our […]
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Apr
Apr
As the pandemic worsens and the virus continues to spread throughout the world, President Trump announced the extension of the official Social Distancing Guidelines until April 30th. What does this mean? Fifteen days were added to the original social distancing decree, which would have ended the same day of the announcement. According to the Center […]
04
Apr
Apr
Although we are isolating ourselves from each other and keeping our distance, this is not an excuse for slowing down our life or discontinuing our routine. While things have changed and our social gatherings, outings and other activities have come to a halt, we should not give up on our socializing and entertainment. We should […]
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Mar
Mar
Seniors, there are more than 375,000 cases of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) circling the world. As of March 23, there was a minimum of 39,819 cases across every American state. However, there is no need to panic. One of the reasons why there is a spike in reported cases is due to more testing kits […]
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Mar
Mar
Is the media keeping us informed or creating mass panic? Every hour there is a discovery or latest update strategically flashing on our screens. When the news that cases of the novel coronavirus were verified in over 40 states, pandemonium broke out. Americans all over the nation jumped into a frenzy emptying supermarkets nationwide. This […]
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Mar
Mar
Have you been recently diagnosed with diabetes? You are not alone, more than 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes, and the number is steadily growing. There are two types of diabetes, type-1 diabetes and type-2 diabetes. In type-1 diabetes, the body cannot produce insulin which is a hormone that regulates the amount of sugar […]