The chill in the air, frost on the windows in the early morning, bright sunshine through light gray clouds: Winter can be delightful. For older adults, though, planning is important to ensure safe and enjoyable winter days. Let’s look at a few ideas for staying healthy. Safety First [...]
Permanent Makeup (PMU) is a specialized cosmetic procedure, performed by a licensed technician, that uses color pigment to give clients permanent eye liner, lip liner, or eyebrows. Sterile hypoallergenic cosmetic pigments are placed into the dermal layer of the skin using single-use, disposable needles. Technicians will use topical numbing cream [...]
The health benefits of dance have been getting a lot of press lately. A New York Times piece called dance the ‘kale’ of exercise for aging, and with good reason – a 2003 study showed that dance was the only leisure-time physical activity associated with lower risk for dementia, and subsequent [...]
You have chronic pain, irritating health ailments, lack of energy, and/or excess weight. Your physician recommends that you exercise, change your diet, get better sleep, and reduce stress. You decide to take control of your health and sift through the vast amount of online health and wellness information. [...]
We need strong stomach acid, hydrochloric acid (HCl), for optimal digestion. Stomach acid helps with protein breakdown, aids in mineral (e.g., iron, magnesium, chromium, selenium) and Vitamin B12 absorption, and serves as a barrier protecting against various microorganisms that might otherwise colonize the gastrointestinal tract. Strong stomach acid also signals [...]
If you’re like most of the population, signs of aging may have already set in. You may be seeing early signs of wrinkles around the eyes or dark spots and be wondering, is it too late? The answer is no. It’s not too late—with the advancement in skin care development, [...]
Imagine this: At a neighborhood party, you meet Gabriel, a young man who recently moved into the two-story house just down the street from your home. You welcome him warmly. Two days later, while shopping at Harris Teeter, you run into Gabriel. “Hello,” you begin … but you don’t have any idea [...]
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition plaguing our population. More than 20 million people are suffering from this condition nationwide. So, what exactly is peripheral neuropathy? For some people, it may cause numbness in the hands and feet, making it difficult to maintain balance (increased falls) or to hold onto anything [...]
Do you feel dizzy or lightheaded when you turn the lights out, stand up too quickly, or when you bend down to pick something up? Are you worried about losing your independence because these things are impacting your day-to-day life and activities? Although some of these symptoms are common, they [...]
Physical sunscreen or chemical sunscreen—which one is safe? Physical sunscreen that contains titanium dioxide or zinc oxide as the active SPF ingredients is what you want to look for. These sunscreens sits on your skin, reflecting the light, and does not absorb into your bloodstream. You want to avoid [...]
