Health

A Fit Brain

A Fit Brain

Study after study shows that physical activity, diet and other lifestyle factors keep the brain healthy as we age—contrary to the popular notion that cognitive function inevitably declines in the later years of life. Admittedly, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of...

Blood Pressure Control In The U.S.

Check out the infographic below to learn more about how you can lower your BP; control some risks, etc.  You can also click on this link https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/docs/consumered_hbp.pdf to learn more about the various risk factors.  
The Benefits of Sweating

The Benefits of Sweating

We hear complaints about sweating all the time so thought this post might help explain why sweating is a good thing and beneficial to our health. “The almost 1 liter of sweat our bodies produce per day can strengthen our immune system and give us healthy-looking...
Signs of Dehydration

Signs of Dehydration

The amount of water you need doesn’t increase as you age, but your body’s ability to conserve water is reduced and your sense of thirst weakens.  Its therefore important to make sure you stay hydrated even if you aren’t thirsty.  Most of you know the...
Heat or Ice?

Heat or Ice?

It’s funny how when I start pondering newsletter topics people walk in the office and ask a question that is just perfect for the newsletter. Such was the case with this little gem. I’ve been asked about this 3x in the past 2 weeks and am therefore taking...