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9 Heart Disease Risk Factors You Can Control

When it comes to heart disease, there are some risk factors outside of your control. Fortunately, you can manage 90 percent of the risk factors that increase your risk for heart disease and the heart attacks it causes. Some changes [read more...]

Is it Risky to Take Expired Medication?

When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? According to a Consumer Reports study, approximately one-third of Americans haven’t cleaned out their medicine cabinet in the past year and almost one-fifth haven’t done so in the past [read more...]

Are You Staying Up Too Late?

Staying up late can be fun and productive …until the next morning. Whether it’s cramming for an exam, partying into the wee hours or picking up the overnight shift at work, the brain drain from no sleep is a struggle. [read more...]

Foot Care Should Not Hibernate Just Because It Is Winter

Pulling out the winter boots and putting away the sandals each winter does not mean you have to stop caring for your feet just because they are out of sight. “Feet are the pillars of our body,” says Dr. Kumar [read more...]

Connections to Care Seeking Donations

Connections to Care is a not-for-profit organization with the sole goal of providing reliable, volunteer-based accompanied transportation for older adults to get to their medical and dental appointments. Volunteers pick up the older adults at their home, drive them to [read more...]

Before You Jump Into Your New Year’s Resolutions, Try This

The beginning of a new year can be an exciting time. We start the year feeling motivated about all the big changes we’ll make in the coming months. However, many of us find that motivation is fading by the end [read more...]

9 Ways to Prioritize Your Heath This Holiday Season

Living a healthy lifestyle can become more challenging during the holidays with an influx of indulgent treats, less movement and increased stress. Prioritize your health by managing these concerns so you can feel your best and tackle the holiday season. [read more...]

Connections to Care Seeking Donations

Connections to Care is a not-for-profit organization with the sole goal of providing reliable, volunteer-based accompanied transportation for older adults to get to their medical and dental appointments. Volunteers pick up the older adults at their home, drive them to [read more...]

Playing Isn’t Just for Kids

Without structured time like recess, adults typically don’t spend a lot of time playing. However, play might be a crucial factor in your overall well-being. “Play is doing something that you enjoy. It does not necessarily mean a certain type [read more...]

How to Cope with Common Holiday Stressors

For many, the holiday season can be both a time of great joy and of stress and anxiety. Whether it is finding the ultimate gift, cooking the juiciest turkey, making ends meet or battling the season’s doldrums, this time of [read more...]