Your vision is fine. Reading, driving, or seeing over distances? No issues there! But even if you do not need glasses, you should still get regular eye exams. Like an annual physical for your health, your eyes should get a...
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common condition that occurs when blood flow to the periphery, or limbs, of the body is restricted by narrowed arteries. A little more than 118 million people worldwide were living with...
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder behind Alzheimer's disease. It affects the parts of the brain responsible for motor control and presents unique challenges that require a...
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, is a common condition that affects men as they age. In fact, 50 percent of men ages 50 or older may have symptoms. That percentage increases by 10 with...
What is multitasking? Multitasking essentially means that you are trying to perform two or more tasks at the same time...
Lung cancer will be diagnosed in nearly 238,000 Americans in 2023, according to estimates from the American Cancer...
Going outside in colder weather can be challenging for anyone, from the mental hurdle of stepping outside a cozy house...
Diabetes is a chronic condition marked by high levels of blood sugar. It is common, affecting an estimated one in nine...
As humans, we each have 46 chromosomes, which hold about 20,000 genes. These sequences of letters serve as the body’s...
Do you often feel tense? Has it become difficult to bend down and tie your shoes due to stiff joints? Are you often...
As we age, the body changes in many ways. Some things we think of as normal signs of aging, such as the appearance of...
Joint replacement surgery has evolved over the years. Technology and techniques have improved, outcomes are better, and...
An often-overlooked part of end-of-life planning is setting up a living will, sometimes referred to as an advance...
With age comes wisdom. Unfortunately, trips, falls and injuries may come with it too. There are several reasons for that...
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a common movement disorder that affects approximately one...