Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home. As we get older, physical changes and health conditions — and sometimes the medications used to treat those conditions — make falls more likely. In fact, falls …

By North Star Wealth Advisors When our clients come to us to discuss retirement we often hear – “I want to retire, but I am not sure whether I can, or if I should.” We also hear, “I want to retire but retire to what?” Are you ready to move into …

The Holidays are filled with shopping, cooking, events, school plays, parties and family gatherings, but while the season is full of joyful celebrations, it can also be a stressful time of year that’s jam-packed with a lot of extra commitments. Among all of the hustle and bustle, families want some …

The holidays bring joy by celebrating with family and friends, attending holiday parties, special events and gift giving, but along side of all of the “Fa La La” often comes a bit of stress, over indulgence and rushing from here to there. This fast-paced time of year can wreak havoc on …

By Robert C. Goethe, MD Lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma are cancers of the blood. According to the National Foundation for Cancer Research, more than 1.2 million are either living with or in remission from a blood cancer. They account for 10% of new cancer cases in the US each …

GoGoGrandparent is a service that utilizes Lyft and Uber drivers, but without the need of owning a smartphone or navigating a sometimes confusing app. By calling them on the phone, users order rides after speaking to a live operator or using their automated menu system. No longer will you have …

In recent years there has been a growing trend in the medical field that pinpoints exactly how your body metabolizes medications and if there are any possible adverse reactions to a drug. We now have tests that can even determine the efficacy of a drug and dosages based on your genetic …

By Pastor Johnny Scott – Generations Christian Church There is documented proof that, in fact, I was the last person in early 1996 to stop ‘tight-rolling’ my jeans. How did everyone else find out that ‘tight rolling’ one’s jeans was considered fashionably ‘out’? Did I miss a public service announcement of …

Individuals with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have blood flow disruptions usually in the feet and legs, but it can also occur in the brain, arms, and heart. When the blood vessels are narrowed or damaged, the blood flow becomes obstructed, and other complications can coincide. Individuals with arterial disease due to …

In estimated 5% of children and 3% to 4% of adults in the United States have a food allergy.1 Allergic reactions to foods can range from local (isolated oral irritation), to systemic (hives or a life-threatening, anaphylactic reaction).1 Eight foods, or food groups, account for 90% of serious allergic reactions …