If you ask a man to make a list of things he least wants to do, going to the doctor is likely near the top. In fact, many men don’t even like talking about their health and some will avoid going to the doctor until their condition is so serious …
Read More »How to Protect Yourself from Scammers
paid advertisement Did you receive an offer that’s too good to be true? It probably is. Be aware of the red flags associated with these common scams and learn how to protect yourself against them. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaints Center:1 • Victims collectively lost $71,289,089 to lottery …
Read More »National Nutrition Month – Healthy You, Healthy Home
By Sharon A. Bassett Nutrition and real estate are two seemingly unrelated topics, but they both play a crucial role in shaping the quality of life. A well-balanced diet can improve our health, while owning a home provides us with security and stability. In this article, we’ll explore how these …
Read More »Tips for Choosing an Assisted Living Community
By Janice Martin, Senior Living Specialist Use care with online research If you are researching a specific community and enter its name in your search, look carefully that the link you are selecting is for that community! Companies and services buy keywords and the link often takes you to another …
Read More »iLASIK vs. LASIK: Which Is Better?
More than two decades ago, laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, surgery was approved by the FDA to provide patients with the option of safe surgical treatment of refractive errors, resulting in permanent vision correction. Today, well over 700,000 LASIK surgeries are performed in the US each year. Utilizing a …
Read More »Adaptogens: What They Are and What You Can Expect?
By Meredith Murdock, RA, CH In today’s post pandemic world, many of us experience stress on a daily basis. According to the American Psychological Association, over 76% of adults have reported experiencing stress within the past month. When we experience stress a few things happen to our body. First, our …
Read More »HOW DOES SHOCKWAVE THERAPY AFFECT BONE AND CARTILAGE
By Regenexx at New Regeneration Orthopedics Shockwave Therapy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), has been used more and more for musculoskeletal conditions ranging from tendon tears to fractures, arthritis and swollen bones. The use of ESWT over the past 10 years has skyrocketed in both Europe and North America. As a …
Read More »Understanding the Benefits of Laser Cataract Surgery
It is said that if you live long enough, you’ll develop a cataract. Though cataracts can affect young people, even children, most form over time, as proteins in the lens of the eye begin to clump together, limiting and distorting vision. Most often, cataracts begin to develop around age 40, …
Read More »Stress Less for a Healthier Heart Happy brain, healthy heart.
We’ve all heard eating healthy and getting enough exercise is good for our heart, but your mental health can impact your heart as well. Research shows that conditions like chronic stress, depression and anxiety can lead to an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to the American Heart …
Read More »Just Your Kind of Lifestyle
At Sumter Senior Living, we believe the best way to stay out of the cold this winter is to warm the hearts of others with kindness. Our community is committed to personalized care—so that you can live your life feeling supported and assured that your needs will be met. February …
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