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By Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD Countless blogs detail how exercising, eating well, and sleeping better are crucial for healthy aging. But there’s one aspect to good health that people rarely mention: pooping. Yes, pooping. Maybe as a physician, I should be medically correct and write “defecating” instead. But whatever the term, one …

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD Alzheimer’s has a devastating effect that many people take for granted. Let’s discuss nine ways to prevent the disease and promote better brain health. 1. Engage in brisk walking for at least 30 minutes five times a week. This can reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk by …

By Rev. J. Keith Long Do you live a balanced life? When your life seems to be running smoothly and everything is happening just like you suppose it should, you may not give much thought to what it means. When you seem to be at wits end, you may be thinking …

When you’re booking that flight, choosing the perfect hotel, and planning your vacation activates… do you also look for medical care, the proximity to a hospital or urgent care clinic at your destination? For some families, being close to acute medical care is just as important as a beach front …

Would you rather mow the lawn or clean the bathroom rather than go to the doctor? You’re not alone. A study from the Cleveland Clinic found that most men hate going to the doctor. But this can be deadly. Don’t wait to go to the doctor until you’re sick. In …

TASHA OSBOURNE, BA – PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a veteran real estate investor, if you’re thinking about buying a home in summer, one fact holds true: with the nicer weather comes increased competition for the home you want. In fact, considerations such as “which …

June is Cataract Awareness Month, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology wants to remind everyone, especially folks age 60 and older, that timely detection and treatment of cataracts is essential to protecting healthy vision. Although anyone can develop a cataract, some people are more susceptible than others. Factors such as …

The summer solstice is the day with the most light—The Longest Day. Every year, on June 21, people from around the globe celebrate the light in the fight against Alzheimer’s. And as a senior living community that offers an innovative approach to memory care for those with memory impairments, including …

By Richard W. Rozensky, DDS, D.ABDSM Sleep apnea affects more than 25 million people in the United States. It is a progressive condition that interrupts breathing patterns throughout a person’s sleep. People that suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may have episodes of stopping breathing up to hundreds of times …

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Hearing loss is connected to a number of other health conditions. Several studies have indicated a link between it and cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Arthur Wingfield, who teaches Neuroscience at Brandeis University, has been studying cognitive aging and the link between …