How Stress Affects Health and 7 Ways to Manage It
Stephen Quaning, M.D.
August 22, 2018
Posted in: General Health, Living Younger, Men's Health, Women's Health
The many ways stress can affect our bodies and our health are well-documented. For seniors especially, who are more likely to be affected by stress, it’s important to know how to deal with it because it impacts many of the body’s physical processes, including brain function, blood pressure, cholesterol, digestion, glucose production, and more. One […]
Read MoreStaying Hydrated Can Become a Challenge With Age
For seniors, staying healthy as we age is a high priority. This is why the elderly tend to visit their physicians more frequently, are more likely to be admitted to the hospital, and take more prescriptions than younger people. And even though aging is a natural part of life, there are actions older people can […]
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Preventing Strokes Starts With Healthy Living
Having a stroke is one of the scariest and most life-altering medical issues you can suffer because it attacks your brain. And it does so suddenly, with little warning. A stroke is caused by a loss of blood to the brain that happens when there’s an obstruction in the blood supply or a blood vessel […]
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7 Tips to Help Build Social Connections And Prolong Life
When you hit your sixties and seventies, there’s no shortage of friends and family who want to share their advice with you on how to improve your health and live longer. And a lot of it is probably good advice encouraging you to eat better, get some exercise and reduce your stress. As it turns […]
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September is Healthy Aging Month! Here are 10 Ways to Feel Better as You Age
Aging is a natural part of life that starts the day we’re born and lasts throughout your life. The only reason people don’t think about it until they hit middle age is because that’s when you start to feel it. However, aging doesn’t have to be a painful, unpleasant experience. In fact, there are many […]
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4 Important Facts About Hand Washing
It’s still cold and flu season, which means that you likely have a higher risk of getting sick if you and those around you don’t practice proper hygiene. Washing your hands is one of the best ways to lower your risk of spreading or coming into contact with germs that can make you sick, but […]
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Seniors and the Holiday Blues
Beatriz Arango, P.A.
December 19, 2016
Posted in: Living Younger, Mental Health for Seniors, MetroHealth News
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time of year, but for some seniors grappling with loss, health problems or certain fears, the holidays can be a difficult time. If you or someone you love is experiencing holiday depression, here are some signs to look for, what caregivers can do and ways family members […]
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Are You Prepared for the Next Hurricane? Here’s an Overview of Emergency Preparedness Resources in Orange County
Florida’s hurricane season ends on Nov. 30, but as we’ve seen with Hurricane Matthew, it’s critical to be prepared. Matthew caused millions of dollars in damage, left more than 1 million people without power, led to flash-flooding and caused four deaths throughout the state. Unfortunately, some residents do not take hurricane warnings as seriously as […]
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Why Seniors Should Get the Flu Shot — Today
Stephen Quaning, M.D.
October 20, 2016
Posted in: Living Younger, Men's Health, MetroHealth News, Women's Health
It’s October, which means flu season is here. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people 65 and older who should be getting the flu shot aren’t making the effort. The CDC recently held a news conference where it urged Americans to get the flu vaccine. There are new formulations this […]
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Why Many Seniors May be Taking Too Much Medication
According to new reports, America has another drug problem that often goes undiscussed: overprescribed seniors. A recent article in the Washington Post highlighted the problem and the importance of coordinated care. The story focused on the inpatient geriatric unit at UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, Calif. The unit works to ensure that elderly patients […]
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