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 […]
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Improving Sleep Without Medication
In March, we blogged about National Sleep Awareness Week, pointing out how a 2003 study by the National Sleep Foundation found that 44% of all seniors have trouble sleeping at least once or twice a week. It’s a problem because people who have insomnia are less physically active and more likely to suffer from Parkinson’s […]
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How Aging Affects Your Kidneys and What You Can Do to Protect Them
The kidneys are among the most amazing organs in the human body, as well as being one of the most important. So to raise awareness, the National Kidney Foundation has declared that March is National Kidney Month and is spreading the word about how to take care of your kidneys. The kidneys’ job is to […]
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Celebrating National Sleep Awareness Week
Because this week has been declared Sleep Awareness Week by the National Sleep Foundation, we are highlighting their “Begin With Sleep” campaign. The purpose of Sleep Awareness Week is to inform people about the importance of good sleep health. During this week-long celebration, the NSF is providing information about the health benefits of sleep and […]
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Coping with the Pain of Shingles
Ask anyone who has developed shingles and they’ll tell you that it’s one of the most painful health issues you can experience. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. For most people, chickenpox is a common childhood disease that causes severe itching and discomfort as it runs its […]
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Preventing Urinary Incontinence Before Needing Treatment
For many people, there is a common misperception that urinary incontinence (UI) is an inevitable part of aging. Fortunately, adult diapers and pads are not the only way to deal with UI. In fact, it’s possible to prevent this condition – or at least minimize the problems it causes – before symptoms present themselves. Millions […]
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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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5 Reasons Seniors May Not Take Their Medication
Lisa Pattanayak, M.D.
July 29, 2016
Posted in: Living Younger, Men's Health, MetroHealth News, Women's Health
According to recent research, seniors may not take their medication when they should. The likelihood of this happening also increases with age. The health consequences of not taking prescribed medication at all or not taking the recommended dosage can be severe. Doing so can cause health conditions to get worse and side effects can occur […]
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Seniors and Summer Temperature Health Risks
Beatriz Arango, P.A.
July 20, 2016
Posted in: Living Younger, Men's Health, MetroHealth News, Women's Health
In Florida, temperatures can increase to the high 90s or even reach the low 100s during the summer. While the warm weather presents plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, it also can pose a health risk for seniors. Here are the biggest summer health risks and what you can do to stay safe. Heat […]
Read MoreAmerican Stroke Month: 5 Things to Know about Stroke
Every year, nearly 800,000 people suffer from stroke, a serious neurological condition that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is restricted, causing cell death that leads to lack of memory and muscle control. Stroke affects thousands of Americans every year, but there’s so much more we can do to prevent it […]
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