Posted on May 18, 2022 - With all the advances of modern medical science, it can still be useful to look at the health practices of our species over time. We evolved in a far different environment than most of us live in today, and our brains and bodies may not have caught up yet. Sleep has been deeply impacted by our modern way of life. More than half of all adults experience sleep problems—and that percentage is even higher among older adults.
Posted on May 16, 2022 - The Boston College Center for Retirement Research reports on the tactics of Social Security scammers.
Posted on May 12, 2022 - Researchers from Newcastle University in the UK recently shared a startling statistic: Epidemiological studies show that untreated hearing loss is responsible for 10% of all cases of dementia.
Posted on May 9, 2022 - The American Heart Association offers a lot—you might even say a bunch—of good information about the health benefits of bananas (and a few cautions).
Posted on May 4, 2022 - Be ready for hurricane season. Today you can determine your personal hurricane risk, find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, and review/update insurance policies. You can also make a list of items to replenish hurricane emergency supplies and start thinking about how you will prepare your home for the coming hurricane season. If you live in hurricane-prone areas, you are encouraged to complete these simple preparations before hurricane season begins on June 1.