Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle…
Not yet ready for cataract surgery? Try these tips Starting around age 40, the lenses of your eyes start becoming cloudy, a condition known as cataracts. In many people, cataracts…
A new treatment for obesity On June 4, 2021, the FDA announced the long-anticipated approval of Wegovy, an injectable medication taken once per week for weight management. Wegovy received significant…
Will new guidelines for heart failure affect you? Your heart is a muscular organ with four chambers. The right atrium and right ventricle collect oxygen-poor blood from the body and…
Polypharmacy Polypharmacy refers to taking multiple medications concurrently to manage coexisting health problems, such as diabetes and hypertension. Sometimes, polypharmacy becomes problematic, such as when patients are prescribed too many…
Prediabetes diagnosis as an older adult: What does it really mean? As our bodies age, the risk of type 2 diabetes increases. It is estimated that 25% of adults older…
Easing summer swelling Tips to help you reduce puffiness in your feet and ankles and learn to recognize when it might be a sign of something more serious. Itβs hot,…