by mg_user | Mar 7, 2019 | Health & Wellness
As people age, posture can often become problematic. Posture is actually an early sign of aging. Many people suffer from unnatural curves in their upper and lower backs, especially for anyone who works at a desk all day. We’ve all seen the effects: shoulders creep up...
by mg_user | Feb 4, 2019 | Health & Wellness
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer for American women. About 1 in 8 women in the US will develop breast cancer during their lifetime and it is also the second leading cause of cancer death in women, behind lung cancer. World Cancer Day was created with...
by mg_user | Jan 30, 2019 | Health & Wellness
In addition to the freezing temperatures, winter also brings with it an increased risk of a variety of illnesses and medical emergencies. And since our immune system weakens with age, something that seems harmless, like common cold symptoms, can become a serious...
by mg_user | Jan 24, 2019 | Health & Wellness
During an appointment with a family physician or healthcare provider, we’re often asked a number of questions surrounding our lifestyle habits, personal health history, and the health of our family members. Sharing this information can help inform current health...
by mg_user | Jan 10, 2019 | Health & Wellness
Of all the conditions that impact your senses with age, glaucoma may be the hardest to see (no pun intended). According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, an estimated 2.2 million Americans may be living with glaucoma and only half of them are aware of their...
by mg_user | Dec 21, 2018 | Health & Wellness
The pitfalls of aging can sometimes be painful, especially when it comes to shingles. The shingles virus, also known as varicella-zoster (chickenpox), can lie dormant for years, lingering in nerve cells. While many young children are affected by the chickenpox virus,...
