Glaucoma: The Silent Thief
Glaucoma is called the “silent thief of sight” because people usually do not have any pain or symptoms from glaucoma until it has stolen a significant amount of their peripheral vision.
Taking the Right Measures: Preventative Screening
To stay healthy, what regular testing do you need? The answer is complicated, and it changes as new research improves our understanding of illness.
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Nighttime leg pain is a common ailment with many causes. One thing’s for certain: it is an annoying pain that can keep people from sleeping at night.
Successful Emotional Aging
Recently, we have learned genetics play less of a role, and physical, emotional and spiritual health have a more important influence on successful emotional aging (SEA).
Red Wine: A Soldier in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent research studies demonstrated the relative risk of dementia was much lower in people who drank moderate amounts of red wine each day compared to those who drank none.
Bone Health and Vitamin D
More than 10 years ago, our children and grandchildren were taught vitamin D plays a very important role in the absorption of calcium and the formation of bone.
Getting the Right Amount of Vitamin B-12
Vitamin B-12 deficiency is a common problem in older adults, but having enough Vitamin B-12 is an easy way to ensure your body is up to the challenges of daily living.