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It is well established that sleep apnea, a common disorder which causes repeated, brief interruptions in breathing during sleep, is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. No...

When seeking in-home care, many people consider hiring a caregiver directly, but hiring a private caregiver can cost you more than money. Let’s look at some of the drawbacks of hiring private caregive...

Did you know that vitamin D deficiency is a common source of muscle pain and weakness, and that vitamin D deficiency is relatively common in modern cultures?  One medical journal has published studies...

A recent study finds that those who feel younger than they really are live longer than those who feel their age or older. The study included nearly 6,500 participants whose average age was 65.8 years....

A recent study finds that an angry outburst raises the risk of heart issues in the hours following the incident. Research shows that the increase in heart rate and blood pressure after a fight or simi...

Census projections estimate that by the year 2020 there will be 53 million people over the age of 65 living in the United States.1 At current rates of licensure, we can expect approximately 40 million...

Prior research has shown vitamin D deficiency to be a common source of muscle pain and weakness. Now it seems we can add headache to that list. In fact, a recent study finds headache occurrence is 20%...

A recent study shows that eating low-fat yogurt can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study analyzed the daily eating habits of 3502 participants with an average age of 59. Over an 11 ye...

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? Good news. Recent research shows that a daily walk can lower your risk for hospitalization from a COPD attack....