Wellness

yellow and white illustration spelling PAD, for Perpheral Artery Disease

Peripheral Artery Disease: Leg Pains Could be an Early Sign of Heart Attack or Stroke

Peripheral arterial disease (or PAD) is an under-the-radar disease affecting approximately eight to 12 million Americans.

January 13, 2023

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3 Ways Physical Therapists Can Help Manage Long COVID

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults who’ve had COVID-19 experience new or lingering symptoms. Physical therapists can help manage long COVID symptoms.

January 5, 2023

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Give Yourself Priority in the New Year

Give yourself priority in 2023, beginning with caring for your health. Exercise is not only beneficial for physical your health, but for your mental health too.

January 3, 2023

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Checklist of What to Do When a Loved One Dies

Here’s a list of things you can prepare for and do when a loved one dies that can help keep a sad event from becoming even more difficult.

December 27, 2022

Cold Weather Activities Can Impact Heart Health

Cold weather activities, like shoveling snow, may place extra stress on the heart, especially among people who aren’t used to regular exercise.

December 27, 2022

adaptive clothing: gray hooded sweatshirt with a velcro fastener for the zipper.

Adaptive Clothing Takes the Stress Out of Dressing

Adaptive clothing incorporates discreet design features to make dressing and undressing easier, while still having the outward appearance of typical clothing.

December 17, 2022

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Holiday Gifts for People with Alzheimer’s and Their Caregivers

Contains Affiliate Links (ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION) Holidays can be stressful enough, but when you add in a person living with dementia, gatherings with family and friends

December 15, 2022

Closeup of an elder woman having an eye exam

Eye Health: Research Suggests an Eye-Heart Connection

A growing body of research suggests people with a form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are at significant risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.

December 14, 2022

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Advances in Glaucoma Treatments

Exciting developments in eye disease research will likely lead to new glaucoma treatments that will make managing the disease increasingly easier and safer.

December 4, 2022