Heart failure means that your hearts having trouble pumping adequate amounts of oxygen-rich blood throughout your body and this can happen when the heart muscle becomes weak or stiff. Your heart may become weak or stiff for a variety of reasons but the most common are: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, coronary artery disease as well as smoking, obesity and excessive drinking. you … [Read more...] about Signs of Heart Failure
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Fit For Life
No matter how old you are physical activity is good for you! Staying active can help you improve your strength, have more energy, improve your balance, prevent or delay disease and put you in a good mood. To maintain an active lifestyle you don't need a fancy gym membership or special work out clothes. Physical activity should just be a part of your daily routine. Choose activities that you … [Read more...] about Fit For Life
Dementia
Everyone can be forgetful. Have you ever walked into a room only to forget why? Have you ever misplaced your car or house key? As we age we are often afraid that having lapses in memory could indicate dementia. It is normal to be a little more forgetful as you age, but there are important differences between forgetfulness and dementia. Some indicators for dementia are as follows: needing … [Read more...] about Dementia
Don’t Ignore Pre Diabetes
Approximately 84 million American adults have pre diabetes and 90% of those adults don't even know they have it! Read on to find out the facts and what you can do to stay healthy. Pre diabetes is a serious health condition. Your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. Pre diabetes puts you at increased risk for developing type 2 … [Read more...] about Don’t Ignore Pre Diabetes
Understanding Heart Failure
Heart failure, sometimes known as congestive heart failure, occurs when your heart muscle doesn't pump as well as it should. Certain conditions, such as narrowed arteries in your heart or high blood pressure, gradually leave your heart weak or stiff and unable to fill and pump efficiently. Not all conditions that lead to heart failure can be reversed, but treatments can improve the signs and … [Read more...] about Understanding Heart Failure
Preventing Injuries From Trips and Falls
All of us regardless of age, are at risk of injury every day just by getting out of bed. Injuries often happen because of our own carelessness or that of others, defective equipment, neglect of public or private property or even the weather. The older we get, the more susceptible we are to injury, often from falling. Current statics show that 55 percent of all unintentional injury deaths among … [Read more...] about Preventing Injuries From Trips and Falls
Water and Hydration in the Desert
Whether you live in the desert or just plan to visit you must know your limits, prepare for the heat of the desert, and use common sense. Dehydration and heat related illnesses are primary dangers in desert regions. Each summer many people become ill due to the heat and some even die. Those of us accustomed to the desert heat are not immune. Common sense will tell you that you must pay … [Read more...] about Water and Hydration in the Desert
Obesity Statistics
Today, in the United States 23.9 children ages 2 to 19 are overweight or obese. This numbers are triple the obesity rate from just one generation ago. Among American age 20 and older, 154.7 million are overweight or obese with a BMI of 25.0 and higher. The total excess cost related to the current prevalence of adolescent overweight and obesity is estimated to be $254 billion. No one state in … [Read more...] about Obesity Statistics
