Is your glass half empty or half full? Your answer to this question could have impact on how long you will live. There is a growing body of research that an optimistic mindset can improve your health and help you live longer. A 2022 Harvard study found that women who reported positive outlook were likelier
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Myths About Hospice What is hospice care, what are the myths about hospice care, what is provided, and why do people wait too long to take advantage of this valuable resource? You may have heard that former President Jimmy Carter recently entered hospice care. What does this mean? What is Hospice Care Let’s start
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What is Lymphedema and What Can We Do About It? A Physical Therapy Perspective You may have heard about lymphedema from a friend or acquaintance who has had breast cancer and developed a swollen arm, or from somebody who doesn’t walk around that much anymore because of their “swollen ankles.” But what does lymphedema mean
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February is American Heart Month. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US ahead of cancer and COVID. What can I do to avoid being part of the deadly statistic? Some things are out of our control: family history, sex, and age. But according to the Mayo Clinic there are ways to
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Looking for love? Start with fulfilling friendships Focusing on finding romantic love can be frustrating, elusive, and sometimes counterproductive. So if you are affected by Valentine’s Day Blues, Valentine’s Day FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), or even if you long ago gave up caring about this particular U.S. holiday, maybe It’s a good time to
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The ever growing variety of CBD products and health benefit claims are daunting to decipher. This installment details information and resources so that you, in conjunction with your doctor, can decide if a CBD product is something you want to try. What is CBD? From the Arthritis Foundation, CBD is short for cannabidiol. It is
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With the end of the tax year approaching December is Car Donation Month. There are some great reasons to donate your old car: get a tax donation (SAVE MONEY!); get that old car towed for free (SAVE MONEY!); no more insurance, registration, or maintenance costs (SAVE MONEY!); no annoying paperwork to deal with, charities will
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If you’re not among the 6% or so of people in the U.S. with gluten intolerance, consider yourself lucky. In addition to having to forgo wheat, barley, and rye, life with a gluten intolerance means that most brands of pasta, cereal, beer, vitamins, and even certain medications are off-limits. To appreciate why this is, it
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In the US, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death. A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is blocked or ruptured. Without nutrients and oxygen, brain cells stop working properly, and die. A person having a stroke requires immediate medical care– it’s a medical emergency. The longer a person goes without
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When I was a student at university, I worked in an assisted living facility as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). During that time, I had the privilege of caring for a woman who I will call Jane. I was told that Jane had lost her spoken language as the result of a past stroke. She
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