Cardiovascular disease remains a serious health problem among Americans, mostly because of lifestyle factors. Because age and hereditary factors are unmodifiable, plans designed to reduce risk for cardiovascular disease mostly address lifestyle-related risk factors that are also associated with the major precursors for the condition, which are hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. Studies have established that…
Category: Senior Health
Palliative Care - What You Need to Know
Palliative care involves multiple specialties in medicine and a well-coordinated approach focused on providing the best possible quality of life (QOL) for patients with serious and/or life-threatening conditions, as well as their families, through prevention and relief of suffering. A comprehensive plan for palliative support includes the following: Management of symptoms. Establishing a support and…
Positivity During Menopause
Menopause is a big transitional phase in a woman’s life, so much so that it impacts every other aspect of her life, sometimes, for good. The transition is often difficult, mostly because of the distressing physical changes that come with it. Having a positive attitude, however, will also bear a lot of weight while you’re…