Weight loss basics The basics of weight loss are the same at any age – burn more calories than you consume and eat a healthy diet with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and leaner cuts of meat. But as you age your metabolism slows down making it difficult to lose unwanted weight. In ad...
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Healthy aging is about making smart choices as you get older and committing to a healthy lifestyle. The good news is - it’s never too late to start!
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What is heart disease? Heart disease is a term (often used interchangeably with cardiovascular disease) used to describe a variety of heart conditions. Some of the most common include heart attack, stroke, abnormal heart beats (heart arrhythmias), and heart defects (congenital heart defects). Heart...
Read moreWhat is diabetes? Diabetes is when your blood glucose or 'blood sugar' is too high. Your body turns most food into glucose or sugar, to use for energy. Your pancreas makes insulin to help glucose get into your cells. With diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin or can't use its own insuli...
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Eating healthy foods in moderate amounts can help prevent Type 2 diabetes—or keep it from getting worse.
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Leading a healthy lifestyle can make a big difference in controlling high blood pressure.
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Alcohol is processed by the body more slowly as we age. Understanding these changes and adjusting how much alcohol you can safely drink is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle.
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Fitness centers offer many options and activities to help you stay fit and active - including some you may not expect!
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The videos in this article show you how to correctly use many types of inhalers. If after watching, you still have questions about using your inhaler, you can ask your local pharmacist for a “hands on” demo. You can also call your doctor or you can always give us a call.
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Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Each year it is estimated that over 246,660 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and although it is rare in men, an estimated 2,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year. The good news is that the chance for successful treatment is greater when cancer is found early. Just a few preventive steps can make a big difference.
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