Health and Wellness
Can You Get Addicted to Nasal Spray?
If you routinely reach for nasal spray to unclog your stuffy nose, you may start to wonder if the product you once relied on to deliver relief is actually doing the opposite. Many nasal spray users have experienced this phenomenon, known as rebound congestion, which health experts say can occur with routine use of certain — not all…
Read MoreDoes Alcohol Raise Blood Pressure?
Talk about taking some of the “happy” out of happy hour. Experts have known for a while that heavy drinking — meaning eight or more drinks per week for women and 15-plus per week for men — raises your risk for high blood pressure (a.k.a. hypertension). When blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your…
Read More15 Tips To Keep Your Bladder Healthy
People rarely talk about bladder health, but everyone is affected by it. Located in the lower abdomen, the bladder is a hollow organ, much like a balloon, that stores urine. Urine contains waste and extra fluid left over after the body takes what it needs from what we eat and drink. Each day, adults pass…
Read More9 Health Benefits of Music as You Age
Older adults find music to be more than a source of entertainment. The vast majority say it improves their health, according to a new report. Results from the latest AARP-supported University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging find that 98 percent of adults ages 50 to 80 get some sort of health-related benefit from…
Read MoreHow to Be an Effective Advocate for Aging Parents
As family caregivers, we play many roles: scheduler, money manager, house cleaner, health aide, nurse, navigator, nurturer and more. Perhaps the most important role is advocate, as we ensure the best possible care for our loved ones when they are vulnerable. That includes understanding and respecting their goals and wishes for their care and quality…
Read MoreWhat Is Parkinson’s Disease?
Cathie Baker was 60 years old, heading west on the highway to her job in Seattle. As oldies played on the radio, her right hand, which was holding the wheel, suddenly jerked. Reflexively, Baker slowed down, worried she might lose control of the car in the middle of the morning rush. The jolt, which ended…
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