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STAYING FIT & HEALTHY DURING WINTER: TIPS FOR SENIORS For older adults, inactivity can increase the possibility of falling. The risk of taking a tumble can be exacerbated during winter, as inclement weather, snow and ice can lead to reduced physical movement. As a result, the incidents of falls can rise sharply in spring, as […]

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a sub-type of depression only symptomatic during certain months of the year. SAD is primarily attributed to the winter months; however, in rare cases can have an impact during the summer months as well. SAD can affect anyone but among those with a greater chance of experiencing it are women […]

COPD AWARENESS: SPOTLIGHT ON PREVENTION & DISEASE MANAGEMENT Over 11 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with COPD. The disease impacts not only the person suffering from the disease, but family members and caretakers are affected. WHAT IS COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that is often preventable. […]

MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS: SHINING THE LIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES  Mental illness affects many people, and unfortunately it’s an illness that people seldom discuss openly. Cloaked in shame and embarrassment, many people fear seeking help because they may not want to be thought of as “different” from others. WHAT IS MENTAL ILLNESS? Mental illness covers […]