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November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Posted on November 21, 2019 - Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. Every year in this country, about 218,000 cases are diagnosed, and about 150,000 people die of lung cancer.
How Deep Sleep May Help The Brain Clear Alzheimer's Toxins
Posted on November 19, 2019 - How is sleep like a washing machine? A new study provides insights on how good-quality slumber protects the brain.
Give Your Thanksgiving Plate a Healthy Makeover
Posted on November 14, 2019 - Every year, families get together on the fourth Thursday of November to catch up on their lives and to reflect on the things in their lives for which they are grateful. But let’s cut to the chase. For most of us, Thanksgiving is all about the feast! The roasted turkey with our favorite stuffing—or stuffings, if you’re one of the families that has a competition going. Mashed potatoes with lots of gravy. Buttery rolls, cranberry sauce, maybe corn pudding or the infamous and beloved green bean casserole. Sweet potatoes are a healthy choice … wait, are those marshmallows? Wash it all down with a few glasses of wine. And just as we’re as stuffed as the turkey, out come the pies!
BAD POSTURE OFTEN TO BLAME FOR CHRONIC PAIN AND HEALTH ISSUES
Posted on November 12, 2019 - The average American spends an average of three and a half hours hunched over their smartphone every day, reports Orlando Health, and that can cause all kinds of posture-related pain.
Supporting Caregivers Is Everybody’s Job
Posted on November 7, 2019 - November is National Family Caregivers Month. In the U.S., more people than ever before are providing care support for older relatives and friends. They are helping loved ones manage their health care and medications, assisting with the activities of daily living, making sure their loved ones are safe at home, or serving as an important member of their loved one’s care team at their senior living community. Caregivers help with legal and financial issues and keeping their loved ones socially connected. Sounds like a full-time job, doesn’t it? Well, many caregivers are also working full-time and taking care of their own children—a recipe for stress and overload. Their own healthcare often falls through the cracks.
