4 Tips to Improve Your Mental Health

Mental health is just as important as physical health, but many people fail to take it seriously until it’s too late. If you’re not happy with the state of your mental health, there are several Read More

Alzheimer’s impacted by Activities

A renowned entertainer once said that magic is “just spending more time on something than anyone else might reasonably expect.” He was talking about creating magic in the entertainment industry. I work in a far Read More

Dementia: Catching the Memory Thief

It’s over a hundred years since the first case of Alzheimer’s disease was diagnosed. Since then we’ve learned a great deal about the protein ‘tangles’ and ‘plaques’ that cause the disease. How close are we Read More

The Diabetic Holiday Survival Guide

How to enjoy the Holiday’s without overindulging The holidays can be the best of times or the worst of times for a pre-diabetic or diabetic individual—or for anyone worried about gaining weight. You will be Read More

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Our condition spotlight section focuses on health issues that generally last longer than one year. Often referred to as chronic diseases they require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. They are also leading drivers of the nation’s $3.8 trillion in annual health care costs.

Many chronic diseases are caused by a short list of risk behaviors:

Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Poor nutrition, including diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats.
Lack of physical activity.
Excessive alcohol use.

By making healthy choices, you can reduce your likelihood of getting a chronic disease and improve your quality of life.