Alzheimer's and dementia affect millions of people across the globe. Dementia is not a specific disease, rather a term that is used to associate a number of symptoms, including memory problems or thinking ability that cause a person not to be able to care for themselves on a daily basis. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia. Some incredible …
6 Things You Can Do to Prevent High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a serious and preventable condition. Every February, Americans are reminded to have their blood pressure checked because it is American Heart Month. You can have your heart checked anytime of the year, but designating a month has served as not only a reminder but as a notice that your health is important and that includes a …
Menâs Health Over 65. Let’s Make It Good.
Men's health is a sticky situation. Women often are the health decision makers in the family and are more likely to go to the doctor than men. Women also have a longer life expectancy than men. Although there doesnât seem to be an exact explanation for this, it is believed by some that many men put their health last. Careers, family, retirement …
Prostate Cancer and Screening Over 65
This article is part of a series supporting The Movember Foundation.  Show your support and help us wipe out prostate cancer. Join Mark Hager this Movember and consider making a small donation today. Itâs not glamorous, and many men probably donât want to talk about it. However, it will affect as many as 1 in 7 men, according to the American …
Movember 2014 – Mustaches To Support Men’s Health
It's Movember 2014. If you don't know what that means, keep reading. (Actually, keep reading if you do, too!) I have joined hundreds of thousands of people across the globe in educating men about taking care of their health. For instance, every year, 1 in 36 men will die from prostate cancer, accounting for 22% of all male deaths from cancer. …
Feeling Tired? Hormones May Be to Blame
Hormones are the body's messengers. These chemicals are secreted by various glands and sent into the blood. The blood transports them to the organs and tissues to make them perform the functions they were designed to do. Hormones and hormone levels change as the body grows and ages, because they are directly related to growth and development. They …