What is COPD? COPD is a chronic lung disease which can include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD impacts the lungs and causes reduced airflow making it harder to breathe. Statistics: Approximately 15.5 million Americans are diagnosed with COPD, but millions more may have COPD and not know it. Symptoms: Chest... Read more
Everyone occasionally experiences the common cold or flu. In many cases it is unnecessary to visit a health care provider to obtain prescription medications. Many over the counter products are both effective and safe and can help restore your health. Advil and Tylenol are good examples. Benefits Of Taking... Read more
As you age, taking care of your skin is very important. We have put together a guide for quick and reliable solutions of anti-aging creams for senior women. We evaluated the creams below on the following criteria: -Moisturizing ability Your anti-wrinkle cream should have moisturizing properties that will help to... Read more
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. The beating heart keeps the body going. The upper chambers of the heart are called the atria and the two lower chambers of the heart are called the ventricles. When they operate at the same time this... Read more
When was the last time you had a good night’s sleep? If you are like most people these days, you probably have not thought about it. Even if you know sleep is important, it may not be high on your list of priorities. Now is the time to make... Read more
It’s neither controversial nor shocking to say that cigarettes are bad for you. It’s now no secret that smoking can cause heart problems, lung disease, a stroke and cancer. Nearly everyone who smokes is fully aware of the nature of just how bad cigarettes are for your body. Your risk of... Read more
Rheumatoid arthritis is a commonly-occurring autoimmune disorder that often occurs in older patients. RA is caused by the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacking its own tissues and resulting in inflammation. In particular, RA attacks the lining of the joints, resulting in stiffness, soreness and joint pain. What is... Read more
More than 50 million people in the United States are affected by arthritis, and up to 67 million are expected to be diagnosed by the year 2030. Arthritis pain can be downright incapacitating if it gets intense enough. Wrists and joints ache and you feel as though nothing can... Read more