From The Huffington Post and Care.com By now, just about everyone has heard of the Zika virus. The mosquito-borne illness found mostly in Central and Latin American countries has been shown to cause serious birth defects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced that the Zika virus is…
The Elderly and the Zika Virus
4 Signs Your Mom is at Risk for Rehospitalization
From Approved Senior Network It’s not always easy to determine if your mother is at risk for hospital readmission, especially if you’re not there all the time with her. She may be in her 70s or 80s, perhaps even older than that, but for whatever reason she had been hospitalized,…
Simple Steps to Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check
Hyperglycaemia, it’s a daunting word. Many people, when told they’re affected by this medical condition have no idea that this simply means high blood sugar. High blood sugar commonly affects people diagnosed with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, however sometimes people who are seriously ill e.g. recent sufferers…
Farmers Market Vouchers Available in PA
From Lancaster Farming HARRISBURG, Pa. — To remind residents of the importance of consuming nutritious produce, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Aging Secretary Teresa Osborne signed a joint designation this week in recognition of June as the official start of the Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Pennsylvania. While visiting the…
10 Ways to Love Your Brain
From the Alzheimer’s Association Growing evidence indicates that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by adopting key lifestyle habits. When possible, combine these habits to achieve maximum benefit for the brain and body. Start now. It’s never too late or too early to incorporate healthy habits. Break a sweat.…
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