Improving the comfort of your bed

Even for young, healthy individuals, the bed is where a great majority of time is spent. From sleeping to napping and relaxing, most of us spend more time in our beds than we do at work. It’s not surprising that the bed should be a place where we invest in comfort and cleanliness. Here are…

The Pros and Cons of Vaccines

The vaccine debate, fueled by the recent measles outbreak, has risen to a highly publicized level. It seems many headlines and even social media posts are arguments for either side of the debate. So how do you know which side is right when both sides are so passionate and yet so different? What is a…

The Best Types of Exercise for Keeping Fit as a Senior

It might not come as a surprise, but inactivity is proven to lead to deadly diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. For young people, this simply means that they need to get more activity in their daily lives. For seniors though, sedentary lifestyles often come with the territory. The aches and pains that…

How to Stay Healthy When Everyone Else is Sick

‘Tis the season for common colds and more. If everyone around you is sick, how can you possibly remain healthy? Rhinoviruses are the most common cause of the common cold in the United States. The virus is transmitted through secretions (a sneeze or cough). If you come inot contact with these germs and then touch…

Happy Bath Safety Month!

Believe it or not, it’s one of the most dangerous rooms in the home. Slick floors where water easily accumulates, hard surfaces, loose rugs, hot water, and slippery showers are some of the main danger zones in the bathroom. For small children and the elderly, great caution should be taken to ensure maximum safety. BEK…

Holiday Desserts for Diabetics

For many people the holiday season is more than a holiday of giving, it is a season of parties and feasting. Where there is a celebration there is food. For those of us with medical conditions that are controlled in part by diet, it is a season to learn to prepare and share so that…

Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy most commonly caused by repetitive movements and extension of wrists.  These activities are most commonly associated with assembly line jobs or those jobs using tools with heavy vibration. The compression of the median nerve usually results in numbness, tingling and paraethesias.  The extents of symptoms vary with amplified…