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How You Can Be a More Considerate Shopper During COVID-19
Apr 29, 2020
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or another person, now is when you have to be vigilant. COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has made shopping one of the riskiest things anyone can do. Due to its highly contagious nature, COVID-19 is easily spread as many grocery stores have very limited space.Because of this, rules have been set in...
Read MoreDid You Know? 15 Percent of People Who Survive Heart Attacks Develop PTSD
Apr 29, 2020
Heart disease is a very serious illness that affects millions of Americans. It’s also the #1 cause of death in the United States, according to Medical News Today. Thousands of people die each year of heart attacks and heart disease.Many more people survive heart attacks, fortunately. However, that doesn’t mean they’re out of the...
Read MoreRaising Children Without The Village: How New Parents Can Cope During The Pandemic
Apr 29, 2020
Parents who are stuck at home during the pandemic have lost the village that helped them raise their children. You may not have realized how much support you got when you left the house, and there are some tips below that will help you cope. You can use these tips to change your daily routine, support your kids, and provide your family with the...
Read MoreHow to Clean and Kill COVID-19 Without Harsh Chemicals
Apr 23, 2020
Even as scientists were racing to determine how COVID-19 was spreading, the World Health Organization officially declared the deadly outbreak to be a global pandemic in early March. Since then, the virus has infected millions across the globe and normal daily life has ground to a halt.Everyone is looking for ways to protect themselves, but with so...
Read MoreThose with Rheumatoid Arthritis Have a Higher Risk of Heart Disease
Apr 4, 2020
What is Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a progressive, long-term, and disabling autoimmune condition, this means that the immune system attacks healthy body tissue. Normally, the immune system produces antibodies to protect us against viruses and bacteria and it fights off infection.RA causes chronic inflammation in the joints but,...
Read MoreHow Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Heart
Apr 4, 2020
Getting an adequate amount and good quantity of sleep is vitally important for your energy level, your heart health, the repair of your body, for your healthy brain function, the control of appetite and blood sugar, your general health overall, and your normal daily functioning.Studies have shown a connection between lack of sleep and increased...
Read MoreDaily Walking Reduces Risk of Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
Apr 4, 2020
Walking has often been promoted as good for us. Specifically, it has been shown to aid in weight loss, help alleviate stress and depression, and keep our knees oiled up and working properly.But did you know that walking daily can also help decrease your risk of diabetes and high blood pressure?According to recent research by the American Heart...
Read MoreVirus Prevention: How To Stop Touching Your Face
Mar 15, 2020
With the coronavirus rattling nerves around the globe, it seems like a good idea to review a few basics about surviving the next couple of months. Although we're going to go much more in depth, the lesson itself is pretty simple: stop touching your face!As per a study conducted in 2008, it's estimated that most people touch their own face...
Read MoreWhat Older Adults Need to Know About Coronavirus
Mar 15, 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic has spread to nearly every country in the world, and it has hit the senior population especially hard. Seniors older than 55 are at the greatest risk for developing the worst symptoms or long-term effects. Here is what at-risk seniors should know about the Coronavirus and how to avoid it.Older Adults are at High...
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