Category: Health

  • Tips to Help Minimize the Risk of Falling

    Do you ever feel faint or lose your balance? Are your legs unsteady or seem like they’ll give way? Would you feel safer using a walker or cane? If you answered yes to any of these questions, talk to your doctor about preventing falls that can lead to serious injury. Meanwhile, consider these other ways…

  • Stress is Linked to Alzheimer’s Dementia

    Alzheimer’s, the most common cause of dementia, is a disease of the brain that leads to loss of memory and function due to damaged and dying brain cells. The early symptoms include forgetfulness, lack of focus, trouble with decision-making, confusion and poor judgement.

  • Better Posture, Better Health

    Mention posture and everyone sits or stands straighter. But are you truly aligned? Most people have some type of asymmetry and don’t even know it. It’s impossible to correct an imbalance you aren’t aware of. Properly aligned spine and joints, and functionally balanced muscles allow your body to move with optimum efficiency and minimize the…

  • See Your Dentist to Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

    Your oral health directly impacts your overall health, which is why seeing a dentist is just as important as seeing your primary care physician. Your dentist can determine if you will come across issues such as gum disease, which may impact your quality of life and even raise your risk for systemic disease in your…

  • 3 Steps to Help Kūpuna Cope With Change

    Change continues at each phase of life and is not always easy. That is why changes like retirement, new living arrangements, health diagnoses, and the loss of close friends or a spouse can leave kūpuna feeling vulnerable and insecure. Whether you are in a season of change or helping an older loved one navigate new…

  • How to Brush and Floss if You Have Arthritis

    Arthritis can be a painful condition that comes with aging. Those who have rheumatoid arthritis may have an even harder time staying on top of their oral hygiene routine due to inflammation in the joints and knuckles. Simple movements such as holding a toothbrush and floss may make it difficult to clean teeth and gums…

  • Peripheral Neuropathy Can Affect Balance

    Do you often experience pain, numbness or tingling in your feet? Have you noticed that your  balance has been affected over the past few years? Are you diabetic or prediabetic? You may be experiencing peripheral neuropathy.

  • Protect Your Eyes From Computer Overuse

    If you spend your working day behind a computer screen, you are at risk of experiencing digital eye strain, or Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Symptoms of this include dry eyes, blurred vision,  headaches, and neck and shoulder pain.

  • See Your Dentist if Your Mouth Feels Dry

    Does your mouth often feel dry and uncomfortable? Does it make eating, speaking or swallowing difficult? Dry mouth can cause oral health issues that can affect your smile and overall quality of life.

  • Prevent Permanent Disability Due to Stroke

    Imagine being suddenly weak or  paralyzed, unable to move your leg, arm, see normally or feel your face. These are some of the symptoms of a stroke — 911 should be called immediately!