Nov 10, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Medical
High blood pressure is known by several names including “hypertension” and “the silent killer,” one of the most alarming descriptions given to a condition by the medical community. “Just because the symptoms of high blood pressure are not apparent doesn’t mean it is...
Nov 9, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Medical
One of the best health strategies is to prevent illness before it happens, especially when it comes to type 2 diabetes. While our genetics are hard wired, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Before type 2 diabetes is...
Nov 8, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Medical
Patient-shared decision making is an important aspect of healthcare today. However, advocating for yourself – or someone you love – requires information, especially with a relatively new concept like patient blood management (PBM). This is one reason the Society for...
Nov 7, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Medical
If you have a history of smoking, adding annual lung cancer screening to your preventive health plan could save your life. Lung cancer screening uses low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) to produce detailed images of the chest and lungs and detect lung cancer early,...
Nov 6, 2022 | Health & Wellness
Sometimes it’s the little things that make you feel at home. Coffee with a friend. An impromptu game of Rummikub with your neighbors. Maybe it’s the smell of fresh cookies and apple cider in the activity room down the hall, or sharing a cup of coffee with a new...
