Health & Wellness (Page 4 of 24)

A Common Heart Problem That’s Often Ignored

Heart palpitations can be harmless if they are brief and infrequent. But if you’re experiencing an erratic heart rhythm, you need to get checked out by a doctor for atrial fibrillation, or AFib.

Should You Take Daily Aspirin for Your Heart?

If you don’t have heart disease, should you take it as a preventative measure? The answer for most people is probably not.

Is Skin Cancer Hereditary?

Tips for self-exams and resources for extra protection and treatments for staying sun-safe through retirement!

senior man applying sunscreen at the beach

11 Most Stimulating Brain Games for Seniors

Unleash the power of play! While games are undeniably fun, they offer so much more.

brain games concept, brain made out of colorful blocks on a white background

The Hidden Dangers of Sleep Apnea

If your spouse is a loud snorer who wakes themself up during sleep, they probably need to be tested for sleep apnea, a dangerous disorder that affects more than 22 million Americans, but often goes undiagnosed.

Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer?

Should you be screened? It depends on your age and your smoking history. Here’s what you should know.

Do I Have Sleep Apnea?

Let’s take a look at one common, though underdiagnosed condition affecting Boomers, sleep apnea.

Toby Keith’s Unforgettable Final Award Show Performance, “Don’t Let the Old Man In”

At the first-ever People’s Choice Country Awards (September 28, 2023), country music icon Toby Keith made an emotional comeback to the performance stage that left wife, attendees, and viewers everywhere in tears.

What if You Don’t Like Your Provider? Expert Tips from a Hospitalist

Personality differences and off-interactions can be normal. We’re only human after all. But, if you’re feeling unsafe in any way during your hospital stay. Well, that’s another story.