Osteoporosis, meaning porous bones in Latin, is a condition that affects more than 53 million people in the USA. Normal, healthy bones have small honeycomb-like spaces inside of them, when the size of the spaces increases and causes the bone to lose strength and density making them weaker and thinner then you suffer from osteoporosis. […]
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This May, we’re talking about High Blood Pressure and everything you need to know! High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure reaches unhealthy levels as it passes through your blood vessels. The “pressure” is the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. The narrower your arteries are, the
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May is Stoke Awareness Month. Strokes are the 5th leading cause of disability in America according to the American Stroke Association but they can be prevented and treated once you learn how to control and treat several risk factors. Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented if you don’t smoke, make healthy
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From time to time, we invite guest bloggers to share their wisdom with our Noble community. The following is written by Art Mulligan of Senior Advocate Services. Navigating the world of health care is daunting especially when you are considering long-term care options for a loved one. Health Care Advocates are trusted advisors who help
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Arthritis is a condition caused by inflammation of the joints, but for many, it can be hard to tell the difference between normal aches and pains as we age. In fact, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis that can affect one or more joints. The symptoms of arthritis can develop over time,
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As we age, getting the proper nutrition becomes harder for a number of reasons – going to the grocery store is more of a challenge, cooking nutritious meals can be more difficult, and making meals or eating alone just isn’t as enjoyable as it used to be. Regardless, eating healthy meals, is of course, extremely
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BY RUTH EPSTEIN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN Photo submitted by John Emmons April 17, 2021 SALISBURY — Maybe it was the pancake breakfasts that gave Florence Carroll her long life. More likely it was her devoted family and strong faith that provided her the strength to live as long as she did. Carroll died April 15 at the
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We all suffer from stress. It’s a normal part of our lives, no one is exempt from it, and at times, we don’t even know we are suffering from it because we’ve become so used to it. However, stress can be debilitating and even cause or accelerate health problems. April is Stress Awareness Month and
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If you are a pet owner, you’ve probably experienced the many therapeutic and emotional benefits that animals provide. It can be something as simple as coming home after a bad day and being greeted very enthusiastically by your dog or taking your horse for a long trail ride. Pets are great at helping us get
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Just thinking about essential “paperwork” and documents can cause anxiety and stress. You either feel like you haven’t save what you need or you have 27 shoeboxes full and can’t find anything. There is a happy middle ground, and getting your affairs in order – including all that paperwork – isn’t as hard as you
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