Smoking is often linked to various health concerns, but have you ever considered how it impacts your hearing? While most people are aware that smoking affects the heart and lungs, its impact on your auditory system is less discussed. However, quitting smoking doesn’t just improve your overall health—it can also …
Falls are the leading cause of death among elderly people in the United States. What’s more, even if a fall is less severe, falling even once almost doubles your risk of falling again. Recently, more fall prevention classes are being recommended to older folks, and yet, something as simple as …
It’s normal to forget things every now and then. However, if you are reaching the age of 65 and feel like you are forgetting things more often, it could signify the onset of dementia. September is recognized internationally as World Alzheimer’s month, to raise awareness for this devastating neurodegenerative disease. …
For the last 35 years, November has been celebrated as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Organizations and institutions across the country come together this month to talk about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. They work to educate people about the disease, raise awareness, provide resources and support, and discuss ways of preventing …