...normal aging or signs of Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. In Tennessee, an estimated 120,000 people age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s...
...it slowly. Instead of having a large dessert with a little fruit garnish, try having a lot of fruit with a small serving of something sweet, such as a piece...
...be embarrassed to ask your provider to slow down or repeat something, or to ask for a second opinion. It is important that you clearly understand your heart failure diagnosis...
...and homeschooling their kids. This is an unfortunate recipe for at-home injuries rising. “As kids get bored they start getting into things they shouldn’t be getting into because they have...
...Gray, caught his first cold or so we thought. What started out as a runny nose slowly worsened. Gray developed a raspy cough with wheezing and a high fever. His...
...nasal spray) work by giving you a dose of nicotine that’s smaller than what cigarettes contain, and it’s delivered more slowly, so it is safer. Studies show that people are...
...part of your routine. Start slow You don’t need to go from zero to 60 (minutes of exercise per day) right away. Actually, it’s best for both your health and...
...For safety, start slowly and gradually increase the intensity as your fitness improves. If balance is a concern, choose activities that offer support, such as walking in a pool or...
...little stress on the joint. Start slowly. Then try to do a little more each day. Stop any exercise that causes increasing pain. You can also ask your doctor or...
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