Did you know that colon cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in America, with approximately 140,000 people being diagnosed with the condition every year? There are many ways to reduce the risk of colon cancer. Continue reading to learn about some of the things you should do to prevent colon cancer.…
When you help your mom with the housework, she might complain about how you didn’t “do it right”. When you take your dad to his doctor’s appointments, he might complain throughout the journey from your driving skills to the traffic conditions to the waiting time. If you’re suffering from your loved ones’ complaints and negativity,…
Knowledge is power, especially when maintaining your overall health and preventing disease or illness as you get older. However, one common health problem in the elderly population that’s often overlooked is sleep apnea, which can lead to severe issues like high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, and even death if left untreated. What is sleep…
Diogenes syndrome, also known as senile squalor syndrome, is a behavioral disorder that most commonly affects adults above 60 years old. Those afflicted with Diogenes syndrome show signs of severe hoarding, self-neglect, and social isolation and usually live alone in unsanitary conditions. These conditions could lead to health complications like pneumonia, mental illness like dementia…
Winter tends to be a less than cheerful time of year, with shorter days and longer nights and all. But if you don’t want to spend the next few months feeling like you’re in perpetual twilight, there are some things you can do to beat the winter blues once and for all! Before long, you’ll…