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4 Tips to Help Lower Your Risk for Parkinson’s Disease
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 16, 2024
Middle age couple going to outdoor yoga
Legendary National Football League quarterback Brett Favre was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), a progressive and debilitating nervous system disorder that affects cognitive and motor abilities. In the early phases, symptoms develop slowly, are mild and possibly overlooked. For… See more
Hearing Aids Can Improve Hearing and Protect Brain Health
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 12, 2024
Woman putting on a hearing aid
Does it seem like everyone around you is mumbling? Do you often ask people to repeat themselves? Is it difficult to keep up with group conversations? Can you hear well on the phone? Do people complain that your TV is too loud? If you said yes to these questions, you may be a candidate for a hearing… See more
Proven Ways to Extend Your Health Span
March 5, 2024
Older woman exercising at beach
When it comes to health span – the period in our life where we live healthy – not everything is in our hands. First, no one lives forever – and most of us will die from or with a chronic condition. Genetics also play a big role in our longevity and risk for chronic conditions.But that doesn’t mean… See more
Mild Cognitive Impairment Missed by Many Primary Care Offices
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 19, 2024
Older couple consulting with physician
Have you ever misplaced your glasses? Or walked into a room only to forget why? For years, mild forgetfulness was considered a normal part of aging often triggered by being in a noisy environment, dealing with stress or multitasking.But researchers also think these memory lapses may be an early… See more
The Health Challenges of Loneliness and Isolation — And How to Get Help
November 3, 2023
A older man sitting alone on a bench. Loneliness and social isolation can lead to real health issues.
Social isolation and loneliness are known to increase as we age and are often spoken about interchangeably. But they are not the same and far from nuanced in their differences. Loneliness is psychologically defined as the feeling of being alone, regardless of how much social contact you have — more… See more
Preventive Measures You Can Take in Your 50, 60s and Beyond
June 16, 2023
Woman in her early 60s practicing yoga. Exercise is one way to keep practicing prevention as we age.
We often think of prevention from the perspective of youth. If we had started eating healthy in our 20s, if we had built strong exercise habits in our 30s, if we had maintained a healthy weight in our 40s … While we can do a lot of good — or bad — when we’re young, we can still have an impact on… See more
Key Differences Between Palliative and Hospice Care
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 19, 2023
Two people holding hands in a waiting room
If you’ve ever cared for a loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer or leukemia or experienced an event that’s life-threatening, you may heard their physicians use terms like curative care, palliative care and hospice care. They’re common terms applied to the care approach we use in latter… See more
How to Detect Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 16, 2023
Two people filling out paperwork
Every 3.2 seconds someone in the world is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. This is a debilitating form of dementia that deteriorates cognitive skills and memory.  Unfortunately, cognitive health tests are usually conducted once symptoms have begun. Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t have early… See more
When To Consider Medication for Anxiety
July 13, 2021
When To Consider Medication for Anxiety

How Do I Know If I Need Anxiety Medication?

Anxiety feels terrible. Anti-anxiety medications, also called anxiolytics, can deliver fast relief. So why doesn’t everybody with anxiety take them?  The short answer, from a treatment perspective: These drugs can do much more to your body… See more
The Health Benefits of Being Social
December 28, 2020
Loneliness can lead to serious health problems.
We reach out to friends to solve problems. We call them to share good news. We meet them for walks, for lunch, for card games. All the while, and with every interaction, we grow healthier – without stepping foot in a gym or counting a single calorie.  More than 20 years of research connect… See more

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