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February 15, 2020 —
Earlier this month, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a study showing that married people have a lower risk over time of suffering a heart attack. A supportive partner can encourage us to keep up with our medical appointments and wellness routine. And beyond that, having a good relationship lowers the stress that damages the... Read More
February 1, 2020 —
True or False? The heart is a muscle. Many diseases and conditions can contribute to the risk of heart disease. A heart attack always begins with sharp chest pain. The best thing to do if you experience heart attack symptoms is to call 911 right away. Women need to worry more about breast cancer than... Read More
January 15, 2020 —
Lately when you’re driving at night, the glare from others’ car headlights seems blindingly bright. You see halos around street lights. Even in the daytime, driving seems harder. Colors are dull, it’s harder to read street signs, and sometimes you even see double images. These changes might mean that you are developing cataracts, and it’s... Read More
January 1, 2020 —
More people in the U.S. are living into their 80s and beyond, and most of us hope we’ll be one of them! But a longer life also means a greater likelihood that we’ll develop one, or several, of the many health conditions that become more common with age, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease, high... Read More
December 16, 2019 —
These days, the challenge of hosting a holiday meal has become a standard theme on sketch comedy shows and YouTube. The meal is served, and then it turns out that one guest is vegan, another is on a keto diet, and one guest or another dislikes every food on the table! But when a guest... Read More
December 1, 2019 —
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, when many of us shop for holiday gifts, comes Giving Tuesday. This is a day when we’re encouraged to get into the true spirit of the holidays by donating to our favorite charitable causes. But just as we should be sure we’re dealing with reputable businesses when we’re buying... Read More
November 15, 2019 —
There’s a month, week or day for just about every health condition. When it comes to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Awareness Week, it makes sense to “celebrate” around Thanksgiving! That’s the week when many of us might experience heartburn—a burning sensation in the chest, behind the breastbone and in the middle of the abdomen. At Thanksgiving... Read More
November 1, 2019 —
November 21, 2019 is the Great American Smokeout 2019. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this event encourages smokers to quit for one day … and to take steps to extend that to the next day and beyond. No matter your age, there are plenty of reasons to quit smoking! You probably know that smoking... Read More
October 15, 2019 —
At the 68th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology in 2019, experts from Greece offered insights that could provide a heart health boost all day long! Morning Does what we eat for breakfast, and how much, make a difference in the health of our arteries? Dr. Sotirios Tsalamandris, a cardiologist at the... Read More
October 2, 2019 —
Join Alden Courts of Shorewood for a special Halloween Adventure on Monday, October 28 from 5:00-7:00pm at the facility at 700 West Black Road in Shorewood. There will be trick or treating, spooktacular games and fun for the whole family! Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call Claire Wojnarowski at 815.230.8600. Download the flyer … if... Read More
