Be thankful! It’s good for you: The health benefits of gratitude
By Carolyn Anderson, MD No matter when or whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, it is important to step back and be thankful on a daily basis. There are tangible …
Did You Know Today Is World Mental Health Day?
Today is World Mental Health Day, where we focus on what’s going on in our heads and try to raise awareness of illnesses like depression, anxiety, and …
Did You Know Vision Loss Can Lead To Depression?
This is a sponsored post by Premier Eye Care As we age, many of the things we take for granted can become increasingly difficult to accomplish on our own. …
Your Brain on Mindful Meditation: What You May Not Know
BY SUSAN REYNOLDS Mindful meditation has been shown to be effective in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as bolstering your immune system. …
New Study: Grandparents & Adult Grandchildren Are Good For Each Other
Something grandparents already know, but according to Science World Report there is a new study that reveals the relationship shared between grandparents and …
Williams’ Death Sparks National Conversation On Suicide Prevention
After the alleged suicide of Robin Williams, reports are the actor was recently suffering from major depressive disorder. The apparent cause of death was …
Sure Cure for the Senior-Time Blues
Humor Therapy for the Elderly By Dr. Marion Somers My 76-year-old father used to laugh all the time, but ever since he started having problems with his …
Mental Health And Your Body
by Sue Gillespie (Grandma Sue) I met with a patient that had lots of lower back pain. Her upper torso was stiff as she moved, instead of being able to …
Top 10 Health Issues of People 55+
By Colleen Sell The Rochester Medical Center Division of Geriatrics and Aging recently identified the nature and causes of health problems afflicting and …
Stranger Danger
SAFETY BUZZ / By Brenda Zofrea Are you aware of the dangers children face growing up today? Do you believe most strangers are good and would not hurt a child? …