Diabetes is now an epidemic, and as we continue to live longer, we will have more diabetes. As we age, our risk of developing diabetes is a six times greater than that of a person in their 20s. It is even higher in nursing homes, and hospice care facilities, and increases to 34%. Diabetes is […]
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) The main blood vessel in your body is the aorta. It is a long blood vessel that reaches from your chest into your abdomen. It carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The part of the aorta in your abdomen is called the abdominal aorta. It supplies blood to your stomach, pelvis, and legs. Sometimes an
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Green tea is so good for you that it’s even got some researchers raving. “It’s the healthiest thing I can think of to drink,” says Christopher Ochner, PhD. He’s a research scientist in nutrition at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Of course, no one food will protect you from disease. Your health
Coffee Drinking up to four cups of coffee a day carries no health risk, experts say. Scientists said those who stick to that limit have no need to worry,” reports The Sun. Coffee is rich in both antioxidants and polyphenols and it is these properties that give some beneficial benefits. Coffee consumption has been linked to
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Laughter is a strong medicine. Laughter helps strengthen your immune system, boosts mood, lessens pain and reduces stress. Laughter releases endorphins which help dull pain. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. It also helps you to release anger and be more forgiving.
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Purchasing Products and Services Be aware of your Consumer Rights. The law has been improved the last few years to protect the consumer when they buy goods or services in shops or by phone/mail order or on the internet. The retailer must display correctly their full postal address on their website and invoices- this must
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Medications for Incontinence Medications are available for people with bladder control problems marked by sudden, intense urinary urges and urine leakage (overactive bladder and urge incontinence). Fewer medication options exist for urine leakage prompted by movement or activity, such as coughing, sneezing or heavy lifting (stress incontinence). Anticholinergics How they work Anticholinergic drugs block the
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If you suffer from Overactive Bladder (OAB), Bladder Pain Syndrome or Interstitial Cystitis (IC) you are probably familiar with the feeling of discomfort and urgency that accompanies normal, everyday activities. One way to soothe bladder pain and control these symptoms is through your diet. Eliminating irritating foods and eating soothing foods should dull some of
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Driving after surgery If you are in an accident while driving after being told that you cannot drive for 24 hours after anesthesia, you can be charged with driving under the influence despite not drinking alcohol. In the case of surgery, the DVLA does not need to be notified unless the condition is likely to affect safe driving for longer than three
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There is no legal age at which you must stop driving. You can decide when to stop as long as you do not have any medical conditions that affect your driving. Revoking an elderly person’s drivers license over a certain age is not an acceptable solution. Elderly driving skills vary widely at all ages. It
