If you need to tighten loose skin, try these four home remedies to help alleviate the look. We also have a list of things to stay away from.
Get All The Benefits Of Bone Broth–In A To Go Cup!
Snack on some Nona Lim if you need a great way to support your health. If you’re on the run, snagging a steamy cup of broth can take any day to the next level.
How to Make a Yule Log
The Yule log is an ancient tradition that can be easily done this season. Try this new celebration to bring your friends and family closer together.
Cloaking, Roaching, And Benching! Are These Worse Than Ghosting?
Picture this: you’re on a date with someone--finally, after weeks of texting and phone calls. The date goes well, and you guys hook up. Then, bam! Just when you thought you were clicking, they fall off the face of the earth and do not reply to your texts or calls. This is referred to as…
The Importance Of Seniors Getting The Flu Shot
Influenza is back again--and the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) has sky-high estimates for this year. During the 2018-2019 flu season, up to 647,000 people were hospitalized and 61,200 died from the illness. Most of these fatalities were seniors, which is why it is more important than ever that seniors protect themselves against…
Don’t Wait For Santa, Help An Isolated Senior This Christmas
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, to some. To others, especially lonely seniors, it is a very depressing time. Some seniors exist in the “assisted living” environment; they cannot travel to see loved ones, don’t get visits, or are immobile. To make matters worse, some are dealing with the loss of a…
How To Talk Dirty Without Feeling Awkward
If you are like me, then talking dirty can lead to some cringe-worthy moments. It’s no secret that “dirty talk” is one part of sex that most people, well, talk about. I get it--it’s a turn-on hearing how bad the person wants you, or how much they like what you are doing. However, many people,…
5 Tips for Surviving Family Stress During The Holidays
Need help surviving the holidays? Here are five great tips for combating family related stress.
Can Hearing Aids Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia?
Hearing loss affects one-third of people over the age of 65, and two-thirds of those over 70. Many people who deal with hearing loss refuse a hearing aid, even when their insurance helps pay for it. [caption id="attachment_3830" align="alignnone" width="299"] The risk of dementa can be reduced by using a hearing aid.[/caption] Hearing aids do…
Are You At Risk For HPV?
You would think with the rise of Human Papillomavirus(HPV) cases, the number of vaccinations would also rise. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. HPV is the most common STI because people don’t know how to protect themselves. To make matters worse, a study conducted in 2018 found that almost 70% of adults don’t know that anal,…
6 Ways Volunteering Helps YOU
What better time for selflessness than the holidays? And nothing says “selfless” like volunteering. Volunteering can greatly impact your community and make a difference. Not only do you help others when you volunteer, but in some ways, you are helping yourself. “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”― Charles…
In Remembrance of Pearl Harbor
On Pearl Harbor Day, we remember all those that perished during the surprise attack on our naval base.
Gluten Free? Vegan? No Problem! Holiday Meals Everyone Will Love!
When you think of Thanksgiving, many things come to mind, generally turkey, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, gravy, and green bean casserole to name a few. Very few think of veganism or any sort of Thanksgiving without meat or dairy. Some people have limited options on Thanksgiving due to dietary restrictions like lactose intolerance, while…
Celebrate World Kindness Day With These Simple Gestures
A little bit of kindness goes a long way, even something as simple as a smile. November 13 is World Kindness Day, while you are not obligated to do some large generous act, or even participate at all it can be a fun and rewarding celebration to participate in. If you want to participate but…
Lung Cancer Is More Common In Non-Smokers Than You Think
When a person is diagnosed with lung cancer, the first question asked is “were they a smoker?” The reason is that most people believe you only get lung cancer from smoking cigarettes. Whereas the reality is that most lung cancer patients are not active smokers. Anyone with lungs can get it. [caption id="attachment_3602" align="alignright" width="241"]…
Thinking of A Vegan Diet? Try These Simple Steps
Veganism is slowly taking over the country, and not because it is a “fad.” The countless health benefits it provides have people sharing their stories, and encouraging others to give it a try. Many restaurants are now adding delicious vegan items to their menu. Even meat lovers can enjoy the vegan diet with the Beyond…
Epilepsy Or Dementia? How to Differentiate The Two
When people think of an epileptic seizure, they imagine a person convulsing on the ground. This is normally what occurs, but for older adults, that is not the case. Older adults experience seizures subtly and in different ways. About 25% of newly diagnosed epileptics are adults 60 years or older, and the percentage is expected…
Diabetics Beware of This Blinding Disease
The number of people with diabetes has risen from 108 million to 422 million in only 35 years, and the rate of increase is getting worse. Diabetes affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin to control blood sugar levels. If blood sugar levels are high for a long time, it can damage essential…