How Stress Affects the Body – Part 2
As we move into the next few weeks we will begin to see quite a few changes. Changes in the weather, social activities, even the time will change and change brings stress. Not all...
Author: Barb
How Stress Affects the Body
Stress…..what, exactly, is it? The definition in the Merriam Webster online dictionary is: “a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc, Something that causes strong feelings of...
As We Age – Taking Care of Your Skin
The skin is the largest organ of our body. It is responsible for regulating our body temperature, protecting us from pathogens, and provides a barrier against invasion by outside organisms. The skin protects underlying...
Enjoying Summer Safely for Seniors – Handling the Heat
Here at Health Care Associates/Community Care Givers we serve a wide range of clientele from infants to octogenarians and beyond and summer’s heat affects us all, but many times those in their 70’s, 80’s...
Hot Weather Safety Tips
AND THE HEAT IS ON……. In my last post I discussed the problems that insects bring into our lives each spring and summer. As we move forward into the warmer months another health concern...
Spring Health Concerns
Ahhhh, spring! I love all of the different seasons, each one provides something new to explore, new adventures to embark on, new things to learn and see, but there is something about...
Chronic Pain – Symptoms and Management
According to Web MD, about 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain which is defined as pain that lasts longer than six months. Chronic pain can be mild or excruciating, episodic or continuous,...
Chronic Disease – Stroke
Chronic Disease in the United States – Stroke This week the focus of my thoughts for the blog post has moved to strokes, sometimes called a brain attack. A stroke occurs when...
Nutrition and Chronic Disease
Well, we’ve spent some time on the health issues of obesity and cardiovascular workings and I thought it would be interesting to take a look at some basic nutrition facts as they may relate...
Chronic Diseases in the United States – Heart Disease
I’ve been quite intrigued recently by chronic medical conditions. As the “boomer” generation continues to ages, the more they visit their primary physician or urgent care centers it seems. Is that the result of...