June, 2018

Sunscreen 101

The summer season is upon us. Whether combing the beaches or relaxing in the pool, many Floridians will cherish the opportunity to soak in the sun-drenched outdoor life. But you owe it to your skin to be prepared: Sunscreen is a must during any season if you’re spending time outdoors. The sun's ultraviolet rays lead to early wrinkles, age spots and potentially deadly skin cancers. Wearing the proper sunscreen can help protect you from these dangers. Here’s what you should look f...

How to choose an assisted living facility

The U.S. Administration on Aging offers the following advice to help you and your loved one find an appropriate assisted living facility: • Look around. Visit more than one facility. And visit each facility more than once. • Visit during meal times, and sample some food. • Talk to the residents. • Watch how the residents and staff interact. • Ask for a written statement of the facility's philosophy of care. • Find out what kinds of social, recreational an...

How does the WATCHMAN™ device reduce the risk of stroke?

People with atrial fibrillation AF are most likely to suffer blood clots which originate from an area of the heart known as the left atrial appendage. Those clots can move to the brain and cause a potentially debilitating stroke. Blood thinners, such as Coumadin Warfarin , Pradaxa, Xarelto, and Eliquis, are commonly employed to prevent blood clotting in patients who have been diagnosed with AF. For many patients, however, use of these thinners can result in excessive bleeding. The Watchman™...

Avoid the middle-aged gut

When you get older, it often becomes harder to eat as you once did without packing on extra weight. Most of these pounds will collect in your midsection as you get older. A bigger waistline leads to increased risks of troubling health concerns like diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Why does this happen? The main culprit is metabolism, which slows as we age. The process inspires a loss of lean muscle and an increase in abdominal fat. There are steps you can take to curb these disadvantages of a...

Hearing Loss, Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia

A growing body of research indicates that there is a link between hearing loss, cognitive impairment, and dementia. Cognitive impairment is considered an intermediate state between normal cognitive decline and dementia. Meanwhile, hearing loss has been associated with faster cognitive decline. According to the National Institute on Aging, there is a relationship between the level of uncorrected hearing loss and the level of dementia risk. Uncorrected hearing loss can lead to social isolation, re...