November, 2019

It's never too late to quit smoking

Sometimes you run out of time to do things, but it's never too late to put the "ex" in front of smoker. No matter how old you are, quitting smoking has big benefits, some of which happen almost instantly: • Within 20 minutes of parting with tobacco, your heart and blood pressure drop. • In 12 hours, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops back to normal. • In as few as two weeks, your lungs work better and your circulation improves. You'll also reduce your risk of infecti...

Hospice Care: 5 questions answered

You've likely heard about hospice and know it may be an option for someone who is terminally ill. But how much do you know beyond that? Here are answers to some common questions about hospice. Q:What exactly is hospice care? A: It focuses on caring for—not curing—someone who is believed to have six months or less to live. It brings together a team of people with special skills to comfort and support people and their families near the end of life. That team may include doctors, nurses...