Well-being

A dementia diagnosis can be very difficult to accept. It’s normal for the person who’s been diagnosed to feel sad and frustrated to the point of outright denial. According to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, denial is a coping mechanism deeply rooted in the human psyche. There’s something about accepting the disease that makes it seem more real. Sufferers might do almost anything just to hide their symptoms. […]

Osteoporosis is a serious illness that affects around 10 million Americans, most of them women. It’s a condition that gradually reduces the integrity of your bones, making them more fragile and prone to fractures. If you or someone in your family has osteoporosis, it’s important to know as much as you can about this condition. A person who has osteoporosis can be very fragile, so

For anyone working from 9-5 daily, or managing their own businesses all week, going to the gym is almost impossible. And because of work-related stress, we tend to eat a lot of junk food to lift our moods, resulting in unexpected weight gain and compromised health. Despite our longing for a fit physique, we just couldn’t help but fall back into an unhealthy diet, because

Most people take their ability to handle various aspects of daily living for granted. At times, however, a permanent or temporary mental or physical impairment might limit your ability to manage multiple activities to varying extents. In the past, this meant a limited personal satisfaction and leading a life of dependency on others. Thankfully, this is no longer the case. Independent living centers based in

Age is not kind to some people’s bodies. The wear-and-tear of daily use can catch up to your body. One body part that suffers from the aging process is your joints. Since they allow you to move freely, pain in them can make daily life hard. Being unable to move due to the pain makes it difficult for you. That is why you need to

The respiratory system is a complex group of organs that perform the same function – gas exchange. One of the most iconic parts of the respiratory system is the nose. It’s an essential part of the system because it’s where air passes through before it reaches the windpipe, the bronchi, and into the lungs. One of the most common conditions is hay fever or allergic

Back pain is a common condition and normally improves within a few weeks or months. Though back pain isn’t something serious, it may cause tremendous discomfort. Fortunately, most cases aren’t a serious problem and may be due to muscle strain or a wrong move. As much as possible, practicing proper body mechanics is the key to relieve back pain. If you experienced back pain, you