When an Israeli study was published in February 2022, vitamin D made headlines. “Among individuals who had severe COVID, [researchers] did find some vitamin D deficiency in those patients,” says Nancy Fuller, APRN at Norton Healthcare. “This has led to the idea that perhaps … [Read more...] about Boost Overall Health With Vitamin D
Exercise and Fitness
Thin Skin: Handle With Care
Aging is the biggest culprit behind skin that sags, wrinkles, and even tears. “Over time, your body loses collagen and elastin which results in less support for the skin,” says Shannon McAllister, board-certified dermatologist with Associates in Dermatology. Factors such as … [Read more...] about Thin Skin: Handle With Care
Dot Malone: Fitness Inspiration
How I Started: I began my fitness journey at age 50. I focused on my appearance first. I was not only overweight, but my body had the appearance and feel of bread dough. I was exhausted. I no longer had the strength, stamina, or balance to perform tasks that at one time were … [Read more...] about Dot Malone: Fitness Inspiration
Easy Ways to Stay on Top of Your Meds
The use of five or more prescription drugs per month among the 60 and older crowd has increased significantly in the past decade. Add in doctor-approved over-the-counter medications, and often patients are looking at a staggering amount of medication information to keep track of … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Stay on Top of Your Meds
Tummy Troubles: Solutions For Constipation
We may not like to think about it, and we certainly don't like to talk about it, but maintaining a regular, comfortable bathroom routine is important to our health and well-being.One problem that arises when our bodies don’t work the way they used to is constipation and hard … [Read more...] about Tummy Troubles: Solutions For Constipation