While every season presents health challenges to seniors, this winter is proving especially difficult. Flu, fever, sinus infections, pneumonia and related complications are hitting hard, fast and often. Compounding the problem is confusion about what symptoms mean. For example, according to mayoclinic.com, sub-normal temperature as well as fever can accompany pneumonia: “Lower than normal body temperature […]
Healthcare is evolving, in no small part thanks to the new technologies we have available today. Tech advances allow us to spend less time in the waiting room, and more time at home with our loved ones. They let our doctors monitor key health metrics during our daily routine rather than only in the office. […]
There are plenty of articles floating around decrying the lack of work ethic and responsibility demonstrated by some in the millennial generation. But don’t be too hasty to paint them all with the same broad branch. While it’s certainly true that there are members of this generation who have never actually made it out of […]
It’s simple to think that all diseases and disorders can be easily diagnosed and treated. That’s often what we see on television and in movies. A sick person goes to the doctor and describes his symptoms. The doctor tells him what’s wrong and prescribes a remedy. The patient gets better. But real life is rarely […]