Weight Avoidance – A Holiday Tradition
The holidays have arrived and so has the food. Here are some common sense suggestions to enjoy what’s to eat while making room for satisfaction and not regrets.
Do You Know a Parish Nurse?
Do you know a Parish Nurse? Do you know what a Parish Nurse does? MaryJean Tague, Parish Nurse Coordinator with St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT met with Dennis and Dawn to discuss this growing trend in health and wellness.Parish nurses tend to work with one large congregation or several small ones to help provide connections […]
Real Men Don’t See Doctors
“REAL MEN DON’T SEE DOCTORS” Real men don’t ask for directions, and now researchers are saying the reluctance to ask for help may not just mean they get lost. It may also take a toll on their health. Believing the ideal man is the strong, silent type who does not complain about pain were only half […]
Bunk or De-Bunk “Gargling With Salt Water Can Ease Cold Symptoms”
A sore, itchy throat and respiratory congestion are some of the more common symptoms of a cold, and gargling with salt water seems to help for several reasons. A saline solution can draw excess fluid from inflamed tissues in the throat, making them hurt less. Gargling with salt water is a common home remedy that […]
WHY THE HEALTHY AGING SHOW?
“GETTING OLDER BETTER” I was in the business of “Non Medical In-Home Care”. When we started, most people didn’t know what that meant. In fact in 2001, apparently, neither did I. When my wife, Marian said she wanted to go into the Home Care business, I replied “why? I am in the home care business, […]
Medical Myths that Kill
When it comes to your health, you can’t believe everything you hear. And if you get the wrong information, it can have dangerous consequences. Some myths are harmless. But some can kill you if you don’t get the facts from a doctor. In this Lifescript exclusive, NBC News medical correspondent Dr. Nancy Snyderman debunks the […]
Fairfield County Woman Magazine
FAIRFIELD COUNTY WOMAN More and more women are taking on roles and tasks that enable them to be both supportive and independent. The need for information on finance, law, health and even construction and home repair is growing. Finding resources that address this is the job of publications like Fairfield County Woman. Part of a 300 […]
What Are We Going To Do With Dad?
“What Are We Going to Do with Dad?” by Dr. Jerald Winakur is a very personal account documenting his experience with the decline of his dad. It points out the reversal of roles between father and son. Dr. Winakur explores the challenges and dilemmas that families face when caregiving for elderly parents. As a physician […]
