Monthly Archives May 2014

Protect Your Skin This Summer

Protect Your Skin This Summer

May 27, 2014 | No Comments

Summer is right around the corner, bringing with it sunshine, warmth, and fun.  Unfortunately, those lovely afternoons outdoors can lead to skin damage, particularly for seniors.  Keep your skin healthy and strong with these four tips: 1. Eat more fish.  Though you may not think of eating healthy foods as a great way to keep your skin healthy and youthful, it can be a secret weapon to fight skin damage.  The omega-3’s that are found in fish and some vegetables will keep skin hydrated by managing the oils naturally produced by your skin.  It also acts as an antioxidant, protecting
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Small Steps You Can Take Today to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s

Small Steps You Can Take Today to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s

May 22, 2014 | No Comments

If you’ve watched a parent struggle with dementia, it is natural to wonder if the same path may be in your future. After all, one out of twenty who has a parent with Alzheimer’s eventually gets the condition. But you don’t have to accept that you’ll be one of the 5%. Instead, take these 5 small steps to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s today. 1. Manage your health. Do you have high blood pressure? Diabetes? High cholesterol? Do everything you can to manage those conditions today to avoid problems in the future. Each one can damage the tiny blood vessels
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Spreading the Word During Stroke Awareness Month

Spreading the Word During Stroke Awareness Month

May 11, 2014 | No Comments

On average, a stroke kills an American every 4 seconds.  And with nearly 800,000 people having strokes each year in the U.S., it’s no wonder that the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association want to bring awareness to this condition.  Luckily, we can often avoid the worst effects if we catch it early.  Awareness is the key.  And, with May being Stroke Awareness Month, you can protect yourself and others from the dangers of a stroke by spreading the word. Ways You Can Raise Awareness: Take action.  First, learn about your own stroke risk by taking this quiz. 
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May is Better Hearing & Speech Month

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month

May 7, 2014 | No Comments

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month! Did you know? Only 2 out of 10 people get a hearing test. At Hearing Health Center, we believe that getting an annual hearing check-up is as important as getting your blood pressure and cholesterol checked. Everyone 55 and older should have an annual hearing test as part of their overall wellness exam. You don’t hear with your ears, you hear with your brain! This is why Hearing Health Center takes a medical approach to hearing loss by retraining a specific area in the brain. If this area is deprived of sound, it can
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How to Keep Seasonal Allergies Under Control

How to Keep Seasonal Allergies Under Control

May 5, 2014 | No Comments

It’s finally beginning to feel like springtime.  The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and the trees are budding.  And, if you’re one of the 36 million Americans with seasonal allergies, your nose is running, your eyes are burning, and your sinuses are screaming. This year is shaping up to be one of the worst springs for allergy sufferers in years, particularly those allergic to mold and tree pollen in this area.  The particularly harsh winter pushed spring back, only allowing a growing mold problem coupled with a sudden explosion of many types of pollen.  And, unfortunately, the “Pollen
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