Category: Wellness
Static vs Dynamic Stretching
If your idea of stretching is to stretch out a muscle and then hold it in position for 30- to 40 seconds, you are not alone. ‘Static stretching”, as this is known, is the most common form of stretching exercise. In recent years, however, “dynamic stretching”, or stretching combined with movement, has begun to replace static stretching in many pre-workout routines. […]
6 Tips for Medication Safety
When taking a medication, if you miss one dose, don’t double up on the next one. In some cases, more can be worse than not enough. If you don’t take all of a prescription, don’t save the rest for “later”. This can cause all sorts of negative consequences that only your healthcare provider or pharmacist can foresee. […]
Why Most Men Need More Calories
As unfair as it seems, most men really do need more calories each day than most women in order to maintain the same weight. The following formulas, called the Harris-Benedict Calculations, are used to calculate daily calorie requirements: Men Daily Calories = 66.47 + (6.24 × weight […]
10 Tips for Healthy Aging
Healthy aging, like having enough money to retire, is largely dependent on choices you make long before old age actually arrives. Here are 10 tips that will help you look forward to a healthy old age. Know your family history and share it with your primary care provider. If your genetics put you at higher risk for particular health issues, the sooner you and […]
Your PCP Leads Your Healthcare Team
People need help to meet life’s most difficult challenges. Work teams, sports teams, Navy Seals teams, etc…….. The harder the challenge, the more important the team. For many people, taking ownership of their health is a huge challenge. This is why choosing a health care team is so important. The main member of this team […]
Tips for Organizing Medications
Organizing medications for yourself or a loved one can be exhausting. To make things easier, it helps to have a medication list and a pillbox. The MEDICATION LIST should contain the following information: Medication Name Name and phone number of prescribing healthcare provider What is it for? How much should be taken? How often […]
How to be a Long-Distance Caregiver
Over one in ten caregivers are taking care of a loved one long-distance, according to a 2020 AARP study. Long distance caregiving isn’t easy, but with the right amount of planning and “on the ground” help, it can be done. Healthcare Watching over a loved one’s (or recipient’s) health is one of the main responsibilities […]
Strength Training with YouTube
YouTube is full of exercise channels for people interested in “at home” strength training. There are workouts for people of all ages and levels of ability. Times vary, from very short workouts to more challenging ones. Some channels are free, some are paid and some offer a combination of the two. Here are just a […]
Choosing the Right Treadmill
Buying a treadmill is so much easier than using one day after day. Fortunately, the more time you spend choosing the right treadmill, the more likely you are to use it…. and keep using it. Before you start reading treadmill reviews, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself. Where will I Put it? […]
Beating Insomnia After Menopause
The transition into menopause involves many changes, including changes in how well we sleep. As menopause approaches, women often begin to have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. When they wake up, they often don’t feel well-rested. Sleeplessness doesn’t just leave us feeling “out of sorts”. It’s also associated with a higher risk for depression, diabetes and high blood pressure. If you’re having trouble sleeping as […]