Recently, I read a heartbreaking plea on a local Facebook group. A Glenwood Springs resident (I’ll call her Mary) asked for a dentist to volunteer to pull her husband’s tooth. It had been aching for six-plus months, causing fevers, nausea, fatigue and sleeplessness. I could have (tritely) posted back, “I feel his pain.” I was… Read More »
PHILADELPHIA — Headache treatment has come a long way to reach the current system of evidence-based guidelines, according to a presentation at the American Headache Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Stephen D. Silberstein, MD, FAHS, of the Jefferson Headache Center, described some of the earliest recorded treatments for headache, including an ancient Egyptian method that called… Read More »
Nutrition is one of the most important elements of health and wellness. Getting adequate nutrition for our bodies helps us maintain physical fitness, strength, mobility, and independence. As we age, our bodies need even more support in the form of a proper diet, vitamins, and supplements. Unfortunately, for thousands of Americans living in nursing homes,… Read More »
What you put into your body matters. Our bodies are designed to take in things that fuel our energy levels and our physical and emotional health. Putting the right things into them can make us both happier and healthier. All of this is wonderful, but knowing what to ingest and when can be more difficult… Read More »