Resilience and Health
Learn the four pillars to help boost resiliency By Alison Stanton According to the American Psychological Association, “Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems or workplace and financial stressors.” “That is a […]
Overcoming Depression in Older Adults
Anywhere from 1 to 5 percent of older adults living in the general community have major depression, notes Mary Ann Zimmerman, MC, LPC, Managing Director of Mindability. “However, the rate rises to over 13 percent and higher for those in home health care and hospital settings,” Ms. Zimmerman says. When older adults feel they may […]
The new Medicare benefit every prediabetic should be aware of
… and why it signifies a sweeping change in health care There’s a welcome surprise coming on April 1st for those diagnosed as prediabetic in the West Phoenix metro area… and it signifies a fundamental change in how insurance providers view health care benefits. Medicare is introducing a new benefit that pays for the Medicare […]
Waiting for water to boil? Try these 5 genius fitness hacks in the kitchen
Multitasking moves that can help older adults with lower back or balance issues* Since we spend A LOT of time in the kitchen, why not work out a few kinks while you’re waiting for the oven to preheat, the pot to boil or a microwave beep? Hard-working millennials to sedentary retirees, almost everyone spends […]
Kidney Health 101
Learning about chronic kidney disease and how to keep kidneys as healthy as possible By Alison Stanton As we get older, our kidney function will naturally begin to decline. “After the age of 40, kidney function will commonly decrease, due to the loss of kidney cells called nephrons,” says Mandip S. Kang, M.D. FASN, a […]
Nutrition for Kidney Health
According to Tracy Garrett, a registered dietitian nutritionist with the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing, promoting healthy blood pressure and blood sugar levels are the biggest factors in the prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). “For those who want to prevent CKD, the emphasis is on a healthy, balanced eating plan, which would […]
Curried Turkey and Rice
Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 pound turkey breast cut into 6 cutlets of equal size 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted margarine 2 teaspoons curry powder (Curry powder can be found in mild or spicy.) 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup nondairy creamer 1 teaspoon sugar 2 cups cooked […]
Romance and Heart Health
Positive relationships can have a definite effect on blood pressure, circulation, weight and sleep quality By Allison Stanton Around the world, the heart shape is recognized as a sign of love. This symbol and its meaning are especially popular this month, as store shelves are bursting with heart-shaped boxes of candy, pillows and other Valentine’s […]
New Blood Pressure Standards
Last fall, the American Heart Association modified its blood pressure guidelines. Rhonda J. Zonoozi, BS, CHWC, EP-C, an exercise physiologist and health coach for the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing, says according to the new guidelines, a normal systolic reading is still less than 120 and a normal diastolic reading is less than […]
A Chuckle a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Recently, a man went to his doctor because he was not feeling well lately. The doctor examined the man, left and returned with three pill bottles. The doctor said, “Take the green pill with a big glass of water in the morning. Take the blue pill with a big glass of water after lunch. Then, […]
