3 sneaky diabetes warning signs that Arizona residents assume are dehydration
Older adults with diabetes are: 2X MORE LIKELY to visit an emergency room 2X MORE LIKELY to develop dementia 2X MORE LIKELY to die from heart disease or stroke Type two diabetes warning signs are sneaky things, wreaking havoc in our bodies long before it’s detected. For the undiagnosed, the statistics are disturbing. Out of […]
Healthy Together
Fitness is a family affair for three generations By Alison Stanton To say that Mia Ciotola is close to her mom, Donna Allen, and her grandma, Dolores Thomas, is an understatement. The three women text and phone each other frequently and get together as often as they can. “We are definitely a close-knit family,” Mia […]
Have You Been Screened for Osteoporosis?
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that makes a person’s bones weak and more likely to break. Approximately half of all adults age 50 and older are at risk of breaking a bone and should be concerned about bone health. Further, one in two women and up to […]
Spinach-Mushroom-Cheese Quiche
Ingredients 1 pre-made pie crust 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups fresh spinach ½ cup mushrooms ¼ cup onions 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 6 eggs ½ cup milk ¼ cup sour cream Salt and pepper to taste Paprika Directions Preheat oven to 350º. Put the pie crust into a pie pan and prick several […]
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 […]
