An Ounce of Prevention
Diabetes Prevention Program helps those with prediabetes By Alison Stanton After being diagnosed with prediabetes, Mary Nielson knew it was time to get serious about changing her diet and lifestyle. “I had already been losing weight, but I had hit a spot where it was not going any further. My hemoglobin A1c level kept coming […]
Spotting the Signs
Valley Fever symptoms, risk factors and treatments By Alison Stanton The Valley of the Sun may be known for its sunny weather and bright blue skies, but there can also be a dark side to desert life: Valley Fever. “When it comes to the number of Valley Fever cases, Maricopa County is ground zero,” says […]
Love Your Lungs
In order to help keep their lungs as healthy as possible, older adults should do the following: Don’t smoke; if you are already a smoker, try to quit. Engage in regular aerobic exercise that can help strengthen the lungs. Have a primary care physician check the lungs during annual checkups. Work on improving overall health, […]
Functional Fitness
What it is and how you can improve it By Alison Stanton What do picking up a bag of groceries, getting in and out of the bathtub, and pulling the trash can to the curb all have in common? They are all examples of having functional fitness—a term that Rhonda J. Zonoozi, BS, CHWC, EP-C, […]
At-home Fitness Tips
When it comes to being as functionally fit as possible, people should try to stay as active as they can. “Inactivity is a big culprit when it comes to problems with functional fitness,” Rhonda says. “As people get older, they can become inactive, which weakens the muscles and the bones and make them more frail.” […]
Skin Cancer 101
Tips on preventing skin cancer and when to get screened By Alison Stanton The beautiful, sunny weather that is so prevalent in Arizona can have a dark side. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and Arizona’s plentiful sunshine puts residents at high risk for developing this deadly disease. […]
Ensuring Medication Safety
Tips on properly storing and taking pills, vitamins and other drugs By Alison Stanton When medications are taken correctly, they can help people feel better, keep symptoms at bay and even cure disease. Unfortunately, notes Dawn Sullivan, Pharm.D., board certified geriatric pharmacist, some older adults may unwittingly put their health at risk by the way […]
Medication Safety Resources
When was the last time you cleaned out your household supply of expired or unused medicines? To ensure the medicines you take are both safe and effective, keep an eye on the expiration dates and safely dispose of any expired or unwanted medicines. NON-NARCOTIC MEDICATIONS: Mix medicines (do not crush tablets or capsules) with an […]
Help While Healing
Sun Health Care Transitions Program focuses on supporting patients after hospitalization By Gretchen Pahia When Surprise resident Don Grover had open-heart surgery in January he and his wife Joyce realized they had questions they didn’t think to ask before leaving the hospital. The care Don received at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, during […]
Stress Less as You Recuperate
If you or a loved one has experienced a hospitalization or significant health event, you know that the recovery period can be a stressful and challenging time. Here are some tips to help you as you regain strength and begin to feel better. See your primary care physician (PCP) within the first one to two […]
