"I'm losing my mind."........"My brain is like a sieve."........"I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached." We've all said things like this at moments of confusion or forgetfulness; however when it is more than just an occasional memory glitch, cognitive impairment can...

With school out and Fourth of July already in the rearview, many in our area will be headed down to the shore for the weekend, a week – or maybe even the rest summer. Being near the water can be a lot of fun and for many, memories are made that will last a lifetime....

The reality is, we eat for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, we eat to stay alive. We eat to support and sustain bodily function. This is what hunger pangs tell us. Don’t we also eat because... It’s noon and, therefore, lunchtime? We have dinner plans with...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated May 31 as No Tobacco Day.  It is no secret that smoking and other tobacco use are hazardous to your health, but as with any addiction, it can be difficult to break the habit.  In 2015, approximately 15% (36.5million)...

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, as designated by the  National Stroke Association. For starters, what is a stroke?  The fifth leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of adult disability, a stroke is defined as a “brain attack” when blood flow is...

With the arrival of Spring and warmer weather, there is a sense of renewal, refreshing and cleaning – hence the name Spring Cleaning. This is a perfect time of year to open up the windows, let in fresh air and tackle those items which only really need a once or twice...

Some see beautiful blossoms as trees and flowers bloom. About 50 million others in the United States (those who suffer from nasal allergies) see an attack from the yellow pollen that seems to be everywhere flying through the air.  The bright colors of the flowers are...

The Internet is full of conflicting information about healthy living. First, we're told that fat is bad for us, now it's good. First, we're told that sugar is okay because it's low calorie, now we are told that sugar is the root of all of our health problems. We know...