Gally, people over 65 years of age are considered senior citizens. They are a useful part of our society and have served in every walk of life. The increased rate of population has a severe effect on a higher proportion of elderly people. For many, aging leads to decreased physical activity and breakdown and thereby changes the nutritional requirements of older adults in a negative manner. This article will look deeply into their nutritional needs and deficiencies.
1. What was your very first job?
A trip in an airplane saved Cody Welch’s life. “When I was very little, my father owned an airfield in Alpena, MI. I had a health emergency, so he flew me to the hospital,” he recalls. “While I was growing up, we transported a lot of patients out of that airfield to distant medical care facilities.” It only made sense that, after succeeding in an aviation profession all his own that Welch restarted the practice.
National Health Observances are special days, weeks or months dedicated to raising awareness of specific health ailments and topics.
If you became seriously ill or injured and could not speak for yourself, who would make decisions for you regarding your medical care?
Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
If you were given a choice between spending a few hours in a cancer treatment clinic or on a sunny beach, you’d choose the beach, right? Thanks to virtual reality headsets, patients at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute (GHCI) are benefiting from technology that allows them to take a mini-vacation while receiving treatment.
As the world continues to reopen, many people are heading back into the office to continue their professions. As we return to our corner offices, staff rooms and cafeterias, it is important to maintain a fit lifestyle and not fall into an unhealthy “cubicle funk.” What we do and how we do it can dictate whether we have the energy and wellness to pursue our other interests after a long day or week of work, or become plagued by avoidable ailments that cause us to waste our time off in recuperation and pain.
Back pain is the second most common reason that people go to see their doctor; second only to cold or flu symptoms. Those who have experienced back pain know that it can be debilitating and life-altering. Thankfully, statistics show us that 70-80% of back pain sufferers can get better without surgery within 8-10 weeks. Avoiding an occurrence of back pain would be ideal and will be the topic of this article.
