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PUMPING IRONY: A Long-Term Rehab Project

COVID has drawn fresh attention to our broken long-term-care system, sparking some ambitious government initiatives. But recent research suggests there’s much more work to be done.

By Craig Cox

Someone left the keys in the refrigerator.

PUMPING IRONY: A Detour on the Road to Dementia?

The latest thinking on Alzheimer’s disease suggests we may slow its development with diet and lifestyle shifts, but a recent harrowing experience has me wondering whether my brain is already too far gone — or if I just need to pay better attention to what I’m doing.

By Craig Cox

Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Two birds over a couple of orange halves.

PUMPING IRONY: Reunion

Like many empty nesters, I often wonder what role I should be playing in my adult children’s lives. An unexpected visit from our daughter after months of silence provided some clarity.

By Craig Cox

PUMPING IRONY: Destined for Diabetes?

A prediabetes diagnosis can trigger all sorts of nightmarish scenarios, but mounting evidence suggests that seniors are a lot less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than we’ve been led to believe.

By Craig Cox

A hospital bed with blue-and-white bedding

PUMPING IRONY: An ER for the Elderly

A promising wave of geriatric emergency departments, designed to cut hospital costs and better accommodate seniors, has been slowed by a lack of support from insurers — including Medicare.

By Craig Cox

A person with a COVID vaccine card gives the thumbs-up.

PUMPING IRONY: O Lucky Man!

I’ve never won a contest of any sort in my life, so when I got word that I’d been chosen to receive a COVID vaccine, I figured there must be some mistake.

By Craig Cox

Covid-19

Coach Anika and a plate of healthy food.

5 Secrets to Fat Loss

In this webinar, Coach Anika walks through five areas to focus on for weight-loss progress post-2020.

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Metabolism/Weight Loss Sleep

Your Questions, Answered: What Are Some Simple Things I Can Do for My Gut Health?

Most of us have heard that good digestive health is key to overall health. While there are a lot of approaches to consider, there are a few new non-negotiables to start with.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Gut Health

5 Ways to Stay Connected While Confined

Loneliness can present a real health threat — especially for the elderly — but everywhere you look, people are finding new ways to engage with one another.

By Craig Cox

Community Home/Living