Category Archives: Health Basics

The health concerns accompanying aging are an important topic as the population of older adults in the US continues to grow. The number of people 65 and older is projected to double in the next 40 years.1 What common health concerns will play a role as this phenome...     read more →

August marks National Immunization Awareness Month, and it’s a perfect opportunity to make sure your vaccines are up to date to protect you against serious illness. It may surprise you to learn that 42,000 adults die each year in the U.S. due to vaccine-preventable...     read more →

Each year worldwide, viral hepatitis claims a life every 30 seconds. Many of us are unaware of how this disease could impact us, including our personal risk level, symptoms to watch for, and when to have a conversation with our doctor about hepatitis. The World...     read more →

If you or a loved one were to have a stroke, do you know all the symptoms to look for and what to do? Every 40 seconds in the United States, someone has a stroke. 1 Understanding stroke, stroke symptoms, and what to do in an emergency is crucial. This is especially...     read more →

In our lifetimes, we all experience infections of many kinds. These can be as simple as a common cold, or more severe, requiring medical care. For many of us, most if not all infections we might experience are not much of a threat. But for the senior population, it...     read more →