Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the most dreaded maladies associated with aging and can take a devastating toll on victims and their families More than five million Americans currently suffer from the disease and that number is expected to grow exponentially as the baby boomers enter their 60s.…
Keep Your Cool When The Heat Is On
Remember last winter when we were shivering in our boots and praying for warmer weather to arrive? Spring and summer should be seasons when we enjoy getting out in the fresh air and sunshine. But when a heat wave hits, our bodies may have precious little time for acclimation. When our bodies are suddenly thrust into high temperatures, the risk of heat-related illness is much greater. Heat stress is a burden that hot weather places on the heart and blood vessels, which comprise the backbone of the body’s cooling system. Heat-related…
June 20th, 2011 by Sheila McCormick
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