Are you taking the wrong pain meds?
Posted on June 2, 2015 by bob in Health
The use of opioid painkillers such as Vicodin and Oxycontin is on the rise and this trend is taking its toll. Opioids account for 46 deaths each day in the United States — more than any other drug. Is your pain medication the best option for you? Depending on the type of pain you’re experiencing, […]
Exercise & Aging Myths
Posted on June 2, 2015 by bob in Health
Myth #1: Exercise only benefits the body. Exercise benefits hearts, muscles, bones, reduces the risk of health problems such as diabetes, kidney disease and arthritis, and also benefits the brain. Exercise strengthens connections in the brain and lessens the damaging effects of stress and depression. Myth #2: Age determines optimum fitness routine. The appropriate type […]
Everyday Noises & Hearing Loss
Posted on April 30, 2015 by bob in Health
About 14 percent of people between the ages of 45–64 have some type of hearing loss, which you might notice as difficulty following conversations or trouble hearing children and women with high voices. Though one in three people over the age of 65 have hearing loss, they tend to wait a long time before doing […]
Health Benchmarks @ 50, 60 & 70
Posted on April 1, 2015 by bob in Features, Health
By Liza Kaufman Hogan, Next Avenue, www.nextavenue.org This is the second in a series on skills and knowledge valuable at different stages of life, focusing on staying healthy through your 50s and beyond. Prime’s online version of this and the previous article provide extensive links to additional information. — 50 — By age 50, it’s good […]
Finding an Arthritis-Friendly Vehicle
Posted on November 30, 2014 by bob in Health
Pain, fatigue, reduced joint range of motion, loss of muscle strength — experiencing any one of these arthritis-related symptoms can make driving a challenging proposition. In fact, according to a recent study in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, many drivers with arthritis report that symptoms affect their ability to perform even the most basic […]
COPD in Alabama
Posted on November 1, 2014 by bob in Health
“9.1% of residents in Alabama have COPD…higher rates of tobacco use may contribute to a high prevalence of COPD in southern states.” November is COPD Awareness Month, an opportune time to learn about the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and a disease that kills one person every four minutes. Alabama, unfortunately, has […]
11 Exercise Tips for Busy People
Posted on August 30, 2014 by bob in Health
You know how critical regular physical activity is. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) recommends healthy older adults engage in at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity exercise a week to reap substantial health benefits. That translates to 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Even if you already […]
Tai Chi Society’s Health Recovery Class
Posted on August 1, 2014 by bob in Health
Four years ago Enterprise resident Mel Prokiti began experiencing dizziness and vertigo, resulting in some falls. After observing a Tai Chi Health Recovery class, he began the course himself. “When I started, I was walking with a cane. After six months,” Prokiti says with a smile, “I put my cane away. And I don’t fall […]
Your Sense of Smell: The Nose, Knows…
Posted on June 30, 2014 by bob in Features, Health
Do you look forward to a meal, only to be disappointed when the food doesn’t taste good or tastes different than you think it should? The problem could be your sense of smell. It’s a very important sense, providing not only a great memory of your dad’s cologne or mother’s perfume, but alerting you to […]
Aqua-cise
Posted on June 30, 2014 by bob in Health, Moving Free
Water babies, that’s us. We’re at home in liquid from pre-birth and we seem to naturally gravitate to it. We love the ocean, the lake the pool, the hot tub, and the bathtub. What is it about water that means so much to us? It surrounds us, it cradles us, and it supports us. We’re […]
