With more than one in three American adults classified as obese, nearly one in four adults living with diabetes, and heart disease accounting for one in every four deaths in America each year, nutrition and exercise have never been more important. Learn how Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) are using nutrition to take an active role in preventing diseases and as a therapeutic agent in the management of chronic disease.

 

Medications can be essential in your care to help you recover from an illness or surgery, manage conditions or treat a disease. While beneficial, there could still be significant risks even when the right medications are prescribed. Here are six tips to help make sure you or a loved one are getting the benefits of the medications while limiting risks.

If you or a loved one is living with one or more chronic health conditions, you may know too well the cycle of doctor’s visits or trips to the hospital for help managing symptoms. Depending on your situation, it can be difficult or inconvenient to leave home, find transportation or afford the additional medical bills. Learn eight ways home health can benefit both your budget and independence.

When you’re caring for someone you love, it’s easy to forget that you also have needs. You may tend to put them aside in favor of being in the moment and staying on top of your commitment to our loved one. But this situation can unfortunately add challenges to your situation, leading to incidents of exhaustion, burnout, depression and even illness and disease.

Occupational therapy is an essential part of recovery from a serious injury or illness because it helps people re-learn all the activities they might normally do in their daily life. Learn more about how occupational therapy helps people regain their independence.

 

Aging – it’s inevitable. However, for the sake of your health, it’s important to know what normal aging feels like and what should be of a concern. We’ve adapted some tips from the Mayo Clinic to help you promote good health no matter what age you are.

A recent study claims that one in three dementia cases may be preventable through certain lifestyle changes. Read more to learn about five habits you can pick up that could help cut your risk for dementia.

Losing a loved one is difficult at any age, but it is especially hard on a child or teen. Bereavement camps provide children and teens with a nurturing environment where they can talk through emotions and their experience with other children going through a loss, as well as education on coping tools so they are more prepared when returning to life after camp. Continue reading to learn more.

Hospice care is a proven approach to help improve pain and symptom management and quality of life, in a variety of settings, wherever a person calls home. Unfortunately, many people still don’t receive care soon enough to make a significant difference in the last few months or weeks of their lives. Learn more about the benefits of hospice care.

Daughters providing care for a parent who also work outside the home often find they need to switch to a less demanding job, take time off or quit work altogether to make time for their caregiving duties. Learn why personal home care assistance is becoming more popular and accessible for those caring for mom or dad.