Baby boomers: Don't forget to care for your eyes as you age According to a recent survey by the Ocular Nutrition Society, almost as many baby boomers say they worry about losing their vision as they do about having heart disease or cancer. Yet, more than ha...
When hearing aids aren't enough, cochlear implants can help Straining to hear each day, even when using powerful advanced hearing aids? Feeling frustrated and sometimes even exhausted from listening? Whether it happens suddenly or gradually over time, heari...
Fighting arthritis? Exercise tips for all ability levels Regular exercise offers two important benefits for those with osteoarthritis. No matter your ability level, you can engage in meaningful, beneficial activity to help fight arthritis pain and symptoms.
Five must-make health-related New Year's resolutions Losing weight is one of the most commonly made New Year's resolutions, but it's definitely not the only health resolution you should consider making for 2012. Addressing other health issues, like y...
2012 homes will mix old and new designs under one (smaller) roof Current home decorating is not about flashy, over-the-top design; rather, it's about decorating for real life - a home that's smaller, more well-equipped and custom-made for its owners' lifestyles.
Overactive bladder? What you should know if you always 'gotta go' Do you constantly feel like you "gotta go"? When you leave the house, do you always look where the nearest bathroom is, just in case? Bladder control problems are more common than you might think. ...
Winter weather especially harsh for those with diabetes More than 26 million Americans have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. If you or a loved one have the disease, it's important to remain vigilant against complications year-ro...
Choosing the right Medicare plan: Look beyond premiums Each year, millions of seniors are able to enroll into a new Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP), and the vast number of available options can make this a daunting task. Choosing a Medicare presc...
Take control of your arthritis pain Arthritis affects the lives of nearly one in five American adults and limits the lives of countless citizens each year. In fact, arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United State...
Tips on drawing up a will It's difficult thinking about death and dying and about wills and estate planning, when you're young and starting a family or when you feel in perfectly good health. Here are some tips on how to wr...
Tell diabetes 'not me' this winter and holiday season Each winter, the cold weather and holiday festivities can bring special challenges to the nearly 26 million Americans living with diabetes - and the 79 million with prediabetes who are at grave ris...
Consolidated Waste Services, LLC is conducting a survey to see which residents do not have a trash service pick-up for the following cities, Fairfield , Ridgeway and Winnsboro for garbage...