(NAPSI)—For older adults, regular physical activity is an essential part of maintaining overall health and well-being. Exercise allows them to continue normal daily activities and live their best lives throughout retirement years. And for millions of older Americans—like Ruby Dailey, Robert Groh and Willie Washington—this path to improved well-being starts with SilverSneakers Fitness. As revealed Read More …

(NAPSI)—If you ever find yourself lying awake at night, you’re not alone—even if no one else is in the room. That’s because, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-quarter of the U.S. population reports occasionally not getting enough sleep, while nearly 10 percent experience chronic insomnia. Why To Sleep Read More …

(NAPSI)—While dry mouth is a common condition that may result from a variety of factors such as smoking, aging, medication, disease, dehydration, and emotional stress, you don’t have to put up with it. The Problem Common symptoms include an overall dryness sensation in the mouth, lips, throat, eyes and skin. Bad breath, tooth decay, sticky Read More …

(NAPSI)—For the millions of Americans who suffer from joint discomfort, knowing a few facts could be very comforting. Why Joints Hurt Joints are the junction between two or more bones. When you do even the simplest of everyday activities, there is tremendous pressure on your joints. A protective cartilage cushion and joint fluid work together Read More …

(NAPSI)—Every four minutes in the United States, a stroke victim dies-but knowing the signs and symptoms to watch for can help reduce death from stroke and improve outcomes by getting people appropriate and timely care. The fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States, stroke affects Read More …

(NAPSI)—In a U.S. health care climate challenged by more patients, older patients and fewer physicians, there’s one particularly bright spot: America’s nurses. In fact, according to a recent Harris Poll, when it comes to the care received from a nurse, patients’ experiences are overwhelmingly positive1. While the nurses’ role in health care delivery continues to Read More …

(NAPSI)—Many people may not realize that it only takes two minutes for a house to be engulfed in flames. The American Red Cross and its Home Fire Campaign partners are asking everyone across the country to take the following two simple steps to help decrease the risk of home fires and save lives: Create and Read More …