Colorectal cancers can be prevented if the individual has been screened beginning at the age of 50. Since most colorectal cancer begins as benign polyps, the test finds and removes these growths before they can turn into cancer....

In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women. And, it is the second most common cause of cancer deaths when numbers for men and women are combined....

Timing is everything! Quick response to a possible stroke may greatly improve chances of full recovery. You need to act FAST to help save someone experiencing a stroke. To identify someone who may be having a stroke, you...

There are many lifestyle adjustments which may help provide stroke prevention in women. Please consider these tips for your elderly mother, sister, and any other females in your family. -- Choose healthy foods and drinks. Replace processed foods with...

Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in women, killing 85,000 women each year in the United States. Women and men are both susceptible to stroke factors. However, there are some differences based on gender. Below highlights...

A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, happens when blood flow to an area of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Blood carries oxygen to cells in the body. When brain cells...

Here are 5 quick benefits on how homecare staff can assist older adults managing diabetes: -- Meal preparation: Home caregivers can prepare meals that align with their senior's dietary guidelines or even shop for groceries on behalf of their clients. --...

When is the best time to get a flu shot? Ideally, it’s best to get your flu shot before the flu begins to spread in your community. I always attempt to remember during Fall season...say, October-November. It takes about...

'Tis the holiday season. And this year, that means coordinating and scheduling a flu shot, along with a covid vaccine or booster shot. If you, or your elderly parents, are planning to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster along...

The senior flu shot is considered safe, but it may cause mild side effects related to inflammation and the body’s immune response. During the week after getting the flu vaccine, seniors may experience the following symptoms: -- Soreness, tenderness, redness,...