How to quit smoking

How to quit smoking? The first step is you need to want to quit.  This is something you need to do, no one can do it for you or force you to do it.   The second step is to write down the reason why you decided to quit.  It is good to tell your family...

Prevent heart attacks and strokes

Heart attacks and strokes are a major cause of chronic illness and death in the US. They are a reason why people are unable to care for themselves and have to be admitted into nursing homes. Heart attacks and strokes can be prevented, how? The American Heart...

Our Stories are Good Medicine

As a person ages there are lots of losses that occur. Loss of work, possible loss of spouse or children, loss of house and home, loss of person such as memory, ability to move, hear, see etc…This can cause a down mood or even depression. But there are ways to combat...

Communication

Communication can be become harder as we age.  This can present problems with caregivers, family and friends.  It can lead to isolation of the elder person. Communication is dependent on both persons who are involved and each is equally responsible to try...
Caffeine

Caffeine

Coffee and tea contain caffeine that can help you be awake and alert.  8 out 0f 10 Americans consume caffeine in some form.   So how does caffeine work?  It blocks the receptors in the brain for a chemical called adenosine that is naturally made in your...