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Helping Seniors Live Healthier Lives

Now that I'm a senior, I find it difficult to get around like I did as a younger person. But I won't let that stop me from doing the things I love to do every day. After speaking to my doctor about my health, I realize that there are so many things I can use to improve the way I get around town and home. Instead of relying on my kids to take me shopping or to the doctor, I call a senior care taxi for my needs. I also use my motorized wheelchair to help me move around my home. This independence helps me focus on what's important in life — my family. I hope that as a senior, you also find ways to improve your life. My blog can help you do so.

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Advantages Of A Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program

Posted on June 22, 2021

Gaining some weight may cause self-esteem issues as you may not like the overweight look, and your favorite clothes may no longer fit. Additionally, being overweight can cause health-related problems. For instance, obesity increases the risk of developing diabetes, hypertension, and even sleep apnea. Therefore, you need to manage your weight. While various weight loss solutions such as exercising and intermittent fasting may be effective, these methods may not be ideal for you. [Read More]

How Your Gastroenterologist May Treat A Hiatal Hernia

Posted on May 20, 2021

If you have been experiencing heartburn, trouble swallowing, and other symptoms that your primary care doctor believes may indicate a hiatal hernia, then they will probably refer you to a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. The process of diagnosing a hiatal hernia is quite simple. Your GI doctor will send a scope down your esophagus and take a look at the area where it meets your stomach. If they see evidence of your stomach pushing through your diagram, they'll diagnose you with a hiatal hernia. [Read More]

Appendix Removal? A General Surgeon Can Help

Posted on April 23, 2021

Appendectomies are very common. If your appendix becomes inflamed, the doctor will remove it to ensure that it does not burst. A burst appendix can be fatal, which makes the role of a general surgical care provider incredibly important. If you have been told that you need to have your appendix removed, you may want to know more about the surgery. Here's what you need to know. What Are the Signs That You Need To Have Your Appendix Removed? [Read More]

Dog Doesn't Like Taking Pills? Here's What You Need To Know About Getting Your Dog To Take Its Medicine

Posted on March 22, 2021

If you're like most pet owners, the time will come when it's necessary for your pet to take prescription medication — and as you may already know, this may be easier said than done. Many dogs are notoriously averse to swallowing medicine in any form, and pet owners are often left feeling exasperated when they find pills they thought their furry friends had swallowed on the floor several hours later. Medication time often becomes a stressful ordeal for pets as well as their owners, and some pets become absolute masters at tricking their humans into thinking that they've swallowed their pills when they actually haven't. [Read More]