ACCORDING TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, LESS THAN 10% OF U.S. HOMES ARE “AGING-READY.”   What is an “aging-ready home?” The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a division of the

The life expectancy for men is nearly six years younger than women due to an increased risk of life-threatening conditions including not regularly visiting their healthcare provider and failing to

One in 20 people has some kind of thyroid disorder which may be temporary or permanent. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the front of the

According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Special Report, Alzheimer’s disease is a type of brain disease caused by damage to nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. The brain’s neurons are

Handwashing helps prevent illnesses and the spread of infections to others The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that regular handwashing is one of the best ways to

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention define high blood pressure as the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to