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Driving is a key to independence, no matter your age! However, driving at night presents challenges as we grow older due to a decrease in contrast, sensitivity, depth perception and color perception in lower light conditions. 

Experts from AAA Senior Driving recommend the following tips to help keep you driving safe when the lights come on and the stars come out: 

The holiday season is upon us, but does the thought of family commitments, cooking and shopping stress you out? 

For many, the several weeks can produce extra stress, a breakdown in healthy eating habits and even depression. But you and your family can take on new traditions that may help reduce the season's stress and make your holidays healthy and happy.

Perhaps nothing signals that your little girl is growing up like the start of her period. Since so many of my patients ask me how to discuss this topic with their daughters and what to expect, here are a few pointers:

Start the Discussion Early

Don't wait until your daughter actually starts her period (which, on average, occurs around age 12 or 13) to start talking about menstruation. I generally recommend that you begin broaching the subject as early as age 8. Yes, some girls start sexual development that young! 

Most patients with heart failure (HF) respond well to medications and lifestyle changes to keep them feeling well and out of the hospital. Below you’ll find five things you can do right away to help you feel better and lessen the chance of having to call the doctor or be admitted.

This is a question that is frequently asked and rarely understood; even by those who have had diabetes for a long time. Some believe that having well-controlled diabetes means you don't feel sick or have symptoms; others feel you are controlled if you take your medications; and a vast majority of people just have no idea what any of it means. Do you?