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Delirium is a sudden change in a person's mental state that fluctuates over short periods of time. Read on to learn more.

Delirium happens most often in older people who have a serious illness. There's a greater risk if the person has dementia. But delirium can happen at any age.

If you have a friend or family member who is at risk for delirium, you can do things to help. There's no guarantee that these measures will prevent delirium. But they may reduce risk.

Delirium is treated by finding and treating the cause. It has many possible causes, such as reaction to medicines, changes in blood chemistry, infections, strokes, and acute heart diseases.

Delirium is a sudden change in a person's mental state. The signs of delirium happen quickly, over the course of hours or days. Read on for a checklist and 2 simple tests to help you determine if a loved one has delirium.

Force or friction against the bottom of your foot can cause calluses and corns that can lead to pressure injuries. You can look for signs of pressure injuries when you check your feet.

Take care to clean your feet and check them for hot spots, small cracks, or sores. See your provider if you find areas of concern. Your provider can treat problems before they become more serious.

Too much cholesterol in your blood can lead to blocked arteries. Eating foods that contain cholesterol can raise your blood cholesterol. Planning meals that are low in cholesterol and saturated fat helps reduce the level of cholesterol in your blood. Try to eat less than 200 mg of cholesterol a day.

Eating healthy for your heart doesn't have to be hard or boring. You just need to know how to make healthier choices. That means eating mostly foods that are low in fat and high in fiber.