Prevention and Wellness

The sweet strawberry, the perfect bite-sized blueberry, the luscious raspberry. These palate-pleasing fruits are bursting with flavor. And something more: They contain anthocyanin a potential heart-protecting chemical.

We don't need to tell you how important sleep is for your physical and emotional health. You know how lousy you feel when you don't get enough. But have you ever noticed how terrible you look when you're sleep deprived? It's not pretty. You need your beauty sleep. 

What do an icy sidewalk, a rug and an electrical cord have in common? They could cause you to fall and become injured. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths, non-fatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma among older adults.

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

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. 

he best weapon against breast cancer is prevention and early diagnosis through screening. But at what age should you have your first screening? And what screening exam should you choose? 

Whether you're laughing at memes or videos on your phone, listening to your favorite comedian or on the verge of tears from the office clown, a good laugh seems to do wonders for your mind and body.

Not sure you are taking your medications correctly? Managing medication can be difficult, particularly if you are taking several and treating different conditions. Ensure that you're taking your medicine safely and effectively with these 10 tips.