Fighting cancer is never easy. The older someone becomes, the more difficult fighting cancer gets. Not only does age tend to compromise someone’s immune system and overall health, it also makes people more likely to suffer from other … [Read more...]
Good News in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Cancer is devastating by any measurement. My family has been impacted by it, and I’m sure yours has too. But when it comes to the fight against breast cancer, there’s been some major progress. A recent report indicates that those who are … [Read more...]
Sleep’s Place in a Healthy Lifestyle
A new study gives us another reminder of just how important sleep is. The study found that those who get less than five hours of sleep each night in the mid-like years or later are at a higher risk of developing different … [Read more...]
Robotic Surgery Speeds Up Recovery
A new study led by the University College of London indicates that robotic surgery can help improve patient recovery and is relatively safer than traditional surgical methods. The team recently published their findings in the medical … [Read more...]
The Accumulative Impact of Drinking Alcohol
Over time, drinking alcohol with regularity can cause some serious health issues. As we age, the impact is compounded. Things that might not have been issues when we were younger can become serious health impairments. Regular alcohol use … [Read more...]
How Breast Cancer Impacts Seniors
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so to honor that, I thought that it was fitting to spend some time talking about how breast cancer specifically impacts the senior population. When it comes to women, breast cancer is … [Read more...]
Cholesterol Control Can Help Relieve Chemo Pain
Individuals that undergo chemotherapy often face a condition known as peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). It is very painful and can be chronic. In the past opioids have been used to help combat this pain, but opioid use brings about its own … [Read more...]
Cancer Brings Other Issues
A new report from the European Society of Cardiology indicates that people who are being treated for cancer are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke than the general population is. 28 different cancer types … [Read more...]
Does Cannabis Have a Place in Senior Care?
Canada recently legalized recreational marijuana use, and a whole host of ethical questions have been raised across the globe regarding whether or not this should be repeated in other countries. On one hand, this drug brings about a lot of … [Read more...]
New Model for Treating Cancer
Cancer treatments are something that elderly individuals pay a lot of attention to. After all, the older someone gets, the higher the chances that they will develop a form of cancer become. Unfortunately, time does not do us any favors when … [Read more...]
Caregivers Helping with Cancer Care Work Hard
When someone suffers from cancer, the amount of care that they need tends to go up when compared to other elderly individuals in need of care. A recent study looked at different health conditions and how they impacted the caregivers that … [Read more...]