Every October we are immersed in a sea of pink – the color for breast cancer awareness – yet the No. 1 killer of women in America remains heart disease. In fact, twice as many women die from stroke or cardiovascular disease than all cancers combined, including...
We are a nation of caregivers – according to the National Alliance for Caregiving one in every three households includes a family member who is caring for a loved one who physically or mentally requires help with some or many of life’s activities. It may start by...
Every October we are immersed in a sea of pink – the color for breast cancer awareness – yet the No. 1 killer of women in America remains heart disease. In fact, twice as many women die from stroke or cardiovascular disease than all cancers combined, including...
Caregivers often have no time to care for themselves - aerobic fitness, good nutrition and ways to de-stress take time - something caregivers just don't have. Heart disease is the #1 killer of both men and women and caregivers are more at risk for this deadly killer....
Amour (2012) If you are or have recently been a caregiver for a spouse, this Oscar-nominated Best Picture may be too raw and real for you to bear. However, send your adult children, your friends and others to see it before it leaves theaters or have...
Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer of women? As a caregiver, you have an increased risk for stress that can lead to other health issues. Go Red for the American Heart Association this month and find more heart health tips on our Me Time Monday page.