Chronic Illness and Aging
Many people assume that chronic health problems are an inevitable part of aging. While it is true your likelihood of suffering from many diseases and health conditions does increase as you age, it is not necessarily a given. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “older adults who practice healthy behaviors, take advantage […]
Smile, It’s Friday and It’s Good for Your Heart!
Staying positive is linked to a longer life for heart disease patients. The study says there is hope for the grumpy among us as well–more exercise!
A Smile a Day May Keep the Heart Doc Away!
According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, a John Hopkins team of medical researchers examined 7,400 Americans and found an association between optimism and fewer cardiac events. While the study couldn’t prove cause-and-effect, Lisa Yanek, the study lead, found that despite having many risk factors for heart disease, the […]
