By Emily Murray For those with aging family members, few things are as heartbreaking as dealing with dementia. Suddenly the person who once took care of you no longer remembers who you are, becomes lost or confused frequently and relies on you for daily care. You may also be wondering if this is something you … Continue reading Dementia Increase Projected→
If you are anything like me, you are probably looking at the holidays and thinking of one thing… I AM GOING TO GAIN SO MUCH WEIGHT! Ah yes, it is the most wonderful time of year, A time of joy, time of peace on earth, good will towards men and stuffing our faces! From Christmas … Continue reading Seasons Eatings – 5 Tips to Healthier Holidays→
By Emily Murray Call it “cold feet” or a “case of nerves” but apparently if you are getting a gut feeling prior to your wedding day, it might be a sign that you are headed for divorce. While this sounds very doom and gloom, researchers studied a group of 135 newlywed couples over four years … Continue reading “Gut Feeling” May be Most Effective Indicator of Marriage Longevity→
This month here at KwikMed, we have taken time, as well as plenty of scratches to our faces to celebrate Movember. Yes, it is that time of year when men put away the razors, shaving cream and after shave and see how much hair we can grow on our faces in a month. While there … Continue reading What’s With all the Hairy Faces – Why I Love the Movember Movement→
By Emily Murray Nuts have long been hailed for their nutritional benefits, but according to a new study they may actually be the key to longevity. A study conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School looked at a large population of men and women. The correlation between nut consumption and longevity was studied … Continue reading Eating Nuts Linked to Longevity→
By Emily Murray Most of us have been told how important it is to take our vitamins. This typically begins early on as children and we continue the tradition for generations to come. Have you ever wondered if these pills are worth the expense and effort to take each day? According to a new study, … Continue reading Are Vitamins Really Worth the Cost?→
By Emily Murray By now, you’ve most likely heard the term ‘fat shaming’ and may have already developed an opinion about it for yourself. In another recent post, we discussed a mother who came under heavy criticism for a photograph she thought was inspiring but many felt was nothing more than a ploy to make … Continue reading The Lululemon Debate – Is Fat Shaming Once Again to Blame?→
By Emily Murray Today is World Diabetes Day, which helps bring awareness to a disease that affects millions across the globe. What many diabetics may not realize however is that eye care becomes increasingly important after diagnosis. Diabetic eye disease is one commonly missed issue associated with the disease. In fact, there are several conditions … Continue reading Eye Health Monitoring Important for Diabetics→
By Emily Murray As technology evolves, so do our interactions with others. Before everyone had a smart phone, courtship consisted of calls to land line phones and love letters even before that. So now that we can communicate with our significant other with an easy text message are we helping or hurting the communication in … Continue reading To Text or Not to Text – Study Answers the Question for Couples→
By Emily Murray While we live in a culture where the word “fat” is inherently bad, it’s important not to overlook the importance of “good fats.” Most of us know about these as they are contained in foods like avocado, nuts and other healthy foods but new studies have found that when women consume these … Continue reading Mediterranean Diet Linked to Longer Life in Women→