Health & Wellness

A popular falsehood is that yoga is for young slim people who can contort their bodies naturally like a pretzel. This simply not the case. Yoga is beneficial for many of all ages by reducing stress and anxiety, improving flexibility and overall fitness performance. Yoga can also be beneficial for your heart and overall health, assist with weight loss and help with chronic conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis. Yoga also keeps us in tune with ourselves and a feeling of connection with our own bodies. 

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Arguably one of the most American traditions is being able to hop in the car and drive wherever your heart desires. Road trips are inherent to our culture and are often considered a rite of passage. Even as we get older, that urge to hit the open road doesn’t really diminish. Luckily, many older individuals are perfectly capable of driving safely, even into their 70s and 80s. However, age does have an effect on our ability to be completely safe behind the wheel.

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New Alzheimer’s Association Report Reveals Sharp Increases in Alzheimer’s Prevalence, Deaths and Costs of Care | Alzheimer’s deaths in Georgia increased by 201 percent from 2000 - 2015. 

Atlanta– For the second consecutive year, total payments to care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will surpass a quarter of a trillion dollars ($277 billion), which includes an increase of nearly $20 billion from last year, according to data reported in the Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released today.  

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Connecting young people (children and teenagers) and seniors can be extremely beneficial in fostering understanding between the two generations and helping to promote interaction. It doesn’t matter if the connection is made through organized programs or activities at home -– ultimately the benefits of connecting these two groups will:

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  1. Music reduces stress, anxiety, and pain in seniors
  2. Shopping for Seniors
  3. We are ditching chemicals and going organic ~and yes “Natural” can be effective
  4. ORAL HYGIENE: Why it’s important for Senior Health
  5. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Explained: The Most Common Cause of Heart Related Death Under the Age of 30
  6. Dogwood Forest, Helping Seniors with Long Term Care Insurance
  7. Dogwood Forest of Grayson Helps Their Residents with VA Benefits
  8. Need your medical records but your doctor’s office is closed?
  9. Understanding the Importance of Hydration for Senior Adults at Dogwood Forest of Grayson
  10. Thyroid Symptoms with Normal Labs?
  11. Seniors Benefit from Exercising Mind and Body at Dogwood Forest of Grayson
  12. Season’s Grievings: Coping with Grief through the Holidays
  13. Dr. Gary Iskol, DDS and Dr. Craig Fisk, DDS
  14. Meet Drs. Heigerick and Rampersad of Beaver Ruin Primary Care
  15. Prediabetes
  16. EMC aids in community education through free joint replacement seminars this fall
  17. Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet adds three new locations
  18. Meet Drs. Rafique and Naib of Snellville Physician Associates
  19. Don’t CareGive alone!
  20. Permission to take a nap

20/20 - Dr Carlin

The Concussion Discussion - Paige Havens