When you crawl under the covers and fall asleep at night, your body and brain go to work, essentially running a critical reboot process. Most of the good stuff happens when you’ve reached a deep sleep, which is why it’s so important to get a full night’s rest (which is 7 to 9 hours for […]
When Nina Winner’s daughters, Mara and Abigail, go to a sleepover or a birthday party, they have to take packed meals with them. They can’t eat what the other kids are eating because they have celiac—a genetic auto-immune disease—and their father has it, too. Her daughters’ and husband’s diagnoses inspired Nina to get involved […]
Falling is a common and serious problem for older adults. Approximately one of every three seniors will fall this year. Here are some tips to lower the risk of falls at home: Increase lighting along pathways and entryways Install handrails on both sides of steps/stairs Install nightlights in nearby outlets Use non-skid mats or […]
