To meet the needs of retirees looking to stay active in their golden years, several independent living communities have instituted fitness regimens that go beyond gentle aerobics and shuffleboard. Keeping residents active has become the goal of these communities because regular exercise can promote longevity and help ward off chronic illnesses like depression. According to… [Continue Reading]
Adults with aging parents often have to walk their parents through the process of getting a cancer diagnosis and treatment, which can be hard in and of itself. But add to it the side effects of getting treatment, and caring for mom and dad can be a lot more complicated. One of the side effects… [Continue Reading]
What is short bowel syndrome? The average length of the human small intestine is between 600 and 800 centimeters long while those who suffer from short bowel syndrome have an intestine that is under 200 centimeters, which is well under half that of a healthy intestinal tract. Short bowel syndrome, also referred to as short… [Continue Reading]
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