Are You At Risk For A Stroke?
All too frequently, many of us act like we don’t know believe the data or care. Perhaps, we think it will be someone else. But here are two sobering statistics: Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost three-quarters of all strokes occur in adults over age 65. It’s...Read More
Open Wide And Press Print: Innovation in Dentistry With 3D Printing
3D printing is the process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital model. 3D printers have already been used to make everything from iPhone cases, coffee cups, and fully functional musical instruments like acoustic guitars and flutes. They’re even being used to revolutionize medicine and surgery with 3D printed anatomical models, which give surgeons extremely...Read More
Clearing Up Questions About Glaucoma
More than 3 million Americans have glaucoma—but only half of them know it. Glaucoma is a condition that occurs when too much pressure builds up in the eyes. Unchecked, it can damage the optic nerve, which enables your brain to process and see everything around you. Untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness. It’s estimated that in the U.S. 2.4 million people—including...Read More
The Grass Is Greener (and Taken Care Of For You!) On The Other Side: Considering The Benefits of Independent Living
Jessica and Lee had owned their home since 1980. They’d held onto the house long after their two children had moved on and started families of their own. They loved the neighborhood and the school where he taught was a bike ride away. But as they settled into retirement, they realized they no longer needed a 5-bedroom house anymore, or wanted to deal with the work and expense of...Read More