Determined to show that fitness doesn’t have an age limit, one active senior is getting ready to roll through the finish line after a cross-country cycling adventure of a lifetime. Carol Zemola Garsee, a 77-year-old grandmother and breast cancer survivor, embarked on a 10-week cycling journey in February from Florida to California. Garsee will arrive […]

Your feet take you everywhere you want to go, so it’s time to take good care of them. April is Foot Health Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect occasion to make sure your feet stay healthy by checking them regularly. Your feet are the farthest body part from your heart, but they’re one of the […]

We all know the importance that healthy habits and physical fitness can have toward a good quality of life, but it can be a struggle to stay on track. Sometimes your health takes a backseat to children, work, or other obligations. Let this year’s World Health Day, being observed on Sunday, April 7, serve as […]

Spring break is a favorite time to get away with the family. Whether you’re going to your favorite theme park or headed somewhere warm and tropical, you don’t want sickness to ruin your precious time off. Dr. Ken Redcross offers some tips on how to keep healthy no matter where you travel.    I’ve been […]

Spring is just two weeks away. Longer days and warmer weather will have us eager to get active outside again. But be aware, overexertion may result in pain or injury. Those of us who spent the winter cozied up the couch should know to take it easy at first, but life happens. The yard needs […]

When Old Man Winter makes his annual visit, we all feel the chill. Colder temps can affect blood flow, making muscles and joints feel especially stiff. Cozying up by the fire seems more inviting than a brisk walk this time of year, but inactivity only adds to discomfort. Before you gear up to shovel snow […]