Is Pilates for Seniors a Good Idea?

At one time, Pilates was a specialized form of exercise limited to a handful of professional practitioners. In recent times, Pilates has become one of the biggest exercise fads in America. Almost every town and city across this great country has a professional Pilates studio, staffed by certified instructors. Pilates, however, is not just another … Read more

Aging Family Member? | What to do?

(BPT) – As we get older, the ones we love inevitably age too. For many, there comes a time where you are no longer just a son, daughter or family member. You become a caregiver. Ensuring your aging family member or loved one is able to manage and afford their medical treatments can have an … Read more

Sudden Rapid Heartbeat

(Family Features) A feeling of dread washed over Donnette Smith after she felt her chest jolt. “Please, God. Not here, not now,” she thought. In the middle of her church choir performance, her heart started racing uncontrollably. High off the ground, she fought off feeling faint while perched in the middle of the third row … Read more

3 Expert Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

Better night's sleep

For many, sleep doesn’t come easy. Up to 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. They include such problems as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome. Nights are spent staring at the walls as insomnia takes control. For others, it is frequently waking from snoring or gasping for air due to untreated … Read more

Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest

The Adams are all smiles after surviving both heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest

(BPT) – Within just eight days, Michael Adams, a 59-year-old husband and father of two from Moore, OK, suffered a heart attack and a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). He survived them both. Many think a heart attack and SCA are the same. They are not. In fact, they are very different. Recent heart attack victims … Read more