Health Wellness Gems

Burnout can and does strike anyone who’s under continuous pressure to perform or achieve.  Also, anyone who’s just plain tired of what they’re doing can burn out.
Burnout isn’t something that hits out of the blue. Rather, it is a long, slow process arising from repeated frustration and unmet expectations....

Older adults – especially men – tend to develop two kinds of sleep disturbances.
One is sleep apnea: Breathing stops for short periods of time and is followed by loud snoring. The other is nocturnal myoclonus, or restless legs: frequent jerking motions that sometimes awaken both the jerker and the person who shares the bed....

Dentures require active care, not just a nightly soak. Improper denture care leads to bad breath, unsightly stains, diseased gums, and damage to the dentures. Daily dental hygiene should include these measures:
Brush your tongue and gums with a soft brush to keep your breath fresh and your gums healthy....

Macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness for those over 55 years of age. The central part of the retina (the macula) deteriorates, leading to loss of central, or “straight ahead” vision. One or both eyes may be affected.
If you’re 40 or older, you should have annual eye exam to check for macular degeneration....