Photo by Gerd Altmann Parkinson’s disease is a disorder involving a deterioration of the central nervous system, especially the motor system, resulting in shaking, rigidity of the limbs, slowness, and…
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Photo by truthseeker08–2411480 Chronic pain can be a very disabling condition for many adults, and can lead to debilitating depression, sleep difficulty, and interference with one’s usual personal, social, and…
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Photo by mohamed_hassan Obesity is an excessive accumulation of fat that presents a risk to one’s health. In 2017, according to the World Health Organization, over 4 million people died…
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Chronic respiratory disease impacts the airways and structures of our lungs and causes limitations in airflow. The most common are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, though pulmonary hypertension…
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Photo by Karolina Grabowska Signs and symptoms of kidney disease may not appear until irreversible damage has occurred. Because many medical conditions increase the risk of kidney disease, including diabetes,…
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Urinary incontinence is a common and often embarrassing problem for men and women and can range from occasionally leaking urine when coughing or laughing to episodes of strong and uncontrollable…
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The following is derived from the Handbook of Health and Behavior: Psychological Treatment Strategies for the Nursing Home Patient Joseph M. Casciani, PhD This is part of a series where…
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Photo by Myriams-Fotos Diabetes is a chronic disease that is caused by high levels of blood sugar, or glucose, that eventually causes damage to the heart, blood vessels, nerves, kidneys,…
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by Joseph Casciani THE RESEARCH It’s not surprising to learn that spending time outdoors has beneficial effects on our physical well-being. There is a considerable amount of research suggesting that more contact…
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This is an invitation to join us for the next episode of the Living to 100 Club radio program with our special guest, Belinda Farrell. We will learn about the…
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As the title suggests, this program explores the nature of chronic illness from different behavioral health perspectives: describe how personality types, core beliefs, and behavioral habits affect chronic illness; what…
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