Many women with osteoporosis also suffer from incontinence. A Canadian clinical trial has found that simple pelvic floor muscle training can significantly reduce leakage episodes.

Preparing for an Incontinence Episode For the most part, the human body is a wonder of nature, a miraculous marvel of bio-mechanical intelligence. But it can also sometimes create an utter catastrophe of unintended dysfunction. One of the most private natural functions of the body is eliminating waste. This normal act can easily become one… Continue reading Accidents Happen

Gravity tube feeding is a feeding method that relies on gravity instead of a pump. Learn how to set appropriate flow rate for your home feeds.

High blood pressure is a condition in which the pressure of blood on the walls of our arteries is too high. Learn how to reduce your risk.

Eating seasonally not only provides consumers with the healthiest and freshest produce, it supports local farmers and benefits the environment.

Assistive technology is a catch-all term that applies to products, equipment and systems that enhance daily living for people with different ability levels.

With a focus on whole foods, low sodium, healthy fats, and lean protein, the DASH diet was developed to treat chronic disease.

Annual review season is here, and your child’s meeting is probably already on your schedule. As a former School Psychologist on the Child Study Team (CST), I know that annual review meetings are coming, which means you need to get ready to make the most of this important Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting. For some, this… Continue reading 4 Questions to Ask Before Your Child’s IEP Annual Review Meeting

By Andy Winnegar | For The New Mexican While I was sitting through a meeting in Albuquerque 25 years ago, something shifted in back. I couldn’t stand up straight and I could barely walk. I had to crawl out of my chair and hobble to my car for the drive back to Santa Fe. A… Continue reading Promising Treatment for Bladder Condition

Leaks … *sigh*. If there is one thing that makes many people hate their stoma, it’s leaking. Read tips that can help you limit pouch leaking.