We’ve all heard the stories on the news of someone’s family member or neighbor found wandering outside of their home. That might be one of the early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. These two terms are often used as though they are the same thing, but they’re not. Dementia is a set of symptoms […]

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know they’re no fun at all. But you’re not alone! One out of five adults have seasonal allergies, and that means that either the spring or fall can bring absolute misery. Allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe. They include: Runny nose Stuffy nose Watery eyes Itchy […]

Most people have only a vague idea of what blood sugar does or what it means when your blood sugar is too low or too high. Our bodies use glucose as its top source of energy, and we get glucose from food. Glucose is processed by a hormone called insulin, and when there’s too much […]

We all know good smells can make us hungry. Just think what happens when you walk into a kitchen where chocolate chip cookies are baking. Or think about how your stomach growls when someone pops popcorn in your office!  Though smells can set off appetite, there’s a real question as to whether they can do […]