Daily intake of cocoa or chocolate could improve cognitive performance, especially in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, according to a recent review of literature on the topic. — Frontiers in Nutrition Journal Want another reason to eat more chocolate? I stumbled upon this article during my daily trade journal reading. The key word is COULD improve, and like the article says, we have to balance the eating of chocolate with the potential side effects of too much caff

Great medical care happens when the patient and his or her medical provider have built a partnership together. The most important thing to remember is that you, the patient, are half of the equation. All the medical knowledge in the world will not help your medical provider give you a diagnosis if they do not know your medical history and all the symptoms you have at the moment. To develop a successful two-way relationship, first let your medical provider know that you want t

“Your face is marked with lines of life, put there by love and laughter, suffering and tears. It's beautiful.” ― Author Lynsay Sands “Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.” — Poet Robert Browning Two quotes that describe aging in just a few words! And the last part of Browning’s quote gives us the hope of enjoyment in life as we age. But, while we may have hope, the way we are sometimes treated when we are older gives us pause to reflect. I recently received a call from a