Highlights from Kimberly Collins’ Nominations

The wife of a 94-year-old patient who had a recent fall felt his health was declining. She was scared and unwilling to call 911. Sensing her desperation, Kimberly drove six miles to their house and convinced them to call 911. Kimberly stayed by their side until the paramedics arrived. As a result, the patient was treated in the hospital and is now making a recovery in rehab.

Oprah’s 2019 annual list of favorite things included blue light blocking glasses -- prescription or non-prescription eye wear that filter out blue light on the higher end of the visible light spectrum. Blue light blocking glasses supposedly ease eye strain, help you sleep better and have gained popularity over the last few years. In fact, sales of these glasses are expected to surpass 27 million dollars by 2024, according to Market Watch. But are blue light glasses worth the investment? Here’s what you need to know.

Got milk? Despite the many dietary experts who have for decades been warning Americans of possible health issues tied to drinking milk, a new study claims drinking the dairy staple can slow aging.

To be sure, milk is polarizing. For example, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) claims milk is healthy, while Harvard School of Public Health says it’s not.

Many people associate heart disease with men. But heart disease is also a woman’s disease. In fact, more women die from heart attacks each year than men. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women.

You might be thinking – what about breast cancer? Surprisingly, heart disease claims the lives of 300,000 women each year compared to 40,000 lives from breast cancer.

The coronavirus continues spreading worldwide and has already infected more than 60,414 people and claimed at least 1,370 lives. Although most cases (and deaths) occurred in mainland China, 15 cases have been confirmed in the United States.
 

A few weeks ago, a mystery illness caused almost 60 people in Wuhan, China to fall ill. The virus has since been identified as coronavirus, and it’s spreading throughout Asia and has now reached the United States. 

Achieving your New Year’s resolutions is not an easy feat. If it were, exercising more, losing weight and saving money wouldn’t appear on the top 10 list of resolutions year after year.

This is not to say you shouldn’t try to make positive changes in your life. Sometimes a few simple changes can help you strengthen your willpower and accomplish your goals. The first change you need to make? Make your resolutions simpler. For instance, if your goal is to:

Having a tough time sleeping? Check your diet. Refined carbs might be the problem, particularly among post-menopausal women, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  

If you’re one of the 36 million Americans suffering from migraines, you know how miserable they can be. Pounding, throbbing pain (usually on one side of the head), sensitivity to light, sound and sudden movement, and nausea and vomiting are some migraine symptoms that can last for hours, even days.    

While there isn’t a cure for migraines yet, treatment is available. And there may be a way to prevent them. A few studies suggest some lifestyle changes might help. Here’s what you need to know about preventing migraines.

Have you ever felt a little unsteady on your feet? Maybe you’ve even fallen. It could be related to balance, an important component of fitness that wanes as you age, particularly if you don’t work at preserving it.