Month: December 2019

Several factors can cause insomnia – especially in older people, as our bodies tend to get less sleep as we age. Besides natural reasons, side effects to medication, physical activity, and mental health can all affect how much sleep we get (and the quality of it).  A new study conducted with postmenopausal women, however, showed … Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Mills Pond on How a High-Carb, High-Sugar Diet Can Affect Your Sleep

Flu season is upon us, and with the new year approaching, we will be in the peak of the season for the next couple months. You still have time to get your flu vaccine, but you should do so quickly because it takes around two weeks for the antibodies to work their way through your … Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Mills Pond on When to Get Tested for the Flu

Seniors are notoriously tough to buy for during the holiday season, especially when that age group is looking to downsize rather than adding things to their collection. It’s important to find items that they can use and generally makes their life easier. With that in mind, Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Mills Pond would like … Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Mills Pond with 4 Gifts to Make Life Easier for Seniors

One of the facts of life is that grandparents spoil their grandbabies. Many times, this is done through food – allowing children to have whatever they want to eat, whenever they want it.  Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood obesity is, quite literally, a growing problem. The CDC … Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Mills Pond with Ways to Reduce Risk of Childhood Obesity