by Mitch Waks | May 23, 2016 | Blog, General
According to experts, your genes only have a 10% influence on how long you will live. What really matters are the choices you make throughout your life. 100 years ago the average lifespan was 31 years. Since then it has almost tripled. The longer life span is thanks...
by Mitch Waks | May 13, 2016 | Blog, General
You probably know that chronic stress can affect your health. It can lead to depression, and even to a higher risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. Why? Under stress, the brain’s limbic system — responsible for emotions, memory and learning —...
by Mitch Waks | May 10, 2016 | Blog, General
Spring allergies run rampant in the St. Louis area. St. Louis has fallen from the #1 city in the U.S. for allergies and asthma to #35, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Yet, for those who suffer from spring allergies, St. Louis can be a tough...
by Mitch Waks | May 2, 2016 | Blog, General
Join the Alzheimer’s Association and St. Louis Rabbinical Association to discuss Judaism, Jewish Life and Alzheimer’s on Sunday, June 5. To register, call 800-272-3900 or visit.
by Mitch Waks | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog, General
Rachael Wonderlin, a specialist in longterm dementia care, is asked a lot of questions about the disease. One of the most Frequently Asked Questions is: “Are you afraid to get it when you’re older?” While Rachael Wonderlin has seen first-hand how terrible the...
by Mitch Waks | Apr 19, 2016 | Blog, General
Infections Among The Elderly Many people don’t realize that the leading cause of death in adults over 65 is infections. (Infections are responsible for about one third of all deaths in seniors over 65.) Many are common infections, but in older adults they are often...
