Do you sleep next to your cell phone? By now, it may seem so normal. But you really shouldn’t as it can be very dangerous. Health Risks of Sleeping Next to Your Cell Phone The California Department of Public...
If you though you heard it all when it came to creativity around health, think again. Mental Health Treatment on the Go Beacon Health Options just opened a mental health clinic in Walmart. Yes, Walmart, the store that sells...
If you’re into health, you probably prefer whole wheat bread over white bread. If you’re really a health aficionado, you probably stopped eating white bread altogether. But science may not be on your side. Researchers set out to answer...
In the spirit of Hanukkah, Wellington Estates is all about the health benefits of olive oil in this post. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, you can appreciate the many benefits that olive oil has to offer. Are...
There’s news with romaine lettuce. Tracing the Infected Romaine Lettuce According to the CDC’s romaine lettuce update, the E. coli 0157:H7 scare has been traced to a specific location – the Central Coastal growing regions of northern and central...
Thanksgiving was fun, wasn’t it? When we stop and think about all the amazing stuff we have, we learn that there’s so much to be grateful for. But giving thanks doesn’t only have to take place on one day...
As an assisted living facility, Wellington Estates is all about providing care for adults in need. What’s interesting, though, is that 15 percent of U.S. citizens are adult caregivers, according to an analysis of the Bureau Labor Statistics’ data...
Routine is great, but sometimes in can make life feel boring. We all long for some excitement and novelty to keep things interesting. But unlike youngsters ready to hitchhike across the country or travel overseas all the time, seniors...
A collaboration between nurses and doctors to help patients get discharged from a hospital to a skilled nursing facility lowered 30-day hospital re-admissions. The Enhanced Care Program encourages collaboration between medical staff to discharge patients to skilled nursing homes (SNF)....
Seniors are the fastest-growing population in America, and they’re healthier than ever. According to the CDC, seniors as a group are living active lives and contributing to the economy. If you want to stay vibrant as you age, it’s...