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High blood pressure, often referred to as the “silent killer,” is a leading cause of heart attack and stroke in North America. In fact, it is one of the most common preventable causes of heart disease – which remains the number one cause of death for Americans – second only to smoking. The “high range” for blood pressure was traditionally 140/90 and a cause for concern worth visiting a doctor to discuss. However, recent revisions to the guidelines made by the American Heart A

In 2010, researchers studied the results of 83 scientific studies measuring the impact of optimism on physical health. In these studies, covering a variety of health issues, those who had a more optimistic outlook performed better and had a better outcome than those who were pessimistic. But what if you're more of a glass-half-empty kind of person? Don't let that get you down! According to Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., professor in the department of psychology at the University o

How to reduce joint pain this winter. When the cooler temperatures of fall and winter strike, it is not uncommon to hear complaints about increased joint pain. Some people believe that there is a correlation between fluctuating temperatures and precipitation levels, and the pain they experience within their bodies. Robert Newlin Jamison, PhD, is a professor in the departments of anesthesiology and psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He reviewed a study published in the jour

One of the reasons Cambridge Adult Day Center exists is to prevent isolation and promote independence among adults of all ages. Social interaction - being with others and enjoying their company - improves quality of life in so many ways for all of us. Here are five ways being social improves all lives, but especially those adult with special needs, dementia and Alheimer's. 1. Loneliness has been linked to cognitive decline. Research has found links between cognitive impairme

Hi! My name is Jazzie, and I'm the therapy puppy in-training at Cambridge. My mom - Cherie - is the Program Director, and she says I have one job: make everyone here smile. You would think that would be an easy job, but my friends are so busy at Cambridge with all the activities, sometimes they don't see me! My favorite time is in the morning when everyone is getting here, drinking coffee and socializing. That's when I get the most loves and pets! Pam always greets me at the

Cambridge of Branson is an adult day center: we provide a safe, cheerful place for adults of all ages to come and spend the day with other adults. Some of our friends stop by for a couple of hours, and some come to stay with us everyday. We provide a variety of services so family and caregivers can feel good about calling on us. Here are some of the ways an adult day center could help you. We Help You Escape a 'Shrinking' World. If you're spending your day going from your bed