10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
/Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning. Symptoms grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. The greatest known risk factor is increasing age, as the majority of people with Alzheimer’s are 65 and older. The Alzheimer’s Association has assembled a list of 10 warning signs and symptoms that are beyond normal aging related changes.
Read MoreMeet Drs. Joynita Nicholson and Jennifer Chung
/WellcomeMD is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Joynita Nicholson and Dr. Jennifer Chung to our Richmond clinic.
Read MoreFour tips for Aging with Less Pain
/There is no denying that as we age, muscle fibers become less dense, making them less flexible, but there are plenty of things you can do help keep your joints in great working condition and reduce the chances of pain and injury.
Read MoreMental Health Resources
/We all know that following a healthy diet and exercise plan helps us to stay physically healthy, but do you know what it takes to stay mentally healthy?
Read MoreInternational Women's Day - Linda Nash, Richmond YWCA Outstanding Women Award 2021
/Tuesday, March 8th is International Women’s Day, a global celebration dedicated to uplifting women and honoring their achievements and the perfect time to reflect on the successes of all the women we know in business and in our communities.
Read MoreHeart Healthy Exercises
/The best exercise for a healthy heart is any exercise. It is far better to get any type of exercise than none at all. The type of activity you or will do consistently is the best of all.
Read MoreHeart Healthy Recipes
/When considering how to eat more heart-healthy, it’s important to think of the rainbow. the best way to make sure you’re getting the right about of vitamins, nutrients, and healthy antioxidants is to make sure you eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Read MoreTo statin or not to statin -- is that the question?
/While statins are a critical medication for many, they are far from the whole picture.
Read MoreNew Research for Avoiding, Slowing Alzheimer's disease
/WellcomeMD’s Dr. Melissa MacVenn shares new research that strongly indicates that we can improve our odds of warding off Alzheimer's disease, with its memory loss and other cognitive storms, by simply moving more.
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