NWPC Blog

Exercise is crucial to maintaining your health and wellbeing, but it may be even more important in aging and senior adults. While there are concerns surrounding seniors exercising, the health [...]

Staying active is a critical part of maintaining our health no matter how young we are. Regular physical activity reduces our risk of cardiovascular disease, helps with managing weight, and [...]

Hypertension sneaks up on you as you age. It works silently in the background—damaging your heart, brain, arteries and other organs–often posing no clear symptoms. By making a few lifestyle [...]

Having an advance directive can be extremely beneficial, as it allows you to specify your wishes while easing the decision-making burden on your loved ones. Advance directives can provide clear [...]

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019, there will be 101,420 new cases of colon cancer and 44,180 new cases of rectal cancer in the US. Colorectal screening is a critical step to [...]

Almost 7 in 10 Americans are on at least one prescription drug, but up to 50% of medications aren’t taken as prescribed. According to the Oman Medical Journal, those in developed countries with [...]

Talking about human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer with anyone can be difficult or awkward, and your doctor is no exception. However, it’s extremely important to be forthcoming [...]

Questions surrounding vaccinations continue to make their way into conversations about who needs to get vaccinated. The short answer: Everyone should get vaccinated, even if you’re young and [...]

Cell phones make life exponentially easier. You can search for a restaurant, calculate travel time, or chat with a friend across the globe, all in a matter of seconds. But since the wireless [...]

Hearing loss is a challenge that individuals of every age struggle with. It is the third most common health problem in the United States. This highly treatable health problem is often not found [...]