Francie Stavish & Associates

09/08/2026

"If you have diabetes, your healthcare team has probably recommended skipping certain beverages, such as as soda, juice, and sugary sports drinks, but there are plenty of sips you can enjoy that won’t spike your blood sugar."

Find out more about "The 7 Best Teas for People With Diabetes."

#

When enjoyed plain, tea is a diabetes-friendly drink. These picks may help lower your A1C levels, fight stress, aid weight management, and more.

08/31/2026

ESTATE CLEANOUTS

Let us reduce the stress

Parting with possessions takes an emotional toll on our clients, and Francie Stavish & Associates, LLC will help you make informed decisions on where they should go. We will consult with you and your family members on the disposition of personal possessions, critically important papers like wills and trusts, and treasured possessions and mementos collected over the years by:
Arranging for items to be shipped

Packing and scheduling for donation pick-ups
Arranging for trash to be hauled away.

08/24/2026

"Once you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, the focus quickly turns to treating it to keep it from coming back or spreading. Recurrence is the 10-letter word that haunts every cancer patient, and the younger you are, the longer that vigilance remains. Whether a cancer returns depends on many factors, not to mention some luck."

Learn more about "What Are the Chances Breast Cancer Will Come Back?"

Understand the risk factors for breast cancer recurrence and learn strategies to reduce the chances of cancer returning after treatment.

08/17/2026

"BOSTON, Mass. — Months of isolation during the pandemic has created a great deal of concern for lonely seniors. While there’s little doubt loneliness can impact the mental health of the elderly, adults in midlife face dangers too. A new study reveals ongoing loneliness during middle age can make people more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease."

Read more about "Midlife crisis: Loneliness in middle age fuels dementia, Alzheimer’s disease risks."

While there are a number of factors that lead to cognitive decline, lacking social contact can play a major role.

08/13/2026

"Your immune system is your body’s defense against germs. When you are exposed to bacteria, viruses and other germs, your immune system works to fight them off.

To do its job well, your immune system needs support. The good news: Many healthy habits also help strengthen your immune system."

Continue to read this article on "How to Strengthen Your Immune System."

#

Learn how sleep, nutrition, exercise and vaccines support immunity. University Health shares simple ways to help strengthen your immune system.

08/10/2026

"As new Alzheimer's drugs move from clinical trials into everyday care, families are asking whether these treatments are safe, how long patients can stay on them and whether they truly slow the disease outside tightly controlled studies."

Check out more about "Real-world study provides new insights into safety of new Alzheimer's drug lecanemab."

As new Alzheimer's drugs move from clinical trials into everyday care, families are asking whether these treatments are safe, how long patients can stay on them and whether they truly slow the disease outside tightly controlled studies.

08/03/2026

"As we age, dementia will touch many of our lives. More than 55 million people worldwide are currently living with the condition, and nearly 10 million new cases are diagnosed every year."

Find out more about "6 dangerous dementia myths you need to unlearn, according to a neuroscientist."

07/27/2026

"By 2050, the number of people with dementia worldwide is expected to triple, and according to The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Claudia Suemoto, MD, PhD, MSc, there's no way to prepare for it"

Continue to read this article on "Science & Medicine: Small daily choices can have a big impact on your dementia risk."

A UT San Antonio researcher warns that dementia cases could triple by 2050 and that no health system on earth is ready for it. But Dr. Claudia Suemoto says the outlook isn't hopeless: everyday choices around exercise, diet, and community can meaningfully lower your risk, especially if you start by a...

07/20/2026

"A humanoid robot that can hold conversations, recognise emotions and maintain eye contact may sound like science fiction. But China believes it has taken a major step towards that future with the launch of UWORLD U1, which is being described as the world's first mass-produced humanoid companion robot."

Read More about "Can a robot replace loneliness? Meet UWORLD U1, China's humanoid companion robot."

Can a robot help combat loneliness? China has unveiled UWORLD U1, the world's first mass-produced humanoid companion robot capable of holding conversations, recognising emotions and interacting with people.

07/13/2026

"Millions of Americans have a blood test every year to measure LDL, often called "bad" cholesterol. But new research from Northwestern Medicine suggests that another test may do a better job of identifying who needs more aggressive treatment to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes."

Check out more about "Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test."

A new study suggests that apoB, a blood test that measures harmful cholesterol particles, is better than standard LDL cholesterol testing for deciding who needs more intensive treatment. Researchers found it could prevent more heart attacks and strokes while remaining cost-effective for the U.S. hea...