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Healthy Aging: What Is In Your Control
May 3, 2017
For most people, there comes a time when the carefree invincibility of youth is replaced by a more pressing concern about your healthcare and mortality. It is no secret that we become more susceptible to disease and injury as we get older. Thanks to increased knowledge and medical advancements, however, it is easier to be more proactive about your...
Read MoreWays to Keep Your Brain Sharp Throughout the Years
Apr 17, 2017
Our cognitive abilities slow down as we age. Even though this progression is natural, it doesn't make it any easier to deal with. There are, however, ways that you can keep your mind sharp at any age. These brain stimulating activities will allow you to stave off the effects of aging and enjoy an agile brain well into your Golden Years.Get...
Read MoreArthritis and The Benefits of Physical Activity
Apr 17, 2017
Arthritis pain makes it hard to get motivated for exercise. However, getting those joints moving is one of the most effective ways to relieve pain naturally. This is because regular exercise provides a wealth of benefits that include strengthening the muscles and ligaments that surround your joints while increasing flexibility. When you struggle...
Read MoreThe Importance of Preventing Falls
Feb 20, 2017
Falls happen in a moment, but their impact can range from minor discomfort to deadly. In the U.S., falls cause more than 95 percent of hip fractures and up to 40 percent of traumatic brain injuries. Bone fractures account for about 70 percent of reported fall-related injuries. People often break wrists and arms as they try to break their fall. They...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Exercise in Your Golden Years
Feb 20, 2017
Exercise is constantly being pushed as a way to develop better health. Yet seniors over the age of 65 and their caregivers sometimes worry about if exercise could do more harm than good. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, exercise is safe and beneficial for the majority of seniors. However, it should be noted that some...
Read MoreEating Well as You Age
Feb 20, 2017
The older we get, the more diseases we encounter. Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer are among the many illnesses that plague seniors. There are several medications for the prevention and treatment of these illnesses, but they usually end up replacing the problem with a new problem.Medications Make You SickerEvery medication comes with a...
Read MoreMediterranean Diet and Your Mental Health
Feb 20, 2017
Depression is no laughing matter. 350 million people suffer from depression each year. What if there were a way to combat depression without the use of harsh antidepressants and medical treatments? Many scientists believe that simply changing your diet could help ease your depression and anxiety. The Mediterranean Diet has been consumed for...
Read MoreModerate Drinking May Give Health Benefits to Seniors
Sep 19, 2016
The golden years of later life tend to be accompanied by declining health. Any tactic for slowing the decline or even improving health is welcome news. Many researchers have long suspected that moderate drinking offers health benefits for seniors, and three interesting studies have advanced this notion.While heavy drinking has been associated with...
Read MoreSeniors: How Much Sleep Do You Need?
Sep 14, 2016
As people move into their senior years, their sleep patterns start to change. This can result in a lack of sleep. Specifically, seniors experience a change in their circadian rhythm sometimes referred to as the body’s clock. They are prone to feeling sleepy early in the evening and wake up in the very early hours of the morning. According...
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