Rapid Brain Aging Happens At Certain Ages

Rapid Brain Aging Happens At Certain Ages When we reach certain milestone birthdays, especially the 50th, it’s not unusual to start feeling as if we are getting old. Now, a new study has found that just as our bodies age, our brains age at certain points in our lives, too. Research led by a team … Continue reading “Rapid Brain Aging Happens At Certain Ages”

Warding Off Dementia

Warding Off Dementia A new study suggests that putting down the TV remote and picking up a book to read may help people over 60 prevent dementia. How older adults spend their free time has a profound impact on their long-term brain health, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of South … Continue reading “Warding Off Dementia”

The Minimum Amount Of Exercise Needed

The Minimum Amount Of Exercise Needed There’s good news for people who don’t have time to exercise for an hour or more every day. Thanks to fitness trackers, researchers find that doing a few “snack-size” amounts of activity for only a few minutes daily can improve your health and longevity. One study involving fitness trackers … Continue reading “The Minimum Amount Of Exercise Needed”

FCP Live-In Chief Operations Officer Susan Sampson attended the 132 Maine Legislature with Maine Association of Personal Care Agencies (MAPCA) members.

Left to right: Susan Sampson (FCP Live-In), Senator Joe Baldacci (Senate District 9: In Penobscot County: Bangor and Hermon), Renate Scholz (Home Instead), and Kate Adams (Aging Excellence). FCP Live-In’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Susan Sampson attended the 132 Maine Legislature with Maine Association of Personal Care Agencies (MAPCA) members. FCP Live-In Chief Operations Officer Susan … Continue reading “FCP Live-In Chief Operations Officer Susan Sampson attended the 132 Maine Legislature with Maine Association of Personal Care Agencies (MAPCA) members.”

Cardiologists To Share The One Food They Would Never Eat

Cardiologists To Share The One Food They Would Never Eat If you are considering a diet plan that will help you improve your heart health, it’s easy to get confused over which foods are “good” and which ones are “bad.” For example, bacon, which is high in fat and protein, is allowed in the keto … Continue reading “Cardiologists To Share The One Food They Would Never Eat”

Medicare Telehealth Coverage Could Expire

Medicare Telehealth Coverage Could Expire Medicare has been covering certain telehealth services for the past five years, but the waivers for these services will expire on March 31 unless Congress takes action to extend them. After the coronavirus outbreak in March 2020, Congress temporarily lifted some Medicare telehealth restrictions to allow patients to access healthcare … Continue reading “Medicare Telehealth Coverage Could Expire”

Eggs: All The Benefits Of Eating Eggs

Eggs: All The Benefits Of Eating Eggs If there is one food that enjoys worldwide popularity, it’s eggs. The oval-shaped, nutrient-rich food can be consumed not just at breakfast but at any time of day, especially by those who want to lose weight. Eggs can also be prepared in various ways and have many health … Continue reading “Eggs: All The Benefits Of Eating Eggs”

Warding Off Dementia

Warding Off Dementia A new study suggests that putting down the TV remote and picking up a book to read may help people over 60 prevent dementia. How older adults spend their free time has a profound impact on their long-term brain health, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of South … Continue reading “Warding Off Dementia”

Better Breathing Technique For Exercising

Better Breathing Technique For Exercising Thanks to a social media trend, military soldiers aren’t the only ones practicing cadence breathing. Fitness enthusiasts on TikTok are adopting this breathing technique to run more efficiently without feeling physically exhausted. A cadence is a call-and-response work “song” used to keep soldiers stepping in time and maintaining a steady … Continue reading “Better Breathing Technique For Exercising”