Live Longer With The Right Foods Many people turn to a nutritionist when they want an eating plan that will help them improve their overall health. Now, when people want to see the outcome of healthy eating, they can visit “Blue Zones,” where residents frequently live to be 100 or beyond. The term “Blue Zones” … Continue reading “Live Longer With The Right Foods”
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Senior Tech Can Be Beneficial For Health Reasons
Senior Tech Can Be Beneficial For Health Reasons If there was one aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic that worked in favor of older adults, it was using telehealth to help seniors stay in contact with their healthcare providers. Telehealth, also called telemedicine, saw rapid growth during the pandemic, and there are no plans to slow … Continue reading “Senior Tech Can Be Beneficial For Health Reasons”
Latest Scams On The Elderly: Be Wary!
Latest Scams On The Elderly: Be Wary! The National Elder Fraud Hotline was created by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for people to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older. Now, scammers are using this free government resource to perpetrate fraud against seniors. Hotline staffers say they have received reports that scammers are … Continue reading “Latest Scams On The Elderly: Be Wary!”
Bugbee Senior Center Open House: Friday May 5th, 3-6PM
Bugbee Senior Center Open House: Friday May 5th, 3-6PM Bugbee Senior Center 262 North Main Street WRJ bugbeecenter.org Retired, or retiring soon? Have older adults in your life? Want to see what’s out there?
Is CBD A Cure-All?
Is CBD A Cure-All? When it comes to relieving aggravating knee pain, a migraine, and other maladies, many people bypass aspirin and other traditional over-the-counter medications and reach for a Cannabidiol (CBD) product instead. CBD, the non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis and hemp products, has been marketed for treating various conditions, including anxiety, depression, chronic … Continue reading “Is CBD A Cure-All?”
Alzheimer and Dementia Prevention
Alzheimer and Dementia Prevention The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) renewed the hopes of people with Alzheimer’s after granting accelerated approval for a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects more than 6.5 million Americans. Leqembi (lecanemab) removes amyloid-beta plaque, a protein that builds up in the brain and … Continue reading “Alzheimer and Dementia Prevention”
What Is High Blood Pressure By The Numbers?
What Is High Blood Pressure By The Numbers? More than 122 million people in the United States have high blood pressure. That’s nearly half of the adults 20 years old and older, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association. Those numbers could be even higher since many adults may not realize that … Continue reading “What Is High Blood Pressure By The Numbers?”
A Stroke Warning Sign?
A Stroke Warning Sign? Neurologists say “time is brain” when it comes to having a stroke. What they mean is every second counts when it comes to someone having a stroke. Delaying treatment places a person at a higher risk of coma or even death. An ischemic stroke, also called a “brain attack,” occurs when … Continue reading “A Stroke Warning Sign?”
Blood Types: What Do They Mean For Your Health?
Blood Types: What Do They Mean For Your Health? Blood tests are commonly taken to help doctors determine their patients’ overall health. Now, findings from studies show that blood types may also play a role in identifying certain health conditions. New research suggests that people with blood types A and B are more likely to … Continue reading “Blood Types: What Do They Mean For Your Health?”
Keep Your Mind Sharp And Keep Dementia At Bay!
Keep Your Mind Sharp And Keep Dementia At Bay! Gill Livingston, a professor of psychiatry at University College London, is an expert on brain health and knows about the concerns older adults have over developing dementia. And, like other seniors, Gill, 63, makes sure she protects her brain. Livingston said she lifts weights, tries to … Continue reading “Keep Your Mind Sharp And Keep Dementia At Bay!”