Cancer Study Proves Eating Unripe Bananas Has Benefits If certain types of cancer run in your family, you may want to start eating slightly green bananas. That’s because the resistant starch in unripe bananas can reduce the risk of some cancers by more than 60 percent, according to a 20-year international study. The Colorectal Adenoma/Carcinoma … Continue reading “Cancer Study Proves Eating Unripe Bananas Has Benefits”
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Fighting Parkinson’s With Health and Diet
Fighting Parkinson’s With Health and Diet Parkinson’s disease poses a challenge to those who are diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder. However, studies are showing that along with medication, there are two important ways to fight the disease: diet and exercise. The Parkinson’s Foundation reports that nearly one million people in the United States are living … Continue reading “Fighting Parkinson’s With Health and Diet”
Diabetes: Tips and Info
Diabetes: Tips and Info Do you stay hungry but feel your food isn’t giving you the energy you need to make it through the day? Do you make frequent trips to the bathroom, especially at night? If this is happening to you, you may be at risk for diabetes, a chronic disease that can lead … Continue reading “Diabetes: Tips and Info”
Dementia Latest News
Dementia Latest News The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 kept thousands of older adults in their homes in order to reduce their risk of exposure to the coronavirus disease. During that time, many seniors, especially those in senior living communities, could not have visitors. So, they found themselves in social isolation until government-mandated lockdowns were lifted. … Continue reading “Dementia Latest News”
Aging In Place News
Aging In Place News Survey after survey shows that most older adults want to age in place, meaning they want to grow old in their own home instead of moving into a nursing home or assisted living facility. It’s a logical choice for many adults, especially those who have been in their communities for decades … Continue reading “Aging In Place News”
Walk On: Benefits of Walking
Walk On: Benefits of Walking Al Roker has been on a weight loss journey for the past two decades. Al, a meteorologist, and co-anchor of NBC’s TODAY show underwent gastric bypass surgery when he was 340 pounds and wore size 54 Levi jeans. Maintaining his weight has been a struggle, but Al says, “I’m never … Continue reading “Walk On: Benefits of Walking”
Senior Tech
Senior Tech Adults between 45 and 60 years old are not hired for jobs involving technology because managers believe they do not have what it takes to make mid-career changes, a recent survey showed. “They won’t catch on to the technology,” or “They’ll have a hard time developing new skills” were just a few of … Continue reading “Senior Tech”
Parkinson’s Disease Latest News
Parkinson’s Disease Latest News Michael J. Fox cemented his status as a television star with his role as Alex P. Keaton in the popular 1980s television sitcom, Family Ties. Fox also branched out into movies and is mostly known for his memorable role as Marty McFly in the three Back to the Future films of … Continue reading “Parkinson’s Disease Latest News”
Rejuvenate Your Immune System
Rejuvenate Your Immune System The immune system plays a vital role in helping the body fight against infectious diseases. But, the fight gets harder with older adults since the immune system does not offer the same protection as it once did. As a result, people over 65 become significantly more susceptible to infectious diseases. This … Continue reading “Rejuvenate Your Immune System”
A Study On Depression Reveals The Best Diet To Boost Mood
A Study On Depression Reveals The Best Diet To Boost Mood When you think of the favorite foods of men between the ages of 18 and 24, the Mediterranean diet would probably not come to mind. Yet, a new study found that the Mediterranean diet, which has an abundance of plant-based foods, may improve depression … Continue reading “A Study On Depression Reveals The Best Diet To Boost Mood”