Health Care is ‘Overwhelmingly Complex’ For Seniors Adults tend to need more medical care as they age, but arranging and managing that care can be overwhelming for seniors. A recent study suggests that receiving in-person care and treatment can require “substantial time, effort, and cost” for older adults and their spouses or caregivers. The study, … Continue reading “Health Care is ‘Overwhelmingly Complex’ For Seniors”
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Study Says Vegetarian Diets May Significantly Reduce Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease And Death
Study Says Vegetarian Diets May Significantly Reduce Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease And Death A diet rich in plants and plant-based foods significantly lowers the risks of developing cancer, heart disease, and dying early from cardiovascular disease, according to a large study that involved 23 years of data. Dr. Angelo Capodici, of the University of … Continue reading “Study Says Vegetarian Diets May Significantly Reduce Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease And Death”
America Is Aging Quickly And Is Unprepared
America Is Aging Quickly And Is Unprepared The predictions about the aging Baby Boomer population have become a reality, and America is not ready for it—nor are the older adults themselves. The generation born between 1946 and 1964 faces significant challenges such as financial stability, personal health, and housing as they enter their later years. … Continue reading “America Is Aging Quickly And Is Unprepared “
Exercises To Improve Hand Mobility
Exercises To Improve Hand Mobility Whether cooking, driving, or examining fruits and vegetables at the produce market, our hands work every day. We may not realize that our busy hands, like other parts of our body, can become tired, tender, achy, and sore. The hands of those who suffer from ailments like arthritis, tendonitis, or … Continue reading “Exercises To Improve Hand Mobility”
What Causes Sciatica And How To Fix It?
What Causes Sciatica And How To Fix It? If you are bothered by ongoing lower back pain that runs through your hip and down one leg, and if that pain worsens when you sneeze or bend over, you may have sciatica. This painful nerve condition gets its name from the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve … Continue reading “What Causes Sciatica And How To Fix It?”
Seniors And The Benefits Of The Mediterranean Diet!
Seniors And The Benefits Of The Mediterranean Diet! Following the healthy Mediterranean diet and exercising up to six times a week helped older adults gain muscle mass and lose a noticeable amount of body fat by the end of one year, findings from a multi-year study showed. What’s more, the study participants kept much of … Continue reading “Seniors And The Benefits Of The Mediterranean Diet!”
10 Foot Exercises For Preventing Falls
10 Foot Exercises For Preventing Falls When creating workout routines for the body, the feet are not usually the primary target for exercise. The arms, legs, abdominals, and hips usually take top priority. The feet aren’t given much thought until they cause some problem. Our feet move us around, but they are often “neglected because … Continue reading “10 Foot Exercises For Preventing Falls”
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? 5 Signs You May Be Deficient
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? 5 Signs You May Be Deficient Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because the body produces the vital nutrient when the skin is exposed to direct sunlight for about 10 to 30 minutes. Vitamin D is essential because it helps the body absorb calcium, one of the … Continue reading “Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? 5 Signs You May Be Deficient”
This Exercise Can Change the Trajectory of Aging and Physical Decline
This Exercise Can Change the Trajectory of Aging and Physical Decline Most older adults would agree that routine exercise provides several health benefits, including strengthening muscles, preventing or delaying illnesses, and increasing physical endurance. Zachary Gillenan added one unique benefit: Creating special memories with loved ones that you might not have been able to have … Continue reading “This Exercise Can Change the Trajectory of Aging and Physical Decline”
Some Foods Boost Levels of an Ozempic-like Hormone Resulting In Less Snacking, More Satisfaction
Some Foods Boost Levels of an Ozempic-like Hormone Resulting In Less Snacking, More Satisfaction Ozempic and Wegovy have become popular among celebrities, social media influencers, and other people who use them. Ozempic treats adults with type 2 diabetes, while Wegovy is a medicine for people with obesity or those who have health problems related to … Continue reading “Some Foods Boost Levels of an Ozempic-like Hormone Resulting In Less Snacking, More Satisfaction”