Kidney Stones! Kidney stones are a common and often painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Although they can be small, these hardened mineral deposits can cause significant pain and complications if left untreated. Understanding what kidney stones are, why they form, and how they affect the body can help you recognize symptoms early … Continue reading “Kidney Stones!”
Category: Healthy Aging
Cankles—Causes And Treatment
Cankles—Causes And Treatment The word “cankles” may not be familiar to everyone and may even seem humorous. In fact, the term combines the words “calf” and “ankles” and is used as slang. “Cankles is not a medical term, nor is it a medical condition,” Rich Weil, an exercise physiologist and director of the New York … Continue reading “Cankles—Causes And Treatment”
Live Long And Prosper!
Live Long And Prosper! Living a long, healthy life does not happen by chance; it depends on how well you care for your body, mind, and relationships. According to Dr. Parul Goyal, a geriatrician at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, aging well consists of three components: physical health, emotional connection, and mental support. And within these … Continue reading “Live Long And Prosper!”
Benefits Of Walking
Benefits Of Walking Walking is widely recognized as an activity that provides many benefits, including boosting heart health, strengthening muscles and bones, and helping to maintain a healthy weight. Now, research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has added another benefit: Walking every day can add up to 11 years to your life—even … Continue reading “Benefits Of Walking”
Aging in Place Challenges
Aging in Place Challenges For many older adults, aging in place means staying independent and maintaining control over their lives. But seniors should be aware that staying in their homes as long as possible can come with a number of challenges. Research shows that due to the growing older adult population in the United States … Continue reading “Aging in Place Challenges”
1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age
1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age Do you sometimes feel a little stiffness in your hips when you get up, but the twinge eases a bit once you start walking? What we may not realize is that hips can tighten with age, especially when we spend a lot of time … Continue reading “1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age”
The Best Exercises For Long-Term Health
The Best Exercises For Long-Term Health If you want to stay healthy as you age, it’s not enough just to watch your diet. Staying active and regular exercise will also support your long-term health goals. When it comes to exercising, however, doing only one workout “will not address all of the areas of deficit” … Continue reading “The Best Exercises For Long-Term Health”
Keep Your Brain Sharp!
Keep Your Brain Sharp! It’s a well-known fact that the body benefits greatly from regular exercise. Physical workouts can build bone and muscle strength, increase energy, and help lower the risk of chronic diseases. What’s more, regular exercise can lift your mood, clear your head, ease anxiety, and give you a “post-exercise high”—the happy feeling … Continue reading “Keep Your Brain Sharp!”
Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness
Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness Many people write down their goals and either forget about them or take them off the list once they’ve been accomplished. Renée Onque, a health and wellness reporter at CNBC Make It, has a different way of monitoring her achievements. Onque said she types a “heartfelt email” to herself and … Continue reading “Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness”
Eli Lilly’s Blood Cancer Drug Jaypirca Shows Promise in Trial as Early Treatment
Eli Lilly’s Blood Cancer Drug Jaypirca Shows Promise in Trial as Early Treatment Eli Lilly reported that its blood cancer therapy drug, Jaypirca, showed promise as a potential first-line treatment option by delaying disease progression in previously untreated patients. Lilly’s new drug, Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib), treats blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic … Continue reading “Eli Lilly’s Blood Cancer Drug Jaypirca Shows Promise in Trial as Early Treatment”