Walk Fast or Walk Longer? Say the word, “exercise,” and you immediately imagine someone jogging down a path, pedaling fast on a stationary bicycle or sweating in a high-energy cardio class. What might not come to mind is an image of a brisk walk on a pleasant day. Just as other exercises vary in style, … Continue reading “Walk Fast or Walk Longer?”
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Exercise Your Brain For Better Memory
Exercise Your Brain For Better Memory If older adults were asked to list their top 10 worries, there’s a good chance that memory loss would rank near the top of the list. After all, it’s possible to make a mistake when something you know doesn’t surface in the moment you need it. So, it’s no … Continue reading “Exercise Your Brain For Better Memory”
What’s Bad For Your Joints?
What’s Bad For Your Joints? Joints play a significant role in the human body and they break down as we age. However, there are bad habits we can break to protect our joints from causing pain, stiffness, and other discomforts. As we get older, the cartilage within our hips, knees and other joints breaks down … Continue reading “What’s Bad For Your Joints?”
Keep An Eye On Your Eye Health
Keep An Eye On Your Eye Health We routinely schedule an annual physical exam and a dental checkup as a way of managing our physical and dental health. What is just as important is maintaining our eyesight by getting an annual eye exam. By making eye care another priority, we may be able to preserve … Continue reading “Keep An Eye On Your Eye Health”
Coronavirus- The Latest News and Information
Coronavirus- The Latest News and Information Although the average number of daily new COVID-19 cases has been dropping recently in the United States, health officials are keeping a close eye on the Omicron variant which is evolving worldwide. As of March 16, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a 7-day moving … Continue reading “Coronavirus- The Latest News and Information”
Live-In Caregiving As The New Alternative
Live-In Caregiving As The New Alternative Sheila knows firsthand the pressures of caring for an aging parent. The Michigan resident and her three brothers have been caring for their mother, Marlene, who has been diagnosed with dementia. Sheila, who is 60 years old, did not want her last name used in an interview. Sheila and … Continue reading “Live-In Caregiving As The New Alternative”
Elderly Scam Fraud Alert! Mortgage Fraud Scam Attack Seniors
SCAM ALERT: Elderly Scam Fraud Alert! Mortgage Fraud Scam Attack Seniors Polly Fehler has been living a financial nightmare since April 2021. It began when the Oconee County, South Carolina resident was using public Wi-Fi. A pop-up message on her computer screen said her computer had been compromised and to call the phone number listed … Continue reading “Elderly Scam Fraud Alert! Mortgage Fraud Scam Attack Seniors”
Elderly Scam Fraud Alert
Elderly Scam Fraud Alert Imagine that you ordered a COVID-19 rapid test kit online from a company that you never heard of before and never received the product. Or, how would you feel if the “friend” you met online a few weeks ago drained your bank account? These are not just hypothetical examples but real-life … Continue reading “Elderly Scam Fraud Alert”
Battling Depression Quickly! Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine believe they have found a noninvasive way!
Battling Depression Quickly! Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine believe they have found a noninvasive way! Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine believe they have found a noninvasive way for people to experience rapid remission from severe depression in five days or less. The Stanford accelerated intelligent neuromodulation therapy (SAINT) has shown promise … Continue reading “Battling Depression Quickly! Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine believe they have found a noninvasive way!”
Fight Dementia With the right Diet!
Fight Dementia With the right Diet! Health and nutrition experts have said for years that what you eat now can affect you as you get older. And, that includes eating certain foods that may prevent Alzheimer’s disease or at least delay the onset of the progressive brain disorder. A growing number of studies suggest that … Continue reading “Fight Dementia With the right Diet!”