Climbing stairs can help older adults stay healthy. Stairs have long been considered good exercise. Perhaps you played a sport where your coaches had you run stairs for conditioning. Think stadium or field house stairs. Maybe you have seen or used a “stair-stepper” at the local gym. Even if you have never been to a […]
Flaxseed can benefit healthy aging. Genes certainly play a role in health as people age. After all, it is hard to fool the gene pool! Choices also impact the aging process. Kind of an extension of that "nature or nurture" thing. People with great genes can increase their risk of ailments through poor diet and […]
Making home improvements can help people live more independently as they age. Houses require a lot of TLC. At the minimum they require maintenance. People often also choose to make renovations to the home by updating flooring, bathrooms, and kitchens. These improvements often increase the value of the home. According to a recent US News […]
Physical activity often leads to better health outcomes. Most people in the United States are considered to live sedentary lives. Many careers are considered "desk jobs" where people answer phones or work on computers for hours each day. Leisure options like playing video games, scrolling through social media, streaming movies or television shows, or watching […]
Managing arthritis (otherwise known as "Old Arthur") can be challenging. Many people experience some occasional joint pain as they age. It turns out all of those physical activities and associated injuries of youth - whether football, gymnastics, wrestling, motocross, hockey, etc. - return in the form of aches and pains later in life. However, those […]
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to cognitive decline. What people consume is important to their wellbeing. Whether it is media or food it can impact how people act and think. The old adage “you are what you eat” is corroborated more and more each year through empirical research. According to a recent MedPage Today article […]
Social Security may be running out. Retirement can be intimidating for many Americans. Without a continual stream of income, it is challenging to pay bills or cover the costs of daily living. Many Baby Boomers have been working at least since their early teen years, if not earlier. Work is just part of our DNA. […]
Flavonols may be good for brain health. Cognitive decline is a common concern for aging individuals. This only makes sense. The brain is connected to all body systems through the neural network and is responsible for their functioning. Cognitive decline can lead to falls, changes in personality, forgetfulness, and loss of independence. Scary stuff, yes? […]
Aspirin may increase risk of injury from falls. Over-the counter medications can be helpful to deal with colds, flues, headaches, or other minor ailments. Sometimes, they are even believed to have preventative properties. Aspirin has often been encouraged for those at risk of heart attack. According to a recent MedPage Today article titled “Daily Aspirin […]
An Amazon Alexa feature may be helpful for seniors living independently. As people age, their risk for a variety of illnesses and accidents increases. Should an accident or medical emergency occur, the dangers are severe, especially for seniors living alone. They have no one around to hear their cries for help or witness an injury. […]
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