Poor lifestyle choices may lead to liver damage. The liver is an important organ. A very important organ, it turns out. After blood exits the digestive tract, it is filtered through the liver. One significant role is to metabolize and remove toxins. This protects the rest of the body. According to a recent AARP article […]
Certain risk factors have a high correlation to the development of dementia. Nobody wants to “lose their mind”. Dementia and Alzheimer’s can range in severity to mild confusion to forgetting loved ones and losing functioning. These diseases of the brain can also lead to distinct shifts in personality According to a recent Medical Express article […]
Those with presbyopia may experience relief with a new drug. Eyesight tends to decline with age. I know. I have "cheaters" in nearly every room of our home. The symptoms and severity are not the same for every person. Some simply have trouble seeing in the dark. Others may find cataracts developing in their eyes […]
Hearing aids can be incredibly expensive. People often take their ability to hear for granted. You can drive anywhere and find people blasting the music in their cars. They seem to be oblivious to how this habit impacts their delicate inner ears. Ah, youth. Although some people lose their hearing from poor choices; others experience […]
Certain symptoms cannot be ignored and should involve a visit to the doctor. As people age, they get used to pain and discomfort. When it comes to physical ailments, they increasingly seem to be a part of everyday life to some degree. Although bodies are not at their peak condition during retirement years, not all […]
Did you know sitting on the floor can be a healthy habit? Many Americans spend the majority of their days sitting while in the car, at work, and at home. They may sit at a desk while working. At home, they may prefer a couch. According to a recent Livestrong.com article titled “Want to Age […]
Sometimes food can interfere with prescriptions. We tend to rely on prescribed drugs to be the first line of treatment for many illnesses or medical conditions. In fact, a study by the Lown Institute found 42 percent of Americans age 65 and older take five or more prescriptions daily. About 20 percent take more than […]
Mobility and independence decrease with age. No surprising revelation there. People often take their mobility for granted. They walk up and down stairs in their homes and workplaces with little thought given to how their bodies allow them to perform such functions. In many instances, people are not grateful for their ability to independently move […]
Kidney stones can be incredible painful. More on that in a moment. Have you noticed that I include posts about non-estate planning matters on this blog? Even I need a break from thinking about estate planning, having prepared some 3,000 plus plans. So, thank you for bearing with me, from time to time, as I […]
Bad joints are common with aging. Things wear out over time and with use. This is true of brake pads on cars and batteries in devices. It is also is true of the human body. According to a recent AARP article titled “The 6 Worst Habits for Your Joints,” joints tend to be one area […]
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