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Medications: How To Make Smart Choices
May 9, 2016
Despite common belief, you can play a tremendous role in creating your treatment plan. By knowing your medical history, allergies, and budget, you will be able to work with the doctor to determine the necessary medicine to properly treat your condition. Asking the right questions about your prescribed medications will also help you make smart...
Read MoreThe Role Diet Plays in Senior Health
Mar 14, 2016
Having a healthy diet can reduce the risk of chronic illnesses and ensure a better quality of life. Chronic diseases like cardiovascular issues, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, diabetes, memory issues, strokes, visual problems and certain cancers are actually impacted by the diet that people eat. Due to this, it is important to eat a balanced diet...
Read MoreFighting Hypertension: Nutrition Tips to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Mar 14, 2016
Fighting Hypertension: Nutrition Tips to Lower Your Blood PressureHigh blood pressure, or hypertension, is something that should be taken seriously no matter your age. Hypertension is most often associated with those who are older or obese, but the truth is that high blood pressure can affect anybody. While it may seem counterintuitive, the best...
Read MoreWhat Happens to Your Body When You Don't Get Enough Sleep
Mar 14, 2016
Many people are deprived of sleep because of their busy work or school schedules. These people will eventually start to experience serious health problems if they do not allow their body to get the amount of sleep that it needs. Our bodies repair themselves during the time we are sleeping. It is impossible for a person to maintain optimal health if...
Read MoreSocial Issues and Their Affect on the Health of Seniors
Feb 7, 2016
Social health issues are always a concern, but few realize the significant impact it can have on both the mental and physical health of senior citizens. These issues often have a largely negative effect on seniors, and many treatment centers are planning on options to make it easier for seniors to receive treatment for such social issues....
Read MoreManaging Insomnia for Those With Chronic Pain
Feb 7, 2016
Insomnia is one of the worst experiences to have. When you are suffering from chronic pain, all you want to do is get to sleep and escape the pain for a few hours. Unfortunately, chronic pain from conditions like fibromyalgia and cancer is one of the reasons why you cannot sleep. It is estimated that up to two out of three patients with chronic...
Read MoreLaughter, One of the Best Medicines
Feb 7, 2016
While there are many medications that people may take for a variety of different conditions, one of the most important things that all people must do is keep their bodies healthy with a stress-free lifestyle. Many people already known that some of the best ways to lead such a lifestyle is to exercise regularly, limit the intake of tobacco and...
Read MoreQuality Over Quantity - Our Evolution to Deeper, Shorter Sleep
Jan 19, 2016
In many situations the old saying, “quantity is better than quality” is a good concept. However, when it comes to a good night's sleep, quality may be better for you and your health. Every person has different sleep patterns, so while one person may need eight full hours of sleep in order to function the next day, someone else may...
Read MoreThe Most Common Health Concerns for Seniors
Jan 19, 2016
As people age, certain physiological changes occur in the body. Hair becomes gray and may thin. Skin loses its elasticity and wrinkles form. Some people have difficulty sleeping, and some find it difficult to maintain a healthy weight. Blood vessels may narrow or become stiffer, and the heart rate may slow. Because bone density decreases, bones...
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