The older you get the more difficult it becomes to sleep through the night. Insomnia has become an epidemic and many adults, over the age of 50, suffer from insomnia. We, as older adults, require approximately 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Why I highlight the word, “uninterrupted” because most of us get up […]
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More and more Americans are spending time indoors. This is quite common in the elderly. The attraction of indoor heat during the cold, winter months and the bonus of television and other electronic games etc. increase the appeal of the indoors. If the number of hours you sleep, plus the number of hours you spend […]
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Meditation is catching on and becoming one of the most common methods of de-stressing your body. Apart from relieving stress, meditation is also known to provide a variety of other health benefits. The effects of meditation come from the almost immediate achievement of deep relaxation. This is a wonderful way to refresh and revitalize your […]
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Ayurveda (ah-yer- vayda) is an ancient holistic medical practice originating in India over 3,000 years ago and is still being used today. With a focus on using dietary, lifestyle, and herbal remedies based on one’s constitution, practitioners have found a natural approach to healing both mind and body. Self-care is an important aspect of reducing […]
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As a senior, you may be at risk of several dental problems. These problems, most often, do not stem from lack of oral hygiene, but from other factors. Your dental problems are very different from the dental problems you would have experienced in the past. Therefore, it is recommended you visit a dentist at least […]
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Nothing ruins a good day than a gnawing backache. Chronic back pain can be a major discomfort, and rather debilitating for some, especially for those who are past 55+ age. Your back pain could be because you lifted something heavy in the wrong manner or twisted your back playing golf. It could also be a […]
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Nutrition can be described as food or nourishment required to keep an organism growing and healthy. People need a constant source of nutrition to keep themselves healthy. A nutritious food item has a rich amount of nutrients in comparison to foods filled with fats and sugar. Junk food is never the answer as it is […]
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It is common for you to forget where you put your spectacles or the car keys. Memory lapses are common occurrences associated with the aging process. You may experience frustration, lack of self-worth, and independence when such memory lapses start disrupting your daily life. This problem is called Age-Associated Memory Impairment and attacks short-term memory […]
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