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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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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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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Dementia is a word that scares many older adults. However, did you know that consuming healthy foods when you are 50 lowers your risk of dementia by 90%? This is according to a thesis published by the University of Eastern Finland. So, without further ado, let’s look at some of these brain foods. • Walnuts […]
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With the staggering health care costs and evidence of long-term side effects of certain medications, the trend towards adopting natural home remedies is gaining increased popularity these days. These can be easily made at home with natural ingredients from your own backyard or grocery store. Home remedies have been in use for hundreds of thousands […]
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We are all aware of the benefits of antioxidants. These are substances that help the body defend itself against free radicals. Free radicals cause various diseases. Many experts believe antioxidants prevent atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries, cancer, and arthritis. Antioxidants increase immunity, which prevents free radicals from causing colds, flu, and various other infections. […]
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