August 21, 2015 —
Exercise can be a challenge for older adults due to age-related issues such as joint pain, back problems or imbalance concerns. However, we all know how important exercise is for our body and our minds. And, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes that staying physically active can help prevent or delay many diseases and... Read More
August 12, 2015 —
We know that social isolation is bad for aging adults. But, did you know that researchers have confirmed the negative health effects of loneliness? Social isolation raises the risk of depression, heart disease, high blood pressure and a host of other health conditions that decrease both the length and the quality of our lives. University... Read More
August 7, 2015 —
Recent studies have shown that aging adults can benefit from reflecting on transcendental thoughts such as beauty, the meaning of life, the things that connect us, our place in the world—in short, the quality that is often referred to as “spirituality” and senior spirituality is especially important. In most cultures, the elders of the community... Read More
August 5, 2015 —
We’ve been told that a weekly weigh in is best for tracking weight loss. However, now researchers are saying that daily tracking and charting helps participants lose weight and maintain that weight loss. A two-year study from Cornell University, recently published in the Journal of Obesity, found that frequent self-weighing and tracking results on a... Read More
July 30, 2015 —
Sometimes adult children notice sudden changes in behavior or confusion among their aging parents. Naturally, the first thought may be a question of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Rather than second-guessing and accepting the sudden change as a normal part of aging, schedule a visit with a health care provider and explore all the possibilities. For... Read More
July 20, 2015 —
Too often we need some pieces of information when we are least able to think clearly—during an emergency, a doctor’s appointment, at the lawyer’s office, or at the hospital admitting desk, for example. To avoid confusion and a time-consuming search in situations like that, it’s a good idea to get organized ahead of time when... Read More
July 17, 2015 —
Nearly one in three aging adults fall each years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults. Many of these injuries are fatal. It’s no wonder so many aging Americans fear falling in their own homes! While not all falls are caused by... Read More
July 1, 2015 —
The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers tips for buying shades that helps you protect your vision from harmful UV rays of Houston sun. Everyone knows sunglasses make it easier to see on a sunny day, whether you’re out on the road or the water. However, wearing the right sunglasses is also the best defense for... Read More
June 25, 2015 —
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States is experiencing an alarming increase in the number of bedbugs. In addition to being found in private residences, such as apartments and single-family homes, bedbugs are increasingly affecting restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and schools and day... Read More
June 9, 2015 —
We know that we’re supposed to eat five healthy servings of vegetables and fruits every day to maintain good health. But how do we keep those green leafy vegetables and fruits clean and ready to eat with today’s focus on foodborne illness? When we think of foodborne illness, we usually think of meat or dairy... Read More
