Tips For A Safe Thanksgiving Holiday
6 Tips For a COVID-Safe Thanksgiving As Thanksgiving Day approaches, this is normally a time of year when people start planning family get-togethers and lavish spreads of traditional Thanksgiving foods, such as turkey, ham, dressing, and pumpkin pie. In 2020, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to alter their plans to protect everybody’s health […]
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Maintaining a Healthy Heart as You Age
Lesley Allen, MSN, APRN-C
February 12, 2020
Posted in: Diet and Healthy Eating for Seniors, General Health
As you get older, there are some changes you can expect in your cardiovascular system overall, and specifically in your heart. It’s simply a normal part of aging for most people. In fact, it is estimated that more than 85 million adults in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease, and of those cases, […]
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Foods That Enhance Cognition and Brain Function
Cesar Quililan, M.D.
November 26, 2019
Posted in: Diet and Healthy Eating for Seniors, General Health, Living Younger, Mental Health for Seniors
Aging is a natural part of life that affects the entire human body. That includes the aging brain. As we get older, some parts of the brain slowly began to shrink and communication between neurons can be reduced. This means many people, as they age, face difficulty focusing and multitasking, as well as recalling names […]
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Protecting and Maintaining Your Balance As You Age.
Among the aging population in the U.S., one important key to maintaining good health and longevity is preventing falls. Nationwide, falls are the leading cause of injury and death among seniors. Even older adults in good health can experience a decrease in balance compared to when they were younger. In fact, more than a third […]
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Aging and the Importance of Food Safety
Cesar Quililan, M.D.
November 27, 2018
Posted in: Diet and Healthy Eating for Seniors, General Health
According to the Centers for Disease control and prevention, roughly 48 million people get food poisoning every year in the U.S. Of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from foodborne illness. Many of these people have weakened immune systems, which is why people age 65 and older make up the largest portion of these […]
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Why the Timing of Meals is So Important
Did you know that waiting too long between meals can increase your risk for heart disease and other chronic conditions? According to a new report by the American Heart Association (AHA), the timing of meals may play an important role in your overall health. Snacking and skipping meals have become more common, but this can […]
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The MIND Diet: What You Eat Can Boost Your Brain Power
Every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease, but a new diet could help some people reduce their risk. A recent study funded by the National Institute on Aging suggests that the MIND Diet, which is made up of berries, green leafy vegetables and even wine, may reduce a person’s risk of […]
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Five Ways to Maintain Your Health as You Age
Lisa Pattanayak, M.D.
September 26, 2013
Posted in: Diet and Healthy Eating for Seniors, Exercise for Seniors, Living Younger, Mental Health for Seniors
Growing older is an inevitable part of life. It happens to all of us. Though there are many environmental factors that can affect our health, there are things that each of us can do to help stay as healthy as possible as we age. With a little effort, you can spend your best years with loved ones, rather than dealing with health problems.
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