Sitting Kills, Moving Heals Review
We have heard for years that most Americans are out of shape and in danger of an early demise unless they get up and get moving. It has been proven that if we sit too much we risk shortening our...
View ArticleNational Diabetes Month Awareness Campaign
It’s that time of year again when we honor the efforts of those who are working hard to eradicate diabetes in America. Also called American Diabetes Month, there are a number of ways you can become...
View ArticleSeniors: How Obesity Affects Your Longevity
As most of us know, carrying around excess weight as we grow older has a negative impact on our health and the number of years we will likely live. Some people think that once we retire, that gives us...
View ArticleDiabetes Foot Care a Must for all Diabetics
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects the lives of about 16 million people in the United States. Many of those afflicted with the disease are not aware that they have it. Further...
View ArticleAwareness Ribbons List Added to Elder Care Cafe
In the last twenty years or so, a plethora of awareness ribbons have arrived on the scene. Wearing a ribbon is a way for the public to show their support for a favorite cause. Over the years a variety...
View ArticleSkin Tips for Aging Seniors
Recently I noticed how thin my father’s skin has become. In fact, it is so thin that just touching it can cause it to tear apart. As careful as we are when we apply the lotion the doctor gave him, we...
View Article7 Early Warning Signs You May Have Alzheimer’s
A working definition of dementia is that it is a medical condition in which the brain loses its ability to function. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and the terms are often used...
View ArticleDrugs for Memory Loss – Alzheimer’s Treatment Options
Alzheimer’s disease occurs when the brain cells of a person begin to die causing connections among cells to get lost. This disconnect causes cognitive symptoms to worsen. Cognitive involves conscious...
View ArticleYour Diet Can Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition some people call “brittle bones.” As we age, our body loses calcium and this affects our bones. Women are particularly susceptible to osteoporosis. Fortunately, there is...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Disease – The Diagnosis You Do Not Want to Hear
Although we knew Dad was having problems with his memory, some of us actually thought he was experiencing a series of mini strokes much as my mother had prior to her death. She was diagnosed with TIA...
View ArticleRisk Factors for High Blood Pressure
Did you know that you can have high blood pressure for years without noticing any symptoms? I didn’t either. But, what I found out was that high blood pressure that is uncontrolled can increase your...
View ArticleHow Sense of Smell Changes Affect Aging Seniors
As most of us are aware, as we age we experience numerous changes in our body. Quite often one of those changes is our sense of smell. Unfortunately, any change in our sense of smell can also affect...
View ArticleSkin Signs and Symptoms You Need to Know
Did you know that you can get a sun burn during the winter months? People who spend time on ski slopes, at outdoor ice skating rinks, or sledding on their favorite hill can also develop sunburn if they...
View ArticleColon Cancer – Are You At Risk
The word cancer brings shivers to most people who know how insidious, dangerous, and lethal the disease can be. One of the most deadly forms is colorectal cancer if it is not diagnosed in time. Years...
View ArticleCould It Be B12 – A Book Review and Personal Story
In my early thirties I started having health problems when I was diagnosed with thyroid problems. Since then I’ve struggled with occasional bouts of depression, fatigue, and now growing signs of...
View ArticleResearch Shows Possible Connection between Alzheimer’s and Sleep Deprivation
In recent years researchers studying all things concerning Alzheimer’s and dementia have seen a connection between lack of sleep and the disease. The question they are most concerned about now is...
View ArticleGet the Facts about Arthritis
This article is a guest post from Brian McGovern of ElderKind.com. I really appreciate Brian’s message about arthritis and hope you do too. Be sure to check out his website; the link is at the bottom...
View ArticleWhen Is a Doctor’s Visit in Order?
After a trip to the doctor’s office yesterday, I was thinking how important a visit to the doctor is for those who are elderly or are questioning unexplained symptoms. You can live the healthiest...
View ArticleTreatment for High Blood Pressure
Treatment for high blood pressure is much easier than you might think in most cases. It is vitally important that you keep your blood pressure under control. In fact, it is so vital to your overall...
View ArticleSundown Syndrome Now on Amazon
Several years ago I wrote an article about sundown syndrome that apparently hit a nerve with quite a number of people. That article has been the highest searched post on this site, month after month...
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