Following simple guidelines can reduce your risk for heart disease and help prevent cancer according to new research. (TAH) – The American Heart Association says a new study demonstrates that adhering to six or seven lifestyle factors can reduce the risk of cancer by 51 percent. The study ...[READ MORE]
FDA ISSUES WARNING ON WIDELY USED ANTIBIOTIC
Use of azithromycin may lead to heart problems (TAH) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that azithromycin (Zithromax or Zmax) can cause abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart that may lead to a potentially fatal irregular heart rhythm. Patients ...[READ MORE]
WHY WE LOVE HONEY
Posted by C. Harrington, Maty’s Healthy Products You may ask why does honey have its own national month and the answer is because most of the nation’s honey is actually harvested throughout the month of September. Here’s a fun fact ‐‐ many local farming and beekeeping communit...[READ MORE]
9 BEST THINGS ABOUT BEING OVER 50
I’ve been poring over the many wise and intriguing reactions to Next Avenue articles, blog posts and Wrinklepedia discussion questions (the Wrinklepedia section of the site is where we actively engage visitors in chats that can help shape upcoming content.) Our readers have many wonderful ...[READ MORE]
LONELY HEARTS CLUB
Study Finds Aging Process Accelerated by Loneliness Instead of belonging to the ‘lonely hearts club,’ a new study makes a case for seniors to consider moving into a designated retirement community like Parkwood Heights Many seniors prefer to age in place and remain in their own home...[READ MORE]
MODERATE AEROBIC EXERCISE IMPROVES MEMORY
In a study considered the first of its kind, researchers showed that moderate aerobic exercise can improve memory.The study focused on older adults who are already experiencing atrophy of the hippocampus, the brain structure involved in all forms of memory formation. For the study, 120 sedentary...[READ MORE]
DOES YOUR LOVED ONE REFUSE TO VISIT THE DOCTOR?
“Don’t worry about it, it’s nothing!” If you’re a caregiver, you’ve probably heard that sentence, or a similar one, from your loved one. But if you’ve noticed a suspicious mole on your dad’s back, or that your mom is losing what seems like a lot of...[READ MORE]
YOUR HEALTHY MIND IS THE CONDUCTOR OF YOUR ORCHESTRA
Your healthy-mind is the powerful conductor of your orchestra. The body follows its lead. A miscue by your brain (conductor) will have negative results on the quality of your retirement-lifestyle. Your healthy-mind is your persona, the essence of you. It is who you are. Your brain monitors and re...[READ MORE]
CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH PNEUMONIA
According to the American Lung Association, next to influenza, pneumonia is ranked as the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. Typically, pneumonia exists when a patient’s immune system is weakened due to another illness, such as bronchitis or the flu. Many people develop it...[READ MORE]
10 WAYS TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR
When we cry out “Happy New Year!” we mean it! Everyone wants to be happy in the new year. As we grow older, we need to understand that happiness stems less from material possessions and more from health, good relationships, and fulfilling activities which keep us engaged in life. In ...[READ MORE]
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