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About Jason Tweed

Jason Tweed is Editor-In-Chief at Alive65.com, and a Senior Partner at Mediastead LLC, the publisher of Alive65. Tweed has more than 15 years experience as a management consultant with home health care companies and others whom serve American seniors.

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What is Diabetes?

April 13, 2016 By Jason Tweed

April 13, 2016 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

Diabetes mellitus refers to having excess glucose (blood sugar) in your blood stream. While glucose is important, it acts as fuel for your muscles, tissues, and your brain, too much glucose can lead to serious health issues. High blood sugar is the result of your body not properly processing glucose. Diabetes is a generic term for […]

Filed Under: diabetes, Disease, Top Stories Tagged With: diabetes

Flu Vaccine Facts for Seniors

October 14, 2015 By Jason Tweed

October 14, 2015 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

Aches, pains, fever, stuffy nose and fatigue are symptoms with which we are all familiar. Flu season is coming. After the age of 65, you aren’t more susceptible to flu, contrary to popular opinion.  You are, however, far more likely to experience complications. Tens of thousands of seniors are hospitalized and influenza is the trigger. […]

Filed Under: influenza, Top Stories Tagged With: flu, Medicare, vaccination

Welcome to Alive65

October 5, 2015 By Jason Tweed

October 5, 2015 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

Every year millions reach traditional retirement age.  However, thanks to advancements in medicine, education, and society as a whole, retirement age is just the beginning of the most enjoyable time of life. It’s in this spirit that we created Alive65, Health and Wellness for Seniors. Here’s to your health… As we age often the determining […]

Filed Under: Featured, Press, Site News, Top Stories Tagged With: Alive65

Four Types of Hearing Loss

July 22, 2015 By Jason Tweed

July 22, 2015 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

Hearing loss certainly isn’t uncommon, but understanding the different types of hearing loss is important. The way hearing loss presents itself can be an indicator of the cause as well as the likelihood of restoring hearing.  Four ways hearing loss can occur: Trouble hearing conversations in a noisy environment Feeling of fullness in your ears […]

Filed Under: Disability, hearing loss, Top Stories Tagged With: gradual hearing loss, hearing loss, heart disease, kidney disease, Ménière's disease, senior hearing loss, sudden hearing loss

Seniors and Self Driving Cars

July 15, 2015 By Jason Tweed

July 15, 2015 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

If you’re 65 years old this year, you witnessed nearly the complete evolution of the automobile in the United States. In the 1950’s automobiles became affordable for the average family and a number of vehicles grew exponentially. Safety advancements have included windshield safety glass, seat-belts, crush zones and airbags. Today’s automobiles are remarkably safe. Vehicles […]

Filed Under: Safety and Security, self driving cars, Technology, Top Stories Tagged With: driving, safe driving, self driven cars, self driving car, seniors driving

How Much Sleep Do You Need?

May 20, 2015 By Jason Tweed

May 20, 2015 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

The National Sleep Foundation has issued new recommendations for adults over the age of 65. Seniors need less sleep, but how much is recommended, how much is acceptable, and how much is too little or too much?

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Sleep, Top Stories Tagged With: National Sleep Foundation, sleep

Most Important Vitamins for Seniors

April 29, 2015 By Jason Tweed

April 29, 2015 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

In an article published by U.S. News & World Report, A recent study of older women suggests multivitamins may not be as helpful as people think. In the study, researchers found an increased risk of death in older women taking several commonly used vitamin and mineral supplements. Although these findings may seem troubling, you should not […]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Top Stories, Vitamins and Minerals Tagged With: calcium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamins

Five Reasons Why Stretching Is Important

April 22, 2015 By Jason Tweed

April 22, 2015 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

There are several benefits to getting started on a stretching program: Improves Muscle Development – If you are working out with weights, being flexible enables you to move through the full range of muscle movement. Stretching increase the range of motion for someone lifting weights while they”re doing it, it also helps to increase range […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Top Stories Tagged With: circulation, exercise, fitness, posture, stretching

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