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6 Super Easy Tips to Help Get in Your Greens …And No Salads!

July 26, 2017 By Georgia Lee

July 26, 2017 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

We all know we should eat our greens. And even though we’ve been hearing it since we were kids, as you grow into your golden years you may be skipping your 5 servings of leafy green vegetables every day for heartier fare. As you age leafy greens and the vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants they provide […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Immunity, Nutrition, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories, Vitamins and Minerals Tagged With: diet, eat more greens, healthy eating, nutrition

Stay Young – Mentally & Physically – With Exercise

July 19, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

July 19, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

Sure, exercise keeps you looking good physically, but did you know it can also keep your brain looking young? A new study published in the journal, “Neurology”, measured the cognitive abilities of nearly 1,000 older adults—average age 71—and found that the brains of those who exercised moderately looked 10 years younger than those who did […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Physical Activity, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: brain health, exercise, mental health, physical activity, physical health, senior exercise

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

May 17, 2017 By Donya Molock

May 17, 2017 By: Donya Molock (Edit)

There are many reasons to travel. Whether you’re seeing the grand-kids or simply visiting an exotic locale, travel offers a welcomed change of pace and a chance to have a fun adventure. Maintaining your health and safety is especially important if you’re traveling to a foreign country. Yes, travel is fun and exciting, but it’s not […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Preventive Healthcare, Safety and Security, Top Stories, Travel Tagged With: senior travel, travel medical insurance, traveling safety, traveling safety tips

Lower Blood Pressure with Red Wine

April 12, 2017 By Wesley Smith

April 12, 2017 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

By now, many people have heard that red wine may provide positive health benefits when consumed, especially when it comes to heart health and blood pressure levels.  As with most things that sound too good to be true, though, people wonder “What’s the catch?”  “How much red wine is the right amount?” “How often should […]

Filed Under: Health Conditions, Healthy Living, High Blood Pressure, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: high blood pressure, lower blood pressure, red wine, wine

Balanced Nutrition Tied to Successful Aging

April 5, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

April 5, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

Good nutrition for older adults is especially important. As we age, our bodies process food differently. This in turn can affect our dietary needs, appetite and even how food tastes. Although there may be a natural decline in one’s appetite during aging, maintaining a well-balanced diet is key to successful aging and overall health and […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Nutrition, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: balanced nutrition, clean eating, healthy eating, nutrition for seniors, senior healthy eating, senior nutrition

How Coffee Can Help Fight Heart Disease

March 8, 2017 By Wesley Smith

March 8, 2017 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

As many of us know heart disease, specifically coronary heart disease, is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. In fact, it accounts for approximately 1 out of 4 deaths each year.  Heart attacks and heart failure are a large concern for most of the national and even […]

Filed Under: Disease, heart, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: coffee for the heart, coronary heart disease, heart disease, heart disease prevention

Fish and Its Unexpected Benefits for Seniors

February 22, 2017 By Delia Tugui

February 22, 2017 By: Delia Tugui (Edit)

Fish is one of the foods that nutritionists recommend to consume during your senior years, whether you want to lose weight, find a better alternative to other meats, or you simply want to have a balanced diet from a nutritional standpoint. Generally, 2-3 servings of fish per week are recommended within a healthy lifestyle. Fish […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Nutrition, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: fish benefits, healthy living, nutrition

Alzheimer’s: What You Can Do to Keep Your Mind Sharp

February 8, 2017 By Wesley Smith

February 8, 2017 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

You have probably been advised by your physician that once you have Alzheimer’s all you can do is hope for the best and wait for a pharmaceutical cure to be discovered. Well, the truth about this disease is far more encouraging. According to current research, scientific test patients have been able to reduce the risk […]

Filed Under: Alzheimer's, Disease, Healthy Living, Mental Fitness, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: alzheimer's, alzheimers prevention, crossword puzzles, mental health, senior mental health

How to Keep Arthritis Under Control During the Cold Season

December 21, 2016 By Delia Tugui

December 21, 2016 By: Delia Tugui (Edit)

Arthritis can give seniors a pretty hard time during the cold season. Symptoms like joint pain, swelling, joint stiffness and tiredness tend to worsen in the time of autumn and winter, both due to thermal discomfort and lack of physical activity. But don’t worry! There are several easy ways you can manage these issues. Complications of […]

Filed Under: arthritis, Disease, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: arthritis, joint pain, joint stiffness, joint swelling, manage arthritis

Healthy, Happy Heart Care for People Over 65

November 23, 2016 By Danielle Drake

November 23, 2016 By: Danielle Drake (Edit)

Many people over the age of 65 believe the risks of heart disease become inevitable with age. Although heart disease is a threat to the health of seniors, with up to 84 percent of those over 65 diagnosed with it, there are plenty of ways to keep your heart healthy and happy. Heart disease is […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, heart, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: healthy heart, healthy lifestyle, heart disease, preventative health care

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