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Hair Loss In Elders
For many, one of the not so enjoyable experiences of aging is losing hair. While hair loss in elders is a normal part of getting older, many people would like to retain their hair despite their age. Involutional Alopecia The official term for hair loss is alopecia. There are many forms of hair loss. When…
Read MoreAmerican Heart Month 2019
Cholesterol Knowledge How much do you know about cholesterol? Chances are, you probably know that too much of it isn’t good for your health. If you’ve read about the topic before, you may also know that there’s actually more than one type of cholesterol, and there’s even good cholesterol. But, chances are, there’s much you…
Read MoreCalming Your Nervous System – Part 2
Now that you know more about your nervous system and its functions, let’s see how you can calm your nervous system. In this installment, we’ll have a look at three inexpensive ways you can start calming your nervous system today. Meditation Meditation practices are becoming increasingly popular these days. And they actually seem to be really…
Read MoreCalming Your Nervous System – Part 1
Have you ever heard the term, calm nervous system? A calm nervous system can prevent you from getting overanxious, becoming overwhelmed with an imbalance of emotions, and getting serious physical symptoms. The Nervous System So what exactly is the nervous system? Your nervous system has two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Apples
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, goes the saying. But is there any truth to this claim? And how can apples help you with your health? “You can’t compare an apple to an orange. It will cause a lot of self-esteem issues.” – Craig Sheffer Here are 5 serious heath benefits of apples…
Read MoreHow To Stay Warm In The Winter
Staying warm in the winter isn’t always easy, and turning up the heat isn’t always a solution. Thankfully, there are a number of simple things you can do to help you stay warm in the winter. Let’s have a look at three of them: Layers Staying warm often begins with what you’re wearing. While people…
Read MoreExploring the Female Advantage
The female advantage — that is, the tendency of women to outlive their male counterparts — has been long viewed as an established scientific fact. Data today shows that a newborn baby girl’s life expectancy in the US is slightly more than 80 years, while a newborn boy’s hovers at about 76 years. The question…
Read MoreHigh-Salt Diet Could Spur Irregular Heartbeat
Just in time for the holidays, a study came out out that says eating salty food regularly could cause irregular heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, is a common heart rhythm disorder characterized by irregular heartbeat. A-fib can lead to complications such as blood clots, leaving you at higher risk of stroke. About Atrial Fibrillation A…
Read MoreWhy Dr. Google is Not Your Friend
What do you do when you notice you’re feeling weak and tired and slightly short of breath? If you’re like many other seniors, you might to turn to the internet. A 2015 study found that the most preferred source of health information was the internet, at nearly 45 percent. This is in contrast to health…
Read MoreKnow the Health Risks of Aging in Place—and the Alternatives
Aging in place is when seniors live in their own homes as long as possible. Many seniors want to age in place, and in fact, an AARP survey has found that up to 80 percent of seniors want to age at home instead of in a long term care. It does sound nice, as long…
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