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The Healing Power of Humor
You know how you often feel better after a good laugh? It turns out there’s more to it than just the good humor. Science says laughter and humor can actually generate health and well-being. Scientists actually research the effect of laughter on different physiological responses, and here’s what they’ve found: Humor may boost your immune…
Read More4 Secrets of With-it Seniors
Aging is an inevitable part of life. In fact, the only way to avoid it is to die young. Society tends to view aging and the deterioration of the body with fear, but it’s time to embrace and celebrate our aging. That’s the theme of Older Americans Month, coming to an end next week. Older…
Read MoreTaking Care of Your Aging Skin
As you age, you may notice your skin becoming thinner and less smooth. Your veins and bones are more visible, and scratches or cuts take longer to heal. If you’ve spent years tanning or spending time in the sun, your skin is probably wrinkled or you have age spots. Here are some solutions to protect…
Read MoreHoly Guacamole: Eat your Avocados
In case you haven’t realized, avocados are quite trendy now. The Central-American fruit is extremely popular with millenials, and has even been coined “America’s favorite fruit.” And it’s for good reason. Avocados are creamy and delicious, and they pair well with nearly every other food. But even more importantly, avocados are packed with vitamins and…
Read MoreManage Hearing Loss
Most people gradually lose their hearing as they age. The process even has a name: presbycusis, which means the gradual, progressive inability to hear. It happens when the tiny hair cells in the inner ear, which pick up sound waves and send them as nerve signals to the brain, become damaged or die. These hair…
Read MoreSeniors Need to Socialize
Many retired adults find themselves feeling bored and listless throughout the day. Joining a vibrant senior living community like Bridgeway of Bensenville can help with loneliness and atrophying mental capacity. Social interaction has many benefits for seniors, particularly those retired or living alone. If you’re concerned about your elderly parent or loved one living alone,…
Read MoreForgetfulness: When to Worry
You’re standing in your kitchen, knowing you came in there to take care of something important. You can’t—for the life of yours—remember what you needed. As you stand there, you feel a slight chill. Is this the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease? Or maybe it’s your parent you’re worried about. Maybe they’re forgetting names or…
Read MoreBreakthrough in Liver Cancer
Researchers at the University of Basel, led by Prof. Michael N. Hall, have made a monumental discovery that could spell good news for sufferers of liver cancer. Liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma, is considered to be the fastest growing cause of cancer related deaths in the US. This form of cancer is generally diagnosed late,…
Read MoreMusic Gives Seniors A Much-Needed Tune-Up
Photo credit: Pexels This wellness article was written by our dear friend, Hazel Bridges, of AgingWellness.org, especially for our Bridgeway family. Music is a fantastic part of life that has numerous physical and mental benefits. If you’re a musician, you likely have a higher IQ due to how learning music affected your cognition. If you…
Read MoreSleep Apnea: More than the Snore
If you snore at night, it may be more than just an annoyance. It could be a sign of sleep apnea, a serious condition that requires medical attention. Sleep apnea: what is it? Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to stop and start breathing many times throughout the night. If you can’t breathe…
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