Building Mental Muscle as You Age
You already know that living a healthy lifestyle has positive physical effects on our bodies. By eating a well-balanced diet that is low in fat and cholesterol along with adding daily exercise into our routines, we keep our bones strong and our bodies lean and balanced. However, did you know mental exercise is just as […]
Why Proper Posture is Imperative for Seniors
Have you ever noticed that the older you get, the shorter you seem to get, too? As we enter our 50s and 60s, we actually do experience a “shrinking” phenomenon and can end up losing up to an inch of our overall height. What causes this? And is there anything we can do about it? […]
The Importance of Knowing Your Family Health History
Our genes determine the color of our hair and eyes, whether we are tall or short, and even some of our mannerisms. Along with our looks and the way we act, we can also inherit a greater risk for developing certain diseases. This is why knowing your family health history is so crucial not only […]
Surviving the Holidays with Diabetes
The holidays are a time to catch up with friends and family at various gatherings and parties throughout the season. Good conversation, sharing of memories and hearty laughs are sure to be enjoyed by all, not to mention a veritable smorgasbord of delicious foods, treats, and beverages! If you’re living with diabetes, part of you […]
Knowing the Signs of Diabetes
Diabetes on its own is a serious condition in which your body is not using insulin as it should. After eating, our body should break down carbohydrates from foods like bread, pasta, fruits and vegetables into sugar molecules like glucose, which enters your cells with the help of insulin produced by the pancreas. When a […]
Top Reasons for Senior Emergency Room Visits
By the year 2030, nearly one in five persons in the United States will be aged 65 or older. This older population will make up the majority of the people visiting the emergency room in the coming years, due to several factors. Currently, it’s reported that almost one fourth of all seniors have visited an […]
The Best Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Cold and flu season is upon us, and while the exact number of deaths each year from seasonal flu is not known, we do know it’s a serious illness that lands numerous amounts of people in the hospital in the United States. Seasonal influenza can lead to a variety of other complications, like pneumonia, chronic […]
The Importance of Healthy Blood Pressure for Seniors
Nearly one in three Americans suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure, and millions more will be diagnosed this year. High blood pressure is a serious condition that can lead to health issues like heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and more. Most people who have high blood pressure actually feel just fine and may not […]
5 Reasons to Keep a Diabetes Food Journal
When you have diabetes, properly controlling your blood sugar levels to prevent highs and lows is key in self-management. The concept of keeping a food diary or journal isn’t one that is new; food journals have been helpful for those looking to lose weight and get healthy for a long time. A diabetes food journal […]
Healthier Sugar Alternatives for Diabetics
The combination of having both a sweet tooth and diabetes can be a very bad thing. Sweet treats with loads of sugar will spike your blood sugar levels and can pack on the pounds or inches to your waistline. If you have diabetes and still want to enjoy dessert from time to time, luckily today […]