Reasons to Watch Your Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all cells of the body as well as some foods like meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products. Our bodies, specifically our livers, make all the cholesterol they need and circulate it throughout the body, which helps us make some hormones, vitamin D and other substances […]
Helping Aging Loved Ones Improve Nutrition Habits
Eating a healthy diet is important for those of all ages, but for seniors who may be experiencing a variety of health conditions, it’s especially vital. The difficulty surrounding senior nutrition is that as we age, our nutritional needs begin to change, and there can be several obstacles getting in the way of healthy eating. […]
The Importance of Strong Hands
Many of us deal with age-related changes in regards to our bodies as we age. Our bones and muscles can weaken, making performing and completing simple daily tasks challenging. Osteoporosis or arthritis can set in, which can make lifting objects, getting up out of a chair, and even just walking a short distance painful. This […]
Why You Need Your Vitamin D
For many years, doctors were mainly concerned about children getting enough vitamin D. This is why back in the day, foods were fortified with vitamin D to help prevent rickets, a bone disorder that usually resulted in bowed legs in children. However, in recent years it became clear that seniors were also at a higher […]
The Importance of Healthy Joints
Your joints are the connections between your bones that allow you to bend your elbows, knees, neck, hips and more. Like our bones, as we age it’s common for our joints to start to wear down and cause conditions like osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects over a third of adults age 60 and […]
Pneumonia in the Elderly: Prevention is Key
Throughout the cold and wet winter, our elderly loved ones can become more susceptible to certain bacterial or viral infections like pneumonia. In fact, along with having a weakened immune system, age is one of the most common risk factors for pneumonia. Plus, once a senior has this condition, recovery can be quite difficult and […]
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 […]
How to Live Well in the New Year
We are nearing the end of the holiday season, which means it’s time to look forward to a fresh new year ahead. As we get ready to welcome in 2016, making some resolutions to live better can help us focus on successful aging while enhancing our overall health and wellbeing. Healthy Aging Tips for the […]
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 […]
The Biggest Senior Nutrition Myths
Throughout our lives, eating a proper diet is essential for helping us stay healthy, active, and at an ideal weight. For seniors, eating healthy is even more important due to all the great benefits a good diet brings, like building stronger bones and teeth, aiding in digestion issues, building cognitive function, and keeping all systems […]