They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. The popular wisdom dictates that a mature person is more set in their ways, with unflinching opinions and behaviours carved in stone even if they are detrimental to health. These habits might include poor diets, drinking, a sedentary lifestyle and
By Erin Chamerlik− Nearly half the U.S. adult population suffers from poor quality sleep at night and one third of all adults are sleeping less than six hours per night. This lack of restful sleep is affecting more than just daily activities. Sleep drives energy, focus, and sense of well-being
Everyone strives to get a good night’s sleep. We all know that waking up rested and refreshed is the first key to having a great and productive day. But for many people, chronic sleeping problems can lead to continuously miserable days when dragging feet and a wandering mind can put
By Stephen Kellie – Want to live till you’re 100? It’s more common than you think! According to this infographic designed by TK Encasa, there are 13,350 centenarians in the UK. Compared to 1982, when there were only 2,780, it’s clear that we’re living longer and that your chances of
By Patrick Vernon – According to the charity Disability.co.uk nine million people in the UK suffer from some form of hearing loss. Many of those affected can continue with their lives as normal, but some ignore the problem. If you are worried about your hearing you should make a visit
By Kris Gilbert– The fight against diseases such as Alzheimer’s’ and dementia continues to find allies in the world of natural supplements. In Europe, a supplement known as Alpha GPC is being used to help treat Alzheimer’s and the results are getting people’s attention. According to WebMD.com, Alpha GPC has
By Alice Lucey – The older you get, the more important taking care of your health becomes. For women aged fifty years of age and older, keeping physically active and following a healthy balanced diet covering all of the food groups is good practice for life long health. Women who
By Jasmine Dyoco– When discussing substance abuse and addiction, most people think about teenagers and young adults. Much public education is devoted to addiction prevention beginning in the elementary years, as evidence has shown that early education and intervention reduces the likelihood that children will experiment with drugs. Most people
Diabetes Week takes place from 14-20 June 2015 and aims to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of the condition. Around 3.2 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes and by 2025, it is estimated that this will increase to five million. Between 85 and 95
By Adele Tevlin – In the months leading up to the summer, people are on a mission to get their bodies back into shape after the long winter months. With bikini season looming, gyms and boot camps across the country are busier than ever, but what about training our brains
Excerpt By Andrea Fairbairn, The Joy Assignment www.thejoyassignment.com – I was diagnosed with breast cancer on my 39th birthday in 2007. Being my birthday is kind of beside the point but in retrospect I think is symbolic of the birth of a new way of life. In 2007, the
By Adam Armstrong – Sleep is a key indicator of mental and physical wellbeing and experts believe that older adults need around seven to eight hours each night in order to function properly. Here are some tips to banish those sleepless nights to history and get a “good night’s sleep”. Finding The
By Vanessa Voltolina for Discover and Play− According to The American Institute of Stress, unmanaged stress has been connected to 75 to 90 percent of medical visits. As the summer approaches, many of your friends and family are probably taking time off to relax and veg out. But if you’re
If you or someone in your family suffers from allergies or asthma, the quality of the air in your home may be to blame. Bacteria, dust mites, and mold can take up residents in the duct work of your home. When this happens, allergens are dispersed throughout the air of
May is Osteoporosis Awareness month. Prevention is the preferred method to battling osteoporosis, and preventative measures can be taken even for women who already have initial signs of osteoporosis (see the infographic below). But it’s also important to talk about treatment options. Osteoporosis Treatments and Medications There are two types
As Older Americans Month wraps up, we want to share recent data released on some of the nation’s oldest seniors – centenarians. You might be surprised to learn more than half (60 percent) of 100-year-olds say they don’t “feel old.” This statistics come from UnitedHealthcare’s 100@100 survey, which polls 100 centenarians
May is osteoporosis month so take some time to think about the importance of building and maintaining healthy bones. It is estimated that around 3 million people in the UK have osteoporosis, a condition where the support struts that make up the inside of most bones become thinner. This results
By Joni Labbe, DC, CCN, DCCN – For most Americans, thyroid hormones miss the true cause of hypothyroidism A suffering flight attendant’s accidental discovery Doctors diagnosed Alaina,* 45, with hypothyroidism ten years ago. Despite taking thyroid hormone medication, her symptoms of fatigue, depression, weight gain, and brain fog increasingly worsened
Arthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting people today. It’s also one of the most difficult to treat and manage on a long-term basis. There’s no cure for arthritis, so treatment typically focuses on managing symptoms like pain, inflammation, stiffness, and general discomfort. Sufferers rely mostly on
If you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, you’re probably looking for any solution to help you feel happier. Maybe the things that have always worked — time with family or friends, reading a book you love, etc. — just aren’t helping anymore, and you’re not sure what to do
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