Often referred to as halitosis, bad breath is an embarrassing condition. But for older adults, it can an even greater problem because they are commonly susceptible to dental problems and medical issues. In order to keep your mouth smelling fresh, you want to find the offending source of the problem.
By Elizabeth Rula – At a time when our nation is facing one of its most poignant periods of emotional and social turbulence, new research just released in Health Affairs’ November issue, “Population Well-Being Measures Help Explain Geographic Disparities In Life Expectancy At The County Level,” reveals there are disparities
Driving at night can be difficult. When the sun goes down, it becomes much harder to see what’s in front of you, and the darkness can affect how quickly you’re able to react due to higher eye stress. The National Safety Council noted that 90 percent of your reaction while
Contrary to popular belief, drug problems are not restricted to a narrow sub-set of society. People of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds can fall victim to a life-limiting drug addiction. There is some evidence to suggest that addiction problems have a genetic root, but anyone can end up addicted to
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep and health disorder characterized by the reduction or even dangerous pausing of breath (airflow) while asleep. It is common among adults, but is now becoming common in children as well. When sleep apnea occurs, sleep is usually disrupted due to inadequate breathing and subsequent
By Kirsty Rigg – Two of the biggest hurdles for treating health conditions are providing preventive care, and ensuring patient compliance with medications and other treatments. This is especially true when it comes to diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that requires heavy monitoring and constant attention to one’s health and
By Allegra Gallian – When breast cancer survivor Carla Kimball, now 57, found out she had a lump in her breast that turned out to be a tumor, her initial thought wasn’t of herself. “The first thing I thought was, how am I going to tell my mother after she
By Charles Vega, MD – Imagine this scenario: you lift up your grandchild at the playground, and suddenly you feel a stabbing pain in your back. When you get home, you look for some kind of pain reliever in your medicine cabinet. Do you carefully consider your choice of over-the-counter
By Allegra Gallian – Our health is one of our most precious gifts. As we age, ensuring we stay healthy becomes increasingly important. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes, on average, and one in eight women will be diagnosed
Wheatgrass is becoming more and more popular for all the right reasons. Many people have reported experiencing real benefits after taking a wheatgrass shot or wheatgrass juice on a regular basis. Out of sheer curiosity, I tried drinking wheatgrass juice on a daily basis to see whether the reports are
A good night’s sleep is essential for your well-being. It enables your body to restore depleted energy levels and get adequate rest. However, as you age, you experience changing sleeping patterns, which may cause insomnia and other sleeping issues. This can increase the risk of health issues such as apnea,
By Vanessa Sheets– Heart disease is the number one killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. Because women often have different symptoms of heart disease than men, our warning signs can be overlooked or misunderstood- even by our doctors, according to the American Heart
If you’ve thought about a change of city or neighborhood and are looking for a place that promotes a healthy lifestyle, here are some locations and elements to consider when picking out your new house or apartment. The Seaside If you can afford property on a beach, or at least
By Gali Artzi, Ph.D. – Do you find yourself complaining about your memory, having fogginess or trouble remembering details or misplacing items? If so, you join the 11 percent of Americans age 45 and older who report experiencing worsening confusion or memory loss, according to a 2016 Alzheimer’s Association report.
There was a time when low testosterone was whispered about behind closed doors, but that is no longer the case. Today, testosterone deficiency is discussed in much the same manner as menopause. It is a fact of life that hormone levels such as testosterone decline with age. It is also
By Barbara Brunner— It seems hard to believe, especially for me, that I’ve just celebrated my 70th birthday. Looking back on my life, I can’t help but think about all the jobs and experiences I’ve had as I arrive at this milestone. I remember how terrified I was over many,
By Jessica Thiefels− Bone and joint health increases in childhood, but as you age you steadily lose muscle and bone mass. This can lead to painful issues with your joints, such as arthritis, osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. In fact, the almost half of adults 65 years of age and older have
It can happen to any of us. If you have recently received a cancer diagnosis, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what your next steps are. This is a common and understandable feeling. But understanding the next steps to take can help to combat feelings of helplessness and
Smart food choices are great for you as well as everyone you cook for. Nutritious food can have far reaching positive effects on your health. Here are some especially powerful foods that everyone can benefit from consuming. Their nutritious qualities will promote optimal health for your body and will help
By Lisa Klop, Au. D. – We all hope to “age in place” – stay in our homes and lead full, healthy lives for as long as possible. However, the older we get, the greater the risk of serious injury from accidents. Many who live alone worry about what would
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