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Old Body, Young Joints: How to Reduce the Risk of Joint Problems

As we all know, growing older is something that prompts umpteen stereotypes. As the title of today’s post might have already suggested, we are now going to hone in on your joints. Unfortunately, as you get older, these are more susceptible to problems. This can be highlighted through the fact that

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6 Things You Need to Know About Oral Health as You Age

As we get older, we have to worry about things that once might not have been a big deal. One of those things is oral health. Throughout your life, your teeth have been through a lot. It’s important to continue to take good care of them. Here are some recommendations for

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The Importance of Geriatric Dentistry

As you grow older, it’s important to keep up with your teeth. Perhaps you or your companions don’t see the need to go to the dentist, but the impact of good dentistry on your teeth and overall health is undeniable. Here, we’ll explore all you should know about geriatric dentistry.

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What to Do When Addiction Has Become a Problem

The onset of an addiction can be a slow burn. It can be hard to tell if a loved one is addicted to a substance until there are clear physical, mental, and social signs and side effects. A person who is addicted to a substance can find it difficult to

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Fitness Tips to Help You While Traveling

If you’re like me, you’re on the road a lot, which means you spend a ton of time hopping from one hotel to the other and changing your routine based on what’s on the agenda! You also probably know that while staying on track all the time is ideal, sticking

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Preparing for Medicare’s Annual Election Period

Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP) confuses people daily. Many people think that if they wait until the AEP, also called the Fall Open Enrollment Period, they will be able to enroll in a Medigap plan without having to answer any health questions. However, that isn’t the case. The AEP is

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Making Life Easier by Minimizing the Need to Go Out

As we get older, every little trip out to the market for groceries, or to the doctor for a regular checkup can be quite taxing, especially if the weather outside is too hot or too cold. Unfortunately, the older we get, the lonelier we become as well, as our children

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Are Vitamin Infusions Worth All The Hype?

We’ve all been there! We overdo it during sports or at work. If you are desperately in need for a cure for dehydration or exhaustion, IV drip spas are where people can get a cocktail of nutrients injected directly into their bloodstream via an IV, and they are actually all over the

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Maintaining Oral Health as We Age

It used to be the standard for our parents and grandparents to lose their teeth and wear dentures. Today with the help of advances in dentistry, and increased awareness of oral health, it is entirely possible to keep all of your teeth. Of course, aging naturally brings some added risks

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Tips to Stay Fit During the Holidays

When the holidays roll around, it’s easy for your fitness habits to take a vacation. With the parties and bountiful spreads of food, the temptation to skip a few days or overindulge is all too enticing. Thankfully, WundaBar founder, Amy Jordan, has a few tips that will help you stay fit over

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The Health Benefits of Golf for Women Over the Age of 50

Some of the health benefits of golf can be obvious to many of players. Physical exercise is not the only benefits of playing and practicing golf. This review takes you through the ways that golf can help improve your physical well-being, your metabolic, and mental health. Passive benefits all while

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How to Navigate Life as a Spousal Caregiver

Marriage is undoubtedly a beautiful experience. You’re able to share consistent, fun memories with the person you love. You’re able to raise a family of your own together as a caregiver. You have someone who will be by your side to make the more tedious aspects of life a little

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Four Ways to Cope with Anxiety

Everyday life has a significant number of elements and events that cause stress. While most people can deal with it, there are certain individuals who face severe anxiety daily and must control these stress sources, since they feel their impact the worst. While medication assists in mitigating their anxiety, there

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5 Tips to Financially Prepare for Alzheimer’s Treatment and Care

As of 2019, an estimated 5.8 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and of that total number, 5.6 million are in the 65 and over age bracket, according to data compiled by the Alzheimer’s Association. In addition to the impacts of Alzheimer’s on mental cognition, physical function,

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8 Tips to Prevent Diabetes-Related Foot Problems

Diabetes is a big problem in America. Many people immediately associate diabetes with being overweight and the health problems that typically follow. One area of health that diabetes affects that many people don’t know about is the feet. Due to poor blood flow and potential nerve damage from diabetes, foot problems

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Steps To Recovering From A Traumatic Experience

No one should have to experience any kind of trauma in their lifetime, but unfortunately, it does happen and is a reality. Know that you don’t have to live in misery, and there are steps to recovering from a traumatic experience that you can take so you can live a

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A Guide to Food Reactivity As You Age

Ahhh…the joys of aging. We work so hard on the way up the proverbial hill, but the ride down isn’t necessarily any easier. There are some bumps along the road that we all anticipate as we age, such as graying hair, decreased energy, wrinkles on our face and arthritis in

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The Benefits of Using a Diffuser with Essential Oils

With the rising popularity of essential oils and other natural holistic treatments, it is only natural that we explore the benefits of diffusing our favorite essential oils. Diffusers are an affordable, healthy, and relaxing way to take full advantage of all the benefits essential oils offer us.  What Is Aromatherapy?

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5 Ways an Occupational Therapist can Help You after 50

According to webmd.com, 9 in 10 adults over 50 live with one or two types of chronic diseases. Cases of high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, dementia, and poor vision increase the more people age. These conditions make older adults feel depressed and reliant on other people for simple things like

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The Vitamins to Add to Your Daily Routine

In a perfect world, we would all gain an ideal vitamin and mineral intake from a healthy, balanced diet. Due to a range of different reasons, such as health conditions, busy lives, and dietary needs, it’s not always that easy. In a perfect world, we would all gain the ideal

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