By Sherri Snelling – Your 88-year-old dad says, “Honey I don’t need any help – I’m doing fine.” (despite the dishes piled up in the sink and the dirty laundry sitting in its basket). A fearful older aunt comments, “I can’t afford to hire help and besides I have you
There are many health benefits that come along with drinking tea. Drinking this soothing beverage regularly can be especially advantageous as you age and may even prevent the onset of certain health problems. Here are a few of the main health benefits of tea. Antioxidants Green tea, in particular, has
By Dr. Aaranson – In today’s modern world, much is still unknown about cancer. Although there are studies going on all of the time, and we continue to learn more each day, we are still unsure of the exact causes of cancer, along with the best ways to treat it. Some
The women of today have built a life competing with men in the professional world and have, for the first time in history, earned their rightful place in positions of authority. No, women are not yet where they want to be on the hierarchical food chain, but at least they
Headaches are a blight we all must face at times in our lives, whether they are random; from playing the games consoles for too long; watching a 3D movie; being hungover, or stressed. Some people have to suffer them with a lot more regularity than the rest of us and
By Dr. Aaranson – Visits to the doctor increase with the same regularity as the number of candles on our birthday cakes, or so it seems! Whether dealing with pains or treating a disease, we place an enormous amount of trust in our doctors. We leave our health and well-being in
By Ethan Wright− Menopause is not an easy time for women. The changes in behavior and health are disrupting the normal lives of women 50 years old and above. Once the symptoms start, many of their activities have been tweaked. Some of them are having a hard time coping with
The hot flashes are mostly over, and the extreme mood swings associated with your final bouts of PMS are finally a thing of the past. You have not gotten your period in some time, and you finally feel like your hormone swings are over and done with. Congratulations—you have just
By Wendie Pett – Has someone ever said words about your body that hurt? Words that poked at a raw spot in your heart because you want to get fit but just don’t know how to lose weight? Maybe it’s time for a change, read on to learn how. I
By Anthony Atkins − Getting proper rest and sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our overall health. A good night’s sleep not only leaves you feeling more rested, but also greatly benefits your physical and mental health in both the short and long term. It’s vital, then,
Many people with Osteoarthritis suffer from pain and restrictions that have nothing to do with osteoarthritis at all. One of my greatest frustrations, is when people suffer needlessly. I had pain and restriction in my knees with osteoarthritis for 7 years. When I stumbled on the solution it took me 3 months to resolve
Have you heard the news? Ida Keeling, a delightful, 100-year-old runner, set a world record for her age group (80 years and older) in the 100-meter dash at the prestigious Penn Relays in Philadelphia. She celebrated by dropping to the ground for a few push-ups. “You see so many older
People are more concerned about their health than they have ever been before. There is an enormous amount of websites that provide tips regarding what people can do to live longer and healthier lives. The large amount of information that is available to the general public has helped to educate
Changing your life and the lives of your children and the generations that follow is no easy task. Nature versus nurture has long been raising questions that are a fascinating combination of social and science for which we often have no answer. But with the consistent rise of obesity nationwide,
Growing old is not something we can avoid. It creeps up on us, no matter how healthy our diet is or how much anti-aging skin replenishing cream we slap on every night. However, while we cannot turn back the sands of time, we can slow them down a little. There
By Dr. Aaranson – For some, living with joint pain can be an annoyance – something that can be an inconvenience to them as they go about their everyday tasks. For others, it can be debilitating, leading to extreme discomfort and that can make it almost impossible for them to lead
By Kacey Mya Bradley – Stress can make itself apparent in many different forms, and dealing with too much for an extended period of time can be harmful in many ways. You can’t always control the situations in your life, but you can choose how you respond to your circumstances.
By Cloe Mayhair – Cognitive ability gives us the capacity to think, remember, and take control of our bodies, and is one of the most important things to preserve over time. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia both rob a person of the ability to think for themselves, and unfortunately, there hasn’t
By Carol Trehearn – A large percentage of older people will experience a change in their sleeping patterns. For over 50’s, it is not uncommon to find that you wake up more often in the night as well as take more frequent naps during the day, especially once you have
Drinking bone broth is a growing health food trend spurred on by the recent book Nourishing Broth by Sally Fallon Morrell and Kaayla T. Daniel and popularized by proponents of the paleo diet. Bone broths are prepared by roasting animal bones, often from beef, chicken, or fish, and then simmering
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