Editor’s note: When it comes to detoxing, most of us think of our bodies. But detoxing our mental attitudes can be just as important – and can help us achieve our goals as well as feel better. Here, nutritionist and trainer Cristy Nickel reveals the secret to staying motivated, achieving goals, and making your New… Continue reading Detox Your Attitude in 2017
Author: Jane Farrell
Infra-Red Saunas: The 20-Minute Detox
If you’ve ever wanted to try a traditional sauna but have been intimidated by the extreme temperatures, an infrared sauna may be for you. Traditional saunas work by heating not only your body but the air around you as well, while infrared (“dry”) saunas transfer the heat directly to your body and don’t affect the… Continue reading Infra-Red Saunas: The 20-Minute Detox
Aromatherapy: Detox Your Environment
You’ve just finished a hectic holiday season: shopping, wrapping, cooking, entertaining, partying. It’s time to detox from all the craziness by providing yourself with a soothing environment. Aromatherapy is the simplest way to do this. It’s a time-honored tool for restoring mental and emotional balance. You can use fragrant essential oils in a diffuser or… Continue reading Aromatherapy: Detox Your Environment
Managing Medication Expenses
Here, some tips from the experts at SeniorHealth, a division of the National Institutes of Health, on how to save some money on medication: Medicines can cost a lot. If you have a drug plan through your insurance, you can probably save money by ordering yours from them rather than at your neighborhood pharmacy. Medicare… Continue reading Managing Medication Expenses
Brain Activity Linked to Falls in Older Adults
Brain activity can help predict a healthy older adult’s risk of falling, according to researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older Americans and all too often lead to physical decline and loss of independence. The findings were published in Neurology, the medical… Continue reading Brain Activity Linked to Falls in Older Adults
Elderly Couples In Assisted Living Still Need Intimate and Social Relationships
Researchers have found that both intimate and social relationships are important for adults in assisted-living facilities. In a study conducted at Georgia State University, inivestigators found that the benefits of late-life couplehood include companionship, support and affection. But there were some detrimental factors as well, including feeling the burden of caregiving, feeling defined by one’s… Continue reading Elderly Couples In Assisted Living Still Need Intimate and Social Relationships
Managing Hearing Loss
Have you had your hearing checked? While a hearing test may not get the publicity that mammograms and colonoscopies do, the Mayo Clinic recommends a baseline hearing evaluation at age 50. After that, the Mayo experts say, you should have a regularly scheduled followup assessment depending on your needs. Gayla Poling, Ph.D., Audiology, Mayo Clinic,… Continue reading Managing Hearing Loss
Toward A Better Understanding of ALS
Researchers have made a discovery that could lead to a better understanding of astrocytes, a type of cell in the brain that is thought to play a role in Lou Gehrig’s disease, also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS; Alzheimer’s disease; Huntington’s disease; and other neurological disorders. Neuroscientists from UCLA are are the first to… Continue reading Toward A Better Understanding of ALS
Making ER Visits Easier
A visit to the ER can be especially stressful. The experts from NIH SeniorHealth, a division of the National Institutes of Health, suggest some strategies for making it easier: The experts suggest that you come prepared with some documents, including your health insurance card or policy number; a list of your medications; a list of… Continue reading Making ER Visits Easier
Additional Recipe “Ingredient” Makes Food Safer
Kitchen food safety can be improved by a few simple measures–reminders in recipes to wash hands and follow meat thermometer instructions. Edgar Chambers IV, co-director of Kansas State University’s Sensory Analysis Center, and collaborative food scientists have found that only 25 percent of people use a meat thermometer when they are cooking at home. But… Continue reading Additional Recipe “Ingredient” Makes Food Safer
Five Fabulous Fitness Treats
You’ve eaten right. You’ve worked out consistently and you’ve taken the time to keep your mind sharp and clear. Shouldn’t you be rewarded for your efforts, while taking your fitness game to the next level? We believe you should. Here are five fitness-oriented gifts to get in the holiday season or the New Year. DVD &… Continue reading Five Fabulous Fitness Treats
New Benefits Found for Aspirin
Taking an aspirin a day can help some older Americans reduce heart-attack risk, prevent some cancers and cancer deaths, and extend their lives, according to a new study from the University of Southern California (USc). The study found that the people who benefited from daily low-dose aspirin had a high risk of heart disease. Researchers… Continue reading New Benefits Found for Aspirin
Restaurant Customers Often Get Bad Food-Safety Information
Restaurants don’t do an effective job of telling customers about the risks associated with eating undercooked meat – specifically hamburgers, according to new research. The information provided by servers, the research found, often contradicts science-based information customers need to make informed food safety decisions. All 50 states in the U.S. have adopted some version of… Continue reading Restaurant Customers Often Get Bad Food-Safety Information
Late-in-Life Marriage and Tough Financial Decisions
Marriage later in life can be a satisfying and romantic accomplishment, whether it is a first-time event or the rekindling of love after a divorce or death of a spouse. However, unlike marriage in your 20s, making the commitment in your 50s, 60s or later suggests not only a walk down the aisle but also… Continue reading Late-in-Life Marriage and Tough Financial Decisions
“Prehabilitation” for Cancer Patients May Lead to Faster Recovery
Four weeks of getting cancer patients physically ready for surgery may help them recover more quickly , according to a new study from Canadian researchers. That’s according to a recent study of nearly 120 colorectal cancer patients in Montreal who took part in a “prehabilitation” program. “We don’t have a one size-fits-all prescription for how… Continue reading “Prehabilitation” for Cancer Patients May Lead to Faster Recovery
Creative People Fear Death Less than Others
Creative people with high levels of ambition and achievement are less likely to fear death than other people with lower creativity levels, according to new research from the UK. The study was conducted by Rotem Perach, a postgraduate researcher at the University of Kent’s School of Psychology, under the supervision of Dr Arnaud Wisman, shows… Continue reading Creative People Fear Death Less than Others
8 Tech Holiday Gifts for the Seniors on Your List
When it comes to buying holiday presents for seniors, it’s good to think outside the gift box. For older adults who have downsized, moved into assisted living, or accumulated more knick-knacks than they could ever need, the perfect gift may seem elusive. With more tech companies designing apps, gadgets, and devices with seniors in mind,… Continue reading 8 Tech Holiday Gifts for the Seniors on Your List
How to Safely Exfoliate at Home
Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the outer layer of your skin. While some people believe that this improves the appearance of their skin, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say it’s not for everyone and – if not done properly – could do more harm than good. “For some… Continue reading How to Safely Exfoliate at Home