Protein foods include both animal (meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs) and plant (beans, peas, soy products, nuts, and seeds) sources. We all need protein—but most Americans eat enough, and some eat more than they need. How much is enough? Most people, ages 9 and older, should eat 5 to 7 ounces* of protein foods each… Continue reading Ready to Vary Your Protein Routine?
Author: Jane Farrell
Geriatric Care for a Diverse Population
New guidance from the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is designed to changes approaches to geriatric health care for an increasingly diverse population. Developed by a committee of experts in ethnogeriatrics (the study of how ethnicity and culture impact the health and well-being of older people), “Achieving High-Quality Multicultural Geriatric Care” outlines present health disparities and… Continue reading Geriatric Care for a Diverse Population
5 Tips for Protecting Against a Source of Blindness
Seniors are at heightened risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. The disease damages central vision, limiting a person’s ability to read, write and recognize faces. “There is still a worrying lack of awareness when it comes to AMD, despite it being the number one cause of blindness… Continue reading 5 Tips for Protecting Against a Source of Blindness
Cutting Back on Food Waste
Americans worry a lot about food – how much they’re eating, whether it’s healthy, how much they’re paying. But there’s another issue as well, one that’s often overlookd: food waste. According to choosemyplate, a program of the U.S. Department of Agrilculture, an incredible 90 billion pounds of food goes uneaten every year. That translates to… Continue reading Cutting Back on Food Waste
Body Mass Index May Be Unreliable Health Tool
How accurate is the widely accepted BMI (Body Mass Index)? Not very, according to new research out of UC Santa Barbara and UCLA. The study reveals that millions of Americans labeled overweight or obese based on their BMI are, in fact, “perfectly healthy.” Their findings, which appear in the International Journal of Obesity, suggest that… Continue reading Body Mass Index May Be Unreliable Health Tool
Stereotype about Native Americans’ Alcohol Abuse Is Wrong
Although conventional wisdom has long held that Native Americans have extremely high rates of alcohol abuse, University of Arizona researchers have found that Native Americans’ binge and heavy drinking rates actually match those of whites. According to a news release from the university, the groups did differ regarding abstinence: Native Americans were more likely to… Continue reading Stereotype about Native Americans’ Alcohol Abuse Is Wrong
“Wings of Rescue” Flies Shelter Pets to Loving Homes For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate everyone you love the most…including our furry friends! And one organization’s dedication to saving the lives of pets—on Cupid’s Day, and every day—proves that when it comes to unconditional love, the sky’s the limit. Overcrowding in animal shelters is a huge problem across the U.S., so much so… Continue reading “Wings of Rescue” Flies Shelter Pets to Loving Homes For Valentine’s Day
Too Few Lung Cancer Screenings?
Expanding lung cancer screening to include people who quit smoking more than 15 years ago could detect more cases and further reduce associated mortality This according to a study by Mayo Clinic researchers published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. “A decline in smoking rates has been, and continues to be, a critical step to reduce… Continue reading Too Few Lung Cancer Screenings?
5 Ways to Be Smart About Prescription Drugs
With 4 in 10 Americans regularly taking a prescription medication and nearly $260 billion spent by consumers on prescriptions in 2014, expert pharmacist Dr. Linda Bernstein, a spokesperson for FamilyWize, a price-comparison tool for prescription drugs, is offering the following tips to help consumers get healthier with their medications this year: Know what medicine you… Continue reading 5 Ways to Be Smart About Prescription Drugs
Fibromyalgia: What You Need to Know
Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) pain condition that affects 5 million or more Americans ages 18 and older. Most people diagnosed with it are women, though men and children may also have it. And some disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, may also occur simultaneously with fibromyalgia. Here, from the experts at the National… Continue reading Fibromyalgia: What You Need to Know
Dating the Grown-Up Way: Why It’s Better Over 40
Young love is so widespread each Valentine’s Day that it threatens to deplete Cupid’s stock of arrows. But single men and women with a few extra decades under their belts – and perhaps a little gray in their hair – are also in the market for romance, and they likely have a better understanding of… Continue reading Dating the Grown-Up Way: Why It’s Better Over 40
Researchers: Drinking Coffee Doesn’t Lead to Extra Heartbeats
Regular caffeine consumption does not lead to extra heartbeats and possible heart disease, according to UC San Francisco researchers. The finding is in contrast to current clinical trend of discouraging consumption of the beverage. The study, which measured the chronic consumption of caffeinated products over a 12-month period, rather than acute consumption, appears in the… Continue reading Researchers: Drinking Coffee Doesn’t Lead to Extra Heartbeats
Needed: A Better Understanding of Heart Disease and Exercise
Although heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States, only 20 percent of adults know how much exercise is needed for a healthy heart, according to a survey by the Cleveland Clinic. The survey also showed 40 percent of Americans are exercising less than that recommended amount… Continue reading Needed: A Better Understanding of Heart Disease and Exercise
How to Get Amazing, Ageless Skin
By Delaina Dixon I’ve discovered some amazing skin care products that help me keep my skin clean, clear and ageless. Why not try incorporating some into your daily routine? GET CLEAN I know I shouldn’t go to bed with makeup on, because last night’s look can settle into lines and creases. But who has time… Continue reading How to Get Amazing, Ageless Skin
The Anger Epidemic: How It Affects Mental and Physical Health
Irate people seem to be everywhere these days, on airplanes, in cars, at school, on social media platforms and at political rallies across the country. In fact, voter rage often makes more headlines than the candidates seeking office. Has anger reached a fever pitch in America? According to a November 2015 national survey conducted by… Continue reading The Anger Epidemic: How It Affects Mental and Physical Health
Hypertension Drug May Help Treat Alzheimer’s
An FDA-approved drug that’s used to treat hypertension also reduces cell damage that’s often linked to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) and the National Institutes of Health used laboratory neuronal cultures to reach that conclusion. They say their work, published in the journal Alzheimer’s Research and… Continue reading Hypertension Drug May Help Treat Alzheimer’s
Dealing with Incontinence in Alzheimer’s Patients
A person with Alzheimer’s disease may have other medical problems over time. These problems can cause more confusion and behavior changes. The person may not be able to tell you what is wrong. One problem, incontinence, means a person can’t control his or her bladder and/or bowels. This may happen at any stage of Alzheimer’s… Continue reading Dealing with Incontinence in Alzheimer’s Patients
7 Steps to A Peaceful Divorce
The only thing worse than a divorce is a nasty divorce full of gossip, unnecessary expenditures that financially drain both spouses and the added emotional turmoil that comes with fighting, name calling and even physical abuse. Is it possible to have a peaceful and even amicable divorce? Joryn Jenkins, a trial attorney with 35 years… Continue reading 7 Steps to A Peaceful Divorce