A huge misconception about dehydration is the way one identifies it. Most people think that if they drink when they feel thirsty, they can avoid becoming dehydrated. According to Franci Cohen, personal trainer, exercise physiologist, and certified nutritionist, nothing could be farther from the truth. “The fact is that by the time one feels thirst,… Continue reading The Facts about Dehydration
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Returning Home after a Disaster
Editor’s Note: Cleaning up after a natural disaster like a hurricane or tornado isn’t only a heartbreaking task – it’s dangerous as well. Here, from the federal Centers for Disease Control, are some strategies that could save your home and even your life: Basic Overall Recommendations Do not enter a building if you smell gas.… Continue reading Returning Home after a Disaster
Water Wisely for a Beautiful Garden and Landscape
By Melinda Myers Too much or not enough water and never when you need it. That seems to be the long time plight of gardeners. Add to this extended droughts, flooding and watering bans. What is a gardener to do? Become a water-wise gardener. Water wise is not just about growing drought tolerant plants or… Continue reading Water Wisely for a Beautiful Garden and Landscape
Cancer Patients: Eating Well During The Holidays
You’re heading into the usual round of holiday feasts with a feeling of anxiety, maybe even dread, not because you’re afraid of putting on a few pounds, but because you’re undergoing treatment for cancer and have no interest in food. Or maybe you’re hosting the party this year, and you’ll have a friend or family… Continue reading Cancer Patients: Eating Well During The Holidays
Antibacterials and Liver Disease
A product meant to fight bacteria could lead to liver cancer, according to researchers. The newest study of triclosan comes months after an earlier study determined that the substance showed up in the urine of people who used it. It’s also been linked to the impairment of muscle contraction and hormone disruption. Triclosan, an antimicrobial… Continue reading Antibacterials and Liver Disease
Taking Care of Aging Teeth
As we age, most of us become more susceptible to health risks – and that includes oral-health problems. Seniors are liable to worn and discolored teeth, and without the right oral care, they can get diseases that cause the gums to recede (hence the phrase “long in the tooth”). According to the federal Centers for… Continue reading Taking Care of Aging Teeth
The One Essential Element You Need to Age Well
There’s no denying the powerful benefits of water. The wonders it can do for your overall health and well-being have been well studied and demonstrated—water is essential for survival, which is why it’s so important for aging well. Water is crucial as we age because it does a lot more than quench thirst. Water is… Continue reading The One Essential Element You Need to Age Well
Battle Aging Skin with These 9 Steps
Too much sun isn’t the only culprit when it comes to aging your skin. Here, prominent dermatologist Susan Stuart, MD, talks about nine other things you should be aware of: TOO MUCH SODIUM Excess sodium in your diet can suck the moisture out of skin, leaving it dry and dull. To avoid this, cut back… Continue reading Battle Aging Skin with These 9 Steps