News: Risk of falling still barrier to aging-in-place
Mindfulness and Meditation Can Make You Healthier
Researchers and medical experts are coming increasingly to believe that what is good for the mind is good for the body. Medical Daily notes that studies have linked “mindfulness” to lower levels of stress, better anxiety management, reduced arthritic pain and a lower...
The Pros and Cons of Dentures
Your mouth is the first step in maintaining a healthy digestive system, and missing teeth or poor hygiene can affect the overall health of your body. Many older adults opt for dentures, which are less expensive than reconstructive dental surgery. While there are many...
Stress and Your Health
We all experience stress from time to time. Whether it’s figuring out how to balance your own life with the duties of caring for a loved one, worrying about your health, or feeling anxiety about money troubles–an extended amount of stress can really effect...
The Dangers of Ignoring Pains
Remember when you were a kid playing sports in gym class? What happened if you banged your elbow or skinned your knee? Of course, the coach advised you to ‘walk it off!’ Well, not only are you no longer a kid in gym class, but it also turns out that that’s some pretty...
The Painful Truth About Shingles
The unpleasant and itchy rash known as the chickenpox afflicted many of us as children. After about ten days and a bottle of Calamine lotion, the pain subsided and life as we knew it resumed. What you might not realize, however is that once the chickenpox virus has...
