by mg_user | Oct 4, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
By Guest Blogger Robin Amylon Constipation is a very common complaint among older adults. 42% of individuals aged 65 and older experience constipation. This number increases to 62% in those who are older than 84 years of age. Constipation occurs when bowel movements...
by mg_user | Sep 25, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
A new study that was conducted by Great Britain’s University of Exeter Medical School found that the Mediterranean Diet is not only healthy for the body, but for the mind as well. The team of researchers partnered with the National Institute for Health Research...
by mg_user | Sep 18, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
The way you eat impacts so many aspects of your health. A nutritious diet is one of the keys to a long and healthy life. On the other hand, your diet may also be the culprit behind nagging chronic conditions. Gout is one of these conditions. This painful form of...
by mg_user | Sep 6, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
Physical ailments and health problems are very common for aging seniors, but one of the most distressing conditions is dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Stripping seniors of what is most valuable – their memories, Alzheimer’s is a heart wrenching ordeal for the...
by mg_user | Aug 28, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
Written With Guest Blogger and Nutritionist, Robin Amylon As we age, several physiological and perceptual changes can lead to decreased appetite in the elderly. Seniors generally need fewer calories due to a lower metabolic rate and decrease in muscle mass and...
by mg_user | Aug 16, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
We all get stressed out once in a while. Life is filled with a million sources of anxiety, from everyday annoyances to true personal crises. How we choose to cope with these anxieties can have a span impact on our well-being, both mentally and physically. But there...
