A new survey shows that 2 out of 3 women over 50 (67 percent) prefer to receive care at home during retirement, but more than half are skeptical of that outcome due to long-term costs.
Study Finds Statins Don’t Reduce Parkinson’s Risk
New studies led by researchers at Penn State College may have found that statins, cholesterol lowering drugs, do not reduce Parkinson’s risk after all. Currently there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder that is caused by the death of dopamine...
Feeling Ill? Turn to Art and Nature
For years authors and painters have used nature as a source of inspiration. As American naturalist John Burroughs wrote in his essay entitled The Gospel of Nature, “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more.” As it turns out,...
Nutrition Advice for Your Loved One
Especially in today’s society, the astounding amount of different diets seem to constantly surround us. While choosing between Weight Watchers, Atkins or any of the other popular diets, it can be easy to find a diet or weight loss program that works for practically...
Diet Choices That Lower Risks of Diabetes and Heart Disease
Two of the most prominent health risks that reside in our society are diabetes and heart disease. And no wonder – simply take a look around at the abundance of fast-food restaurants and pre-packaged meals and you’ll see the multiple health risks that our country...
Retirement is Bad for Your Health
To retire or not to retire? This question has challenged many people as they begin to wonder if they are financially stable to call it quits. Would this decision be easier if retirement negatively affected your health? A report published in the London-based Institute...
