by mg_user | Dec 9, 2013 | Current Events
A new study published by Scotland’s University of Dundee in the British Medical Journal found that some “fizzy” or soluble medications can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke because of the high salt content in these types of drugs.Researchers on the study...
by mg_user | Dec 6, 2013 | Lifestyle
The dating scene is definitely not just for the young. Love and connection is something that all human beings seek, and there is no expiration date on this driving desire.The introduction of dating websites like Match.com and eHarmony has reinvented dating in America...
by mg_user | Dec 4, 2013 | Fitness
You put a lot of wear and tear on your hips. That’s just part of life. And for the most part, your hips are designed to take the abuse. According to WebMD, this largest of the body’s ball-and-socket joints is designed to endure the impact of both your daily routine...
by mg_user | Dec 2, 2013 | Current Events
The U.S. population is getting older. Americans are living longer than ever before and, thanks to the enormity of the Baby Boomer generation, we’re aging at a faster rate than we’re reproducing. Life Matters Media reports that the population of Americans 85 and older...
by mg_user | Nov 29, 2013 | Lifestyle
The holidays are typified by indulgence. A season that is filled with food, candy, increased spending, and traveling – the holidays can be a challenge to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Keeping a firm handle on one’s health is especially important to senior citizens who...
by mg_user | Nov 27, 2013 | Caregiver Corner
When a parent or loved one begins to show serious signs of aging or illness, it can be difficult to accept certain realities. For many, the role reversal from parent and child to patient and caregiver is a tough pill to swallow. It might be fair to say that the role...