The Effects of Stress on Your Health

by mg_user | Aug 30, 2013 | Health & Wellness

For many years, stress helped to keep humans alive. Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, which triggers the “fight or flight” response. This came in handy years ago when animals and predators were threatening our very existence. While that’s not typically...

Senior Malnutrition: How to Feed a Poor Appetite

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...

Being Aware of Risk Factors For the Elderly

by mg_user | Aug 23, 2013 | Caregiver Corner

For those caring for the elderly, it is important to be aware of the major fall risk factors. Nearly 40% of seniors will experience a fall each year, with the possibility of serious complications like hip fractures, concussions, and even death. Great care needs to be...

Harvard Scientists Find that Hot Chocolate Can Boost Memory in Older Adults

by mg_user | Aug 21, 2013 | Current Events

According to new research from Harvard University, drinking two cups of hot chocolate every day could help boost memory and thinking skills in older adults. The study measured the blood flow in the middle cerebral artery, one of the major channels that provides blood...

Get A Workout Without Even Realizing It

by mg_user | Aug 19, 2013 | Fitness

We’re only given one body in this lifetime and it’s our responsibility to take care of it. For seniors, it’s especially important to remain active because inactivity can increase your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol or high blood pressure....

Foods that Help Decrease Anxiety

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...