Articles On:Health

July 20, 2022

Tackling Heat Risks for Seniors

By understanding the reasons behind increased heat risks for seniors and knowing precautions for avoiding excess ...

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woman at home with a fan, fighting the heat. Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. Because of greater heat risks for seniors, older adults and their loved ones should know the health hazards and tips for staying cool.
July 19, 2022

The Rise of Pea Protein

As the popularity of plant-based eating blooms, protein sources from the plant kingdom have been ...

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Protein sources from the plant kingdom have been flooding the market. Pea protein is now found in many products. We share the pros and cons.
July 15, 2022

5 Foods to Add Protein to Your Diet

Protein is important for older adults in minimizing age-related muscle loss, maintaining lower blood pressure ...

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a platter of eggs and whole grain bread. Five tasty foods to add protein to your diet and tips for using them: eggs, nut butter, lentils, whole grains, and nutritional yeast.
July 11, 2022

Oral-Care Probiotics for Your Mouth: A New Route to Health

You may know that the health of your mouth can affect your health overall; and ...

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a happy couple dancing at home. Photo courtesy of Getty Images, provided by Family Features.
July 8, 2022

Summertime Skin Care and Watermelon

Summertime means sun, fun, and fresh produce like watermelon. Did you know that skin care ...

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woman eating watermelon - Photo by Ocskay Mark, Dreamstime. Summertime means sun, fun, and fresh produce like watermelon. Did you know that skin care and watermelon are perfect summer partners, too?
July 5, 2022

How to Manage Anxiety in a High-Anxiety Era

Seniors Guide suggests six easy ways to manage anxiety and stress, especially during crisis times. ...

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Senior with Anxiety looks out the window. Seniors Guide suggests easy ways to manage anxiety and stress, especially during crises, inc. friends, meditation, relaxation apps, and more.
July 1, 2022

10 Herbs and Spices with Health Benefits

Some common food seasonings are beneficial to our bodies as well as our taste buds. ...

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herbs and spices in spoons and scattered on a black background. photo by Alexander Raths, Dreamstime. These 10 herbs and spices with health benefits may inflammation, lower blood sugar, reduce high cholesterol, improve brain function, and more.
June 28, 2022

Issues with Mental Health Therapy Options for Seniors

While mental health can be a very real issue for older adults, as real as ...

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Sad pensive Black man outside. photo by Noriko Cooper, Dreamstime. While seniors’ mental well-being can be a very real problem, issues with mental health therapy options can amplify the issues.
June 28, 2022

Help for Itchy Skin Without a Rash

Dr. Howard LeWine, M.D., internist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and assistant professor ...

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man scratchy his arm to relieve itchy skin - photo by Kaspars Grinvalds, Dreamstime. Causes for itchy skin without a rash include medications, stress, environment, hot showers, underlying medical conditions, and more.
June 24, 2022

Increasing Fiber for Constipation Relief

Yan Bi, M.D., Ph.D. of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, explains the ...

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fiber rich foods Photo by Tatjana Baibakova Dreamstime. Dietary fiber for constipation relief: Mayo Clinic looks at recommended intake, fiber-rich foods, supplements, types, cautions, and more.