Articles On:Health

June 3, 2022

Eating Disorders in Older Adults

Seniors Guide looks at the realities of eating disorders in older adults, including anorexia and ...

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sad thin older man Photo by Ruslan Huzau Dreamstime. Seniors Guide looks at eating disorders in older adults, including anorexia and bulimia, and at impacts, symptoms, and action steps.
May 31, 2022

Can Activity Prevent Dementia?

Andrew E. Budson, M.D. of Harvard Health Blog answers the question: can activity prevent dementia? ...

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couple stretching together before a jog. photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Can activity prevent dementia? A look at cognitive activity and Alzheimer’s + physical activity and cognitive decline provides an answer.
May 26, 2022

5 Portion Control Tips for Health and Deliciousness

Katlyn Moncada of BHG.com offers five food portion control tips to help you maintain a ...

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These five food portion control tips can help you maintain a healthy yet delicious lifestyle: plate percentage, measures, snack size, and more.
May 23, 2022

Sleep Products for Older Adults: Hype or Helpful?

Sleep helps to heal and rejuvenate our bodies and minds. In fact, adequate sleep reduces ...

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woman waking up after a good night of sleep. Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. Older adults with sleep problems can try non-medical sleep products like weighted blankets, PEMF therapy, masks, and white noise machines.
May 20, 2022

Why Antioxidants Matter and How to Get Them

Nutrition expert Carrie Dennett examines why antioxidants matter, why these nutrition powerhouses benefit health, and ...

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Seniors Guide looks at why antioxidants matter, how the nutrition powerhouses benefit health, and how to best take them into our bodies.
May 18, 2022

Can You Eat to Ease Pain?

While we often think of diets as a means of looking our best or avoiding ...

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man with knee pain Photo by Natpol Rodbang Dreamstime. Besides eating to avoid certain diseases, it's also possible to eat to ease pain. We examine how the right diet can help manage chronic pain.
May 13, 2022

Breakfast Foods for Better Digestion

Choose breakfast foods for better digestion to avoid embarrassing gas and cramps and aid digestion ...

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oatmeal with berries and tea photo by Nadianb Dreamstime. Breakfast foods for better digestion fend off gas and cramps and aid digestion and nutrient absorption: think healthy fats, yogurt, oatmeal.
May 11, 2022

Include These Four Healthy Nuts in Your Diet

Nuts may feel like a decadent treat thanks to their rich flavor and ability to ...

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healthy nuts in a bowl, photo by Fiveph Dreamstime. Healthy nuts – walnuts, almonds, cashews, and pistachios – benefit heart and brain health, joints, bones, increase energy, and more.
May 10, 2022

Techniques to Tame Dental Phobia

The experts at Harvard Medical School suggest five techniques for taming dental phobia, to help ...

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dentist hovering over patient. These techniques for taming dental phobia help ensure that you calm your fear and get the important care from your dentist that you need.
May 6, 2022

5 Calcium-Rich Foods and Tips for Use

Dietitian Novella Lui suggests five calcium-rich foods – with more calcium than a glass of ...

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yogurt almonds honey oats photo by MkStudio Dreamstime. Learn of 5 calcium-rich foods with tips on using them: canned salmon, almonds, canned sardines, firm tofu, and yogurt.