Articles On:Health

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 6, 2022

Senior Intimacy After a Long Dry Spell

If you’re considering reconnecting to your libido after years without a relationship, you may be ...

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happy, loving black couple at ocean - photo by Spotmatik, Dreamstime. If you've gone years without a sexual relationship, sex may seem intimidating. These tips for senior intimacy after a dry spell can help.
July 1, 2022

10 Tips to Cultivate Positivity and Joy

With all of the changes happening in our world, there’s no better time than now ...

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seniors having fun on bikes. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. With all of the changes happening in our world, there’s no better time than now to cultivate positivity and joy in our lives.
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 30, 2022

Navigating Patient Communications During a Serious Illness

Communication is an essential tool in successfully navigating the health care journey. Successful patient communications ...

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patient with doctor in hospital Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Patient communications during a serious illness – with medical providers, family, friends, and associates – help in navigating the journey.
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.
June 21, 2022

Diabetes and Foot Care, Like Hand and Glove

Diabetes and foot care go together like a hand and glove. The Mayo Clinic explains ...

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woman examining man's foot - photo by Renato Borlaza, Dreamstime. A look at diabetes and foot care, with a 4-step routine for preventing problems, from connecting with a podiatrist to socks and self-exams.