Articles On:senior health

September 30, 2022

Aging Gracefully: Move Forward, Not Back

Seniors Guide writer Terri Jones ponders aging gracefully. How can we incorporate the challenges of ...

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older woman in cap and gown. Photo by Mark Adams, Dreamstime. Seniors Guide ponders aging gracefully: How can we incorporate the challenges of growing old into a life stage of purpose and satisfaction?
September 30, 2022

How to Get Enough Iron for Your Health

Matthew Kadey of Environmental Nutrition discusses the importance of iron to a healthy body, why ...

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Foods that are full of nutritional iron, like beef and plants. Many face iron deficiency anemia, but you can get enough iron from supplements as well as animal-based and plant-based foods. Here's how.
September 27, 2022

Foods to Fight Constipation

The experts at Environmental Nutrition suggest foods to fight constipation, to keep you comfortable and ...

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dog on toilet Damedeeso Dreamstime. Some foods help fight constipation to avoid the serious downsides of the common gastrointestinal problem but some worsen the bowel condition.
September 19, 2022

Affordable Hearing Aids, Finally

An August 2022 rule from the FDA gives consumers access to over-the-counter (OTC), affordable hearing ...

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woman holding hand to ear. Image by Jean Paul Chassenet, Dreamstime. A new FDA rule gives consumers access to over-the-counter (OTC), affordable hearing aids, cheaper and available without an audiologist visit.
September 16, 2022

5 Foods for Better Sleep (Besides Chamomile Tea)

Even if you understand the importance of sleep, sometimes a good night of zzz’s can ...

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happy man waking up in bed after good night of sleep Motortion Dreamstime. Though important, a good night of zzz’s can be elusive. If you want to avoid medications, these five foods for better sleep can help.
September 6, 2022

The Healthiest Fruits

Teresa Fung, MS, RD, ScD, of Harvard Health Blog, examines the healthiest fruits to include ...

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cut fruits in a bowl. Photo by Ludmila Kapustkina, Dreamstime. Harvard Health Blog examines the healthiest fruits for our diets and their healthiest forms: juices, frozen, fresh, dried, or organic.
August 30, 2022

Healthy Habits Make Health Easier

Kathleen Trotter, fitness expert and personal trainer, advises that embracing healthy habits creates a life ...

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senior couple eating healthy foods - photo by Rosshelen, Dreamstime. Kathleen Trotter, fitness expert and personal trainer, advises that embracing healthy habits creates a life of easy, good-for-you choices. “Set it and FORGET it,” she says.
August 30, 2022

Alzheimer’s Disease and Women

Andrew E. Budson, M.D., of Harvard Health Blog examines Alzheimer’s disease and women – its ...

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confused woman looking at calendar. Image by Katie Nelsling, Dreamstime. Andrew E. Budson, M.D., of Harvard Health Blog examines Alzheimer’s disease and women – its greater prevalence among women, possible reasons and causes, and tips for avoiding this form of dementia.
August 26, 2022

Nootropics to Boost Brain Function

Kristen N. Smith, Ph.D., RDN, LD, of Environmental Nutrition discusses nootropics, substances used to enhance ...

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A model of a brain and a scattering of supplements, to communicate the concept of brain health. Photo by Microgen Dreamstime. Kristen N. Smith, Ph.D., RDN, LD, of Environmental Nutrition discusses nootropics, substances used to enhance brain function, including L-theanine, gingko biloba, and ginseng. We also look at the use of cocoa flavonoids to boost brain health.
August 23, 2022

Stroke Risk for Women

This overview of stroke risk for women looks at risk factors and suggests ways to ...

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woman physician speaking to patient - image from Family Features, courtesy Getty Images. This overview of stroke risk for women looks at risk factors and suggests ways to help prevent disability or death from a stroke.