Articles On:senior health

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.
August 19, 2022

6 Nutritional Benefits of Beets That Can’t Be Beat

Beets, a vibrant, earthy root offers important nutritional benefits. The benefits of beets include boosting ...

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Benefits of beets (beetroots) include boosting brain, kidney and liver health, improving exercise performance, reducing inflammation, etc.
August 18, 2022

The Importance of Hydration for Seniors

Seniors Guide examines the critical and sometimes-overlooked issue of hydration for seniors. The natural aging ...

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woman drinking water outside. Syda Productions, Dreamstime. Natural aging, medications, and dementia increase dehydration issues. SG looks at the problem and offers solutions for hydration for seniors.
August 16, 2022

Skin Tags: Causes, Risks, and Removal

Jason Sluzevich, M.D., of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, discusses skin tags, ...

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A look at skin tags, skin-colored growths that unexpectedly appear, and at their causes, risks, treatment, and removal.
August 12, 2022

Dancing for Seniors

Seniors Guide examines the benefits of dancing for seniors and suggests ways to access this, ...

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A senior couple dancing outside. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. Seniors Guide examines the benefits of dancing for seniors and suggests ways to access this fun, entertaining, and healthy activity.
August 12, 2022

How to Prevent Blood Clots in Legs and Lungs

Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Health Publishing discusses risk factors for blood clots – i.e., ...

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elder with pain in leg Photo by Satjawat Boontanataweepol, Dreamstime. A look at risk factors for blood clots (i.e., deep vein thrombosis, or DVT) and how to prevent blood clots from forming in lungs or legs.