Articles On:senior health

10 Herbs and Spices with Health Benefits

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

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.

Navigating Patient Communications During a Serious Illness

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

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.

Issues with Mental Health Therapy Options for Seniors

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

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.

Help for Itchy Skin Without a Rash

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

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.

Increasing Fiber for Constipation Relief

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

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.

Diabetes and Foot Care, Like Hand and Glove

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

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.

Exercises to Maintain Balance

Losing one’s balance can lead to very serious injuries including hip fractures, broken bones, brain ...

couple doing squats at home photo by Pojoslaw Dreamstime. Losing balance can lead to serious injuries especially for older adults. Exercises to maintain balance can help: squats, leg lifts, etc.

5 Reasons Pistachios Are Healthy

You may already know that pistachios are tasty and versatile, but did you know that ...

Two bowls of pistachios on a piece of burlap. These little green beauties shell out some seriously healthy nutrients. Not only are they tasty, but pistachios are healthy for your daily diet, too, with protein, fiber, healthy fat, antioxidants, and more.

Six Ways to Fight Chronic Inflammation

Robert H. Shmerling, M.D., of Harvard Health Publishing, addresses the best ways to fight chronic ...

inflammation Photo by Srisakorn Wonglakorn Dreamstime. Harvard Health Publishing addresses 6 ways to fight chronic inflammation – inc. anti-inflammatory measures that are healthy overall.

BMI May Be Misleading

BMI, or Body Mass Index, has been used by medical professionals for decades to determine ...

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