Articles On:senior health

April 18, 2022

Probiotics Without Yogurt

Matthew Solan of Harvard Health Blog shares options for foods that offer probiotics without yogurt, ...

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Many other foods also serve up a good dose of good bacteria. Matthew Solan of Harvard Health Blog shares options for foods that offer probiotics without yogurt, still with those healthy bacteria.
April 12, 2022

The Diabetes and Dementia Connection

Dr. Andrew Budson of the Harvard Health Blog looks at the diabetes and dementia connection, ...

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A newly published study examined the association between age of onset of diabetes and the development of dementia. A look at the diabetes and dementia connection, including age of onset as a risk factor, and what you can do to keep yourself healthy.
April 8, 2022

7 Spring Fruits and Vegetables to Enjoy

These seven spring fruits and vegetables signal a changing of the seasons, refreshing additions to ...

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Grilled Asparagus Photo By Chiyacat Dreamstime. These seven spring fruits and vegetables signal a changing of the seasons, refreshing additions to daily eating, and delicious ways to eat healthy.
April 7, 2022

6 Big Benefits of Gardening for Seniors

People typically think of gardening as either a hobby or a necessary evil – we ...

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Man Working In Raised Bed Garden Photo By Katie Nesling Dreamstime. Benefits of gardening for seniors include exercise, vitamin D production, stress reduction, relaxation from serotonin and dopamine, and more.
April 5, 2022

Blood Sugar Control for Older Diabetics

“What’s a good level for me to avoid low blood sugar?” The Harvard experts look ...

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A senior managing his diabetes. “What’s a good blood sugar level for me to avoid low blood sugar?” The Harvard experts look at tight control, loose control, and older diabetics. Talk with your doctor about the best blood sugar goal for you.
April 4, 2022

The Benefits of Dates and a Ramadan Tradition

A cherished ancient fruit, dates serve an important role in Muslim traditions during Ramadan. Recent ...

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Dates In A Bowl Photo By Photomailbox Dreamstime. A cherished ancient fruit, dates serve an important role in Muslim traditions during Ramadan. Recent studies now confirm long-held wisdom around the benefits of dates.
April 1, 2022

The Nutritional Power of Sour Foods

Sour foods offer nutritional power as well as a burst of flavor. These seven foods ...

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These 7 sour foods offer nutritional power that can boost our gut microbiome and provide other benefits to improve health and quality of life. Including one or more of these foods into your daily diet is good for the gut.
March 29, 2022

Speech Therapy After a Stroke

Speech therapy after a stroke may help people manage their communication difficulties. A speech-language pathologist ...

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Senior Woman And Her Daughter Having Coffee At Home Photo By Noriko Cooper Dreamstime. For article, Speech therapy after a stroke may help with communication difficulties. A speech-language pathologist may suggest other interventions, too.
March 25, 2022

5 Rules to Choose Healthy Juices

While a drink loaded with fruits and vegetables sounds righteous in theory, is juice really ...

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A row of five colorful bottled juices. Is juice really healthy? Dietitian Dana Angela White shares tips on how to choose and make healthy juices from fruits and veggies.
March 23, 2022

Broken Heart Syndrome Is Very Real

Broken heart syndrome, aka takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is a stress-related heart condition that can affect healthy ...

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Woman Grasping Chest Photo By Motortion Dreamstime. Broken heart syndrome, aka takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is a stress-related heart condition that affects healthy people of all ages.