Articles On:senior health

June 8, 2022

Find a Walking Tip to Keep You Moving

Among Seniors Guide’s five walking tips, you’re sure to find a walking tip that motivates ...

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couple walking on beach photo by Ammentorp Dreamstime. Find a walking tip that motivates you: reflecting on the benefits, establishing a routine, achieving goals, exercise with companions and more.
June 7, 2022

4 Sweet Health Benefits of Cantaloupe

The sweet, tasty, easy-to-eat cantaloupe is also wonderfully nutritious. Cantaloupe season typically lasts from four ...

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Besides being sweet and tasty, this fruit is nutritious! These four health benefits of cantaloupe make it a great addition to your daily diet.
June 3, 2022

Is Pulmonary Rehabilitation Worthwhile?

Bryan Taylor of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research provides an overview of ...

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man using tri-ball spirometer. Photo by Phongsaya Limpakhom Dreamstime. Mayo Clinic Q&A gives an overview of pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD and other lung issues: benefits, process, home-based programs and more.
June 3, 2022

Eating Disorders in Older Adults

Seniors Guide looks at the realities of eating disorders in older adults, including anorexia and ...

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sad thin older man Photo by Ruslan Huzau Dreamstime. Seniors Guide looks at eating disorders in older adults, including anorexia and bulimia, and at impacts, symptoms, and action steps.
May 31, 2022

Can Activity Prevent Dementia?

Andrew E. Budson, M.D. of Harvard Health Blog answers the question: can activity prevent dementia? ...

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couple stretching together before a jog. photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Can activity prevent dementia? A look at cognitive activity and Alzheimer’s + physical activity and cognitive decline provides an answer.
May 26, 2022

5 Portion Control Tips for Health and Deliciousness

Katlyn Moncada of BHG.com offers five food portion control tips to help you maintain a ...

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These five food portion control tips can help you maintain a healthy yet delicious lifestyle: plate percentage, measures, snack size, and more.
May 23, 2022

Sleep Products for Older Adults: Hype or Helpful?

Sleep helps to heal and rejuvenate our bodies and minds. In fact, adequate sleep reduces ...

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woman waking up after a good night of sleep. Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. Older adults with sleep problems can try non-medical sleep products like weighted blankets, PEMF therapy, masks, and white noise machines.
May 19, 2022

Senior Intimacy in Nursing Homes

In this installment in our series on sexuality and aging, freelance writer Terri L. Jones ...

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Affectionate Asian couple Photo by Piyapong Thongcharoen | Dreamstime. Seniors Guide's look at sexuality and aging highlights senior intimacy in nursing homes: residents’ sexual needs and nursing home responses.
May 18, 2022

Can You Eat to Ease Pain?

While we often think of diets as a means of looking our best or avoiding ...

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man with knee pain Photo by Natpol Rodbang Dreamstime. Besides eating to avoid certain diseases, it's also possible to eat to ease pain. We examine how the right diet can help manage chronic pain.
May 13, 2022

Breakfast Foods for Better Digestion

Choose breakfast foods for better digestion to avoid embarrassing gas and cramps and aid digestion ...

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oatmeal with berries and tea photo by Nadianb Dreamstime. Breakfast foods for better digestion fend off gas and cramps and aid digestion and nutrient absorption: think healthy fats, yogurt, oatmeal.