Articles On:senior health

Include These Four Healthy Nuts in Your Diet

Nuts may feel like a decadent treat thanks to their rich flavor and ability to ...

healthy nuts in a bowl, photo by Fiveph Dreamstime. Healthy nuts – walnuts, almonds, cashews, and pistachios – benefit heart and brain health, joints, bones, increase energy, and more.

Techniques to Tame Dental Phobia

The experts at Harvard Medical School suggest five techniques for taming dental phobia, to help ...

dentist hovering over patient. These techniques for taming dental phobia help ensure that you calm your fear and get the important care from your dentist that you need.

Leg Pain When Walking May Be PAD

Dr. Howard LeWine explains a common cause of leg pain when walking – PAD, or ...

Older adult outside, indicating leg pain. Leg pain and fatigue are the most dominant PAD symptoms and usually occur with activity, but go away with rest. A common cause of leg pain when walking is PAD, peripheral artery disease, a blood flow issue that may indicate greater problems.

What in the World Is Resistant Starch?

Starch is another name for complex carbohydrates used by the body for fuel. Resistant starch ...

starch travels from the small intestine undigested to the large intestine where it provides fuel for the good bacteria (microbiome) that live there and may be beneficial to health.

Tips for Coping with Vision Problems

The experts at Harvard Health offer practical tips for coping with vision problems for those ...

blind man outside using smartphone speaker. photo by Diego Vito Cervo Dreamstime. The experts at Harvard Health offer practical tips for coping with vision problems for those with impaired vision or loss.

Relief from a Cough Without Antibiotics

Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School answers a reader’s question about a persistent cough, ...

man coughing photo by Noriko Cooper Dreamstime. Harvard experts answer a reader’s question about a persistent cough, including potential causes and common remedies for relief from a cough.

Dumbbells for Women Over 50: A Smart Move

Writer Larissa Banting talks with physical trainer Alicia Jones on the wisdom of using dumbbells ...

Seniors With Dumbbells at home. Photo By Viktoriia Hnatiuk Dreamstime. Trainer Alicia Jones on the wisdom of dumbbells for women over 50, from why to start to tips on beginning a simple weight-training routine.

Probiotics Without Yogurt

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

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.

The Diabetes and Dementia Connection

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

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.

7 Spring Fruits and Vegetables to Enjoy

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

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.

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