Articles On:senior health

March 1, 2022

CGMs and Blood Sugar Monitoring Without Diabetes

Harvard Health Publishing looks at the use of CGMs – continuous glucose monitoring systems – ...

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Several companies are working hard to market implantable blood sugar measuring devices to people without diabetes. CGMs, continuous glucose monitoring systems, may be used on people without diabetes: is it useful to monitor blood sugar apart from diabetes?
February 25, 2022

Healthy Reasons to Eat Avocados

The experts on healthy foods at EatingWell.com present four healthy reasons to eat avocados – ...

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Presenting four healthy reasons to eat avocados, including weight loss and benefits to essential organs such as the heart.
February 23, 2022

Long COVID and Seniors

Most of us are eager to talk about anything BUT the dreaded “c word” these ...

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Tired Man With Head On Desk Photo By Nanditha Rao Dreamstime. For article, Patients who have COVID-related issues long after diagnosis, including many senior adults, have “long COVID” and are called “long haulers.”
February 22, 2022

What Blood Thinners Do

Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School explains what blood thinners do and the difference ...

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Someone handing a vial of pills to someone else. Caption: Not all clots are bad, but the trick with clot-preventing drugs is finding the right balance between helpful and harmful clotting. Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School explains what blood thinners do and the difference in several common such medications/drugs. Credit: Premium Health Blood Thinner 20220216
February 18, 2022

Tips for Reducing Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

The experts at Mayo Clinic look at things we can all do better in reducing ...

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Woman Clutching Chest Photo By Motortion Dreamstime. For article on The experts at Mayo Clinic look at things we can all do better in reducing heart attack and stroke risk, from the foods to lifestyle.
February 15, 2022

Not All Milk Alternatives Are Equal

Years ago, cow’s milk used to be the only beverage of its kind in supermarkets. ...

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Dairy Alternatives Image by Photoguns Dreamstime. For article, With so many dairy milk alternatives plus fermented dairy drinks available, it's important to know how to choose.
February 11, 2022

The Importance of Core Strength for Seniors

Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School explains the importance of core strength for seniors ...

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An older man doing plank exercises. Image from Premium Health, Tribune Content Agency. For article, Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Medical School explains the importance of core strength for seniors and suggests exercises for building a strong core.
February 8, 2022

Telehealth for Seniors

Telemedicine has played an essential role in health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly telehealth ...

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Ill Woman Talking To Doctor On Telehealth Visit Photo By Jhdt Stock Images Llc Dreamstime. For article, Telemedicine has been useful in pandemic-era health care, especially telehealth for seniors. Will virtual options continue as COVID-19 wanes?
February 7, 2022

Tips for Winter Vegetables and Fruits

Matthew Kadey of Environmental Nutrition presents 10 common winter vegetables and fruits, their nutrient values, ...

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Basket of seasonal winter vegetables. For article Matthew Kadey of Environmental Nutrition presents 10 common winter vegetables and fruits, their nutrient values, and tips for using them.
February 4, 2022

What Is Pharmacogenomics?

Dr. Michael Schuh of Mayo Clinic explains pharmacogenomics and how pharmacogenomic testing can potentially improve ...

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Doctor And Patient Photo By Mark Adams Dreamstime. For article, A look at pharmacogenomics (medication metabolism) and how it can potentially improve a person's health care, plus wider benefits of pharmacogenomic testing.