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Most people think of longevity in terms of diet and exercise—eating more greens, hitting 10,000 steps a day, maybe even taking a few cold plunges or joining a yoga class. But one factor that’s often overlooked may be just as important: physical balance.
Although your feet might not be the window to your soul, they are a potential soothsayer of your overall wellbeing and health. And now that you’ve stopped to think about the vital role your feet play in live, we hope you feel a little more empowered to take care of them like the friends they are! Just follow these 7 tips for foot care…
There are some risk factors for heart disease that you can’t change. You may inherit your family history and predisposition for cardiovascular disease. As you age, your risk for heart disease grows. For men, the risk for heart disease increases at about age 45. For women, risk grows a bit
Parkinson’s disease patients are known to be at a higher risk of falling, due to the changes in the brain caused by the disease. A recent study found that exercise may be beneficial in preventing future falls. Researchers found that 25% of recently-diagnosed Parkinson’s patients suffer a fall in their first
We are in the middle of an opioid epidemic. Nearly 25.3 million adults suffer from daily (chronic) pain, according to the CDC. Yet a large number of patients, many of them seniors, need help managing pain. Are there alternatives to these medications, which may cause addiction and dangerous side effects?
If the healthcare industry tracked the costs of addressing medication related problems (MRPs) it would be the fourth most costly “disease” after cancer, Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease. This cost reflects only the direct healthcare costs, those costs paid directly to prescribers, hospitals, rehab/emergency care/ long-term care services and for medications,
Caregivers and seniors often find themselves inundated with messages touting the benefits of this cancer detection test, or that diagnostic exam. And, for those over 65, Medicare offers about a dozen free screenings—from bone density measurements to mammograms. But, are all those tests really necessary? The honest answer to this
In the interest of promoting more robust discourse around the importance of regular vaccinations for serious but preventable contagious conditions, MHA@GW is hosting a guest post series in honor of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). AgingCare.com has paired with MHA@GW to encourage people of all ages to receive the proper
Each year in the United States, there are more than 700,000 new strokes. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country, after heart disease and cancer. And stroke causes more serious long-term disabilities than any other disease. Nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the
Parkinson’s Disease is progressive and symptoms may come on in stages. Difficulties increase as the disease progresses. Learning how to continually adapt not only the home environment, but also daily living processes that take into consideration a gradual decline in health and abilities should be the main focus of caregivers.
Sudden cardiac arrest may not be as sudden as doctors have thought, researchers report. Roughly half of cardiac arrest patients experience telltale warning signs that their heart is in danger of stopping in the month preceding their attack, new study findings suggest. Those symptoms can include any combination of chest
Childhood vaccinations are one of the greatest medical success stories of the 20th century, but as you age, you become more at risk for certain diseases. August is National Immunization Month giving us all a friendly reminder that immunization should be a life-long priority. We found a clear cut list
June is Cataract Awareness Month A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that can impair vision. More than half of all Americans age 65 and older have cataracts which are diagnosed by an eye exam to test how well you can see the lens and other
Recently I had some major dental work done. It’s like repairing the plumbing in your house – it’s expensive to do, you have to fix it, and the end product is really no better than when it was originally installed. After all the time and expense, your teeth are merely
Older adults need to protect themselves from the heat. Keep cool by staying in the air-conditioned indoors as much as possible. Drink lots of water. If going outside, wear a hat and light clothing. Drink even more water. If outdoors more than just a short while, take a break in
A new study is in the works to determine if 1 to 3 glasses of champagne a week can help prevent memory loss. According to scientists at the University of Reading, the phenolic compounds found in champagne can improve spatial memory which records information about one’s environment. The phenolic compounds
Our bodies change in numerous ways as we age. As a result, our nutritional needs also change as we grow older. Age-related changes affect how our bodies process food, which influences our dietary needs, appetite, and digestion. The foods we eat have a strong impact on our health, weight, and
