There are many things that we all love about the winter season. From cozy fires to hot chocolate and spending quality time with loved ones, winter presents so many positive things for us to enjoy. However, it does also have its own set of challenges. When it comes to the health of older adults, it…
How you look and feel as you age depends on how you live your life when you are younger. Maintaining good health does to a great extent means making good choices earlier on. This means that you need to try quitting several unhealthy habits today that could implicate your physical health much later. Here are…
Did you know that the probability of older adults surviving in a fire is two times lower than that of other demographics? According to statistics, the older population in America made up 40% of fire-related fatalities in the country. Diminished mobility, muted cognitive feedback, hearing or sight loss, or an accumulation of these medical conditions…
The common health problems associated with chronic stress are numerous. These include diabetes, headaches, depression, anxiety, heart disease, and cognitive degeneration. How can you help yourself deal with stress? Although there will always be different forms of stressors in your life, you can learn some simple stress reduction techniques to help you relieve stress. Try…
Heart disease is the most common health issue plaguing both the male and female populations in America. According to the American Heart Association, there is one heart-related death in every four deaths. Although heart disease does not discriminate by gender or age, you may be at higher risk of developing heart-related diseases if you have…