April is American Diabetes Month Diabetes is a group of diseases that deal with how your body utilizes blood sugar, also known as glucose. Glucose provides energy to our cells; without it, we cannot function. There is Type I and Type II diabetes and it is important to know the significant difference between the two.…
DetailsDiabetes Risk Assessment Diabetes is a group of diseases that deal with how your body utilizes blood sugar, also known as glucose. Glucose provides energy to our cells; without it, we cannot function. There is Type I and Type II diabetes and it is important to know the significant difference between the two. According to the CDC,…
DetailsAging Puts You At Risk If you are over 45, overweight and inactive, you should seriously think about whether you might have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Diabetes is on the rise worldwide and about to get even higher as a large segment of the population becomes senior citizens. Knowing if you have an elevated blood sugar…
DetailsAlthough many elderly Brooklyn Heights residents live happy, active lives, it’s also very common for people to experience health problems as they age. In fact, health problems among older Americans are documented throughout the nation. The National Council on Aging reports that 80 percent of people who are 65 or older have at least one…
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DetailsCLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST “ELDERPROOFING YOUR HOME CHECKLIST” FREE DOWNLOAD As people age, the homes that were once a source of security can become a danger. Many seniors would much prefer to stay in their own home. This means we must make changes to their surroundings in order to keep them safe. Essentially, it…
DetailsMarch is National Nutrition Month and a great time to talk about that most important topic. The quality of the fuel that goes into the machinery has everything to do with the health of the machinery. So too with our most precious machinery — OUR BODIES! Good nutrition in the elderly is essential to keeping…
DetailsAs people age, the homes that were once a source of security can become a danger. Many New Yorkers would prefer to stay in their own home. This means that changes must be made to keep them safe. Some of these changes may be easy to spot, while others might not be so obvious. Here’s…
DetailsYou may have heard people talking about the health benefits of Intermittent Fasting (IF). Any diet that includes the word “fasting” probably sounds a little extreme for most people. But you might not want to dismiss the idea too quickly. Research suggests that IF may offer significant benefits for elderly people, especially those struggling with…
DetailsFEBRUARY: AMERICAN HEART MONTH For many, February may meet the month of the heart because of Valentine’s Day where we focus on the emotional side of our hearts. However, it it also American Heart Month which is a good time to reflect on heart health, in the physical sense. To that end, we have gathered…
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