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A new study gives insight into the role of exercise on overall health measures while controlling for genetics and childhood influences. A study out of Finland examined ten sets of identical twins for the effects of exercise on health and brain development while controlling for genetics and childhood influences. One twin was active physically and…
DetailsHave you ever heard someone use the phrase “aging well”? It usually refers to a person’s looks but aging well can mean so much more. It’s not just about wrinkles, sagging and spots. It’s really about health. Aging well means maintaining your health. A healthy body is naturally more attractive but that’s really just a…
DetailsSocial Media Use Many might think that social media is the exclusive domain of the younger generation. However, many of our older adults have enthusiastically adopted it to keep up with the times as well as their old acquaintances and younger family members. As a result, many seniors are heavy social media users. While teens…
DetailsWhen a loved one is struggling with daily chores and self-care, some difficult decisions lie ahead. One way to lighten his load, keep him safe and help him living at home is to hire a home healthcare services provider. Finding a qualified, compassionate and trustworthy person to bring into your loved one’s home is serious…
DetailsAs we age, our risk for having a heart attack grows. We all should be acquainted with the signs of a heart attack. Chest pain or discomfort like pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. Upper body discomfort in one or both arms, the back, shoulders, neck, jaw or upper part of the stomach. Shortness of breath…
DetailsFor most seniors, the goal is to stay in their own home for as long as possible. Perhaps a more reasonable goal would be to stay in your home as long as it’s safe. There are certain dangers in remaining at home for older adults, especially if they live alone. Home healthcare services can help…
DetailsThe older generation has seen the world change at breakneck speed. While there are few who remember the horse and buggy, there are still those around whose memories span from the trolley car all the way to the walk on the moon. Communication for them shifted from letter writing and telegrams to the telephone and,…
DetailsHome healthcare service is ideal in a number of different situations, but many worry about how to pay for it. Often these services must be handled out of pocket which is not easy given its cost and today’s economy. Fortunately, there are options that could help you pay for the home healthcare that is so…
DetailsThe New York Times recently reported that even after 30 years of warnings regarding the dangers it poses to the elderly, use of benzodiazepine, sedative-hypnotic drugs like Valium, Xanax, Ativan and Klonopin, rises sharply with age. A study in the February 2015 edition of JAMA Psychiatry reports that 9% of those between 65 and 80…
DetailsThe experience of having a stroke is difficult enough, but after a stroke has occurred, finding your path forward can be even more complex. Being discharged from the hospital is just the first in a number of steps, and deciding where to turn could make all the difference in your recovery. Enlisting the Help of…
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