Health and Wellness
6 Nuts and Seeds That Can Give Your Brain a Boost
For such a small snack, the health benefits of nuts are enormous! Packed with nutrients, they benefit your heart health, weight management, blood sugar control, gut health and help strengthen your bones. Did you also know that they can boost your brain health? AARP has shared information on how nuts protect your brain due to…
Read MoreFlossing May Help Lower Stroke Risk
Flossing is essential for maintaining good oral health because it removes plaque, food particles, and bacteria from between the teeth and along the gum line—areas that a toothbrush can’t effectively reach. The practice can help prevent cavities, reduce risk of gum disease and help maintain fresh breath. But did you know that flossing may also…
Read MoreStroke: Signs, Causes, and Treatment
Did you know that having a stroke is just as serious as having a heart attack? It’s important to know the signs of stroke and act quickly if you suspect you or someone you know is having one. Thankfully, the National Institute on Aging has put together a very informative piece on the signs, causes and treatment…
Read MoreSafe Driving for Older Adults
Many of us have had to go through the difficult discussion with a loved one that may not be able to drive safely due to age. While they may now know it, changes in health, including medical conditions or injuries, also may impact their driving skills. To learn more about the different factors that can…
Read More5 Tips for Exercising Safely in Cold Weather
If you have a fitness routine that involves working out in the outdoors, it can be a real challenge when the seasons change and the temperatures outside are frigid. It’s important to get physical exercise daily, but doing so safely when outdoors is key. For helpful tips from the National Institute on Aging on how…
Read MoreTingling Hands? Painful Feet? 7 Warning Signs of Neuropathy You Should Never Ignore
Do you ever experience pain or strange sensations in your feet? If so, you’re not alone! For some, a simple blood test can reveal the cause to be high blood pressure and the advent of a common complication of diabetes called peripheral neuropathy. AARP has shared a wonderful article with symptoms you should never ignore.…
Read MoreA Good Night’s Sleep
The benefits of a good night’s sleep are many. It helps us stay healthy, alert and active. But as we age, getting good sleep can become a challenge. The National Institute on Aging has put together a helpful article showing the impact of poor sleep and some steps you can take to improve your chances…
Read More10 Worst Habits for Your Heart
Did you know that while there are many factors in our daily lives that can increase our risk of heart disease, there are also a number of ways to prevent the disease and even reverse its impact in some cases? AARP has put together a great list of 10 habits to avoid if you are…
Read MoreHow Well Are You Aging?
What would you say if you found out that standing on one leg could be a really important test of how well you are aging? Researchers from Mayo Clinic have found that the one-legged balance test — especially on the nondominant leg — showed the highest rate of decline with age. To learn more about…
Read MoreTaking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth
Healthy teeth and gums are important to your health and well being no matter your age! Thanks to advances in oral health research, it’s easier than ever before to keep your teeth and gums healthy as you age. To learn more about some common issues impacting your oral hygiene, and how to clean your teeth…
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