Senior Health

1. Contain the Contagion If a family member is dealing with a contagious illness, such as a cold or the stomach flu, the healthy members of the family must take steps to prevent the illness from spreading. Practice excellent hand…
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1. Know Your Options When choosing low-sugar options for hot instant cereals, you might think your options are limited. One obvious way to make a delectable hot (almost instant) cereal is to buy old fashioned quick oats. Stir in a…
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Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which neurons in the brain are gradually killed. The neurons that are killed are those that produce large quantities of dopamine, which is a chemical that the brain uses to control movement and other…
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1. Beware of Microorganisms Vegetables are good for us, and nutritionists recommend that we eat 7 to 10 servings of them per day. However, eating vegetables that are spoiled or tainted with pesticides is not healthy. The soil where vegetables…
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1. Know Your Type You’ll need to store your fresh vegetables based on their type. Vegetables that fall into the root category, like potatoes and turnips, are stored in a cool, dark place. Other fresh vegetables, like lettuce, tomatoes and…
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Setting goals is an important way for you to motivate yourself to achieve success. Goal setting can be used for any endeavor, from achieving financial freedom to quitting smoking to running a marathon. But setting goals for yourself should involve…
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Juvenile arthritis is a term that encompasses a group of distinct diseases that affect children younger than 18, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Approximately 294,000 children currently have juvenile arthritis, which makes it one of the most common childhood diseases…
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1. Use Your Bean It might seem hard to replace high-fat meats with healthy alternatives, but one easy way to do it is to replace fatty ground beef with high protein beans. Not only are canned beans a convenient replacement…
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As many as one out of three men may be affected by premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives, according to the Mayo Clinic. The website Ask Men states that premature ejaculation occurs when a man…
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The concept of medications interacting with each other is a fairly well known one. However, the potential interaction between certain medications and certain foods is perhaps not as obvious. The interaction between grapefruit–in the form of the fruit or the…
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Overview Watching what you eat, along with being sure to get enough exercise, is one of the most important ways to take care of your heart. Diets high in fat and sodium can lead to heart disease or aggravate an…
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Good diets start with healthy breakfasts. According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), your muscle and brain function suffer when you don’t replenish your body with nutrients after a night of sleep. You’re also more likely to overeat at lunchtime….
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Medical science does not know what causes all cases of high blood pressure, but does know what contributes to increased blood pressure. Certain types of food increase blood pressure. Obesity and overweight, lack of physical activity and stress contribute to…
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Overview Caffeine is a bitter-tasting stimulant that is an ingredient in certain beverages, including coffee and green tea. Caffeinated beverages can provide a burst of energy, but should only be used in moderation. According to Medline Plus, too much caffeine…
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Basic life skills are vital to learn as a young adult and to refresh periodically as modern society changes. Directgov, the United Kingdom’s government digital service, defines basic life skills as proficiencies in reading, writing, math, research and communications technology….
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Even if you’re in a rush, you don’t have to reach for the take-out menu. Instead, plan your food shopping in advance so you can whip up a healthy meal at a moment’s notice for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Stock…
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A number of prescription weight-loss medications have become available to consumers. They provide an option for people who aren’t able to lose weight through conventional methods alone and for people with certain medical conditions. According to the Weight-control Information Network…
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The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMM) defines heart disease as any disorder that hinders the heart’s ability to function normally. Most of these diseases have contributing risk factors; some of are uncontrollable, but most are. To prevent heart disease…
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Pregnancy has many affects on a woman’s body. Several skin changes–like blemishes, dryness and discoloration–may occur. Although common, these conditions vary from woman to woman in severity and length. As a result, you’ll probably need to adjust your skin care…
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The skin is the body’s largest organ. As people age, their skin changes and becomes thinner. Thinner skin may result in more frequent skin tears and bruises and can even lead to more serious problems such as ulcers and infections….
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Boswellia, more commonly known as Indian frankincense, is an oil obtained by tapping resin from Boswellia serrata trees. Boswellia is included in some types of incense, perfume and aromatic oils. It also is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional…
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The number of skin care products available on the market to help aging skin increases frequently, which means you need to become an educated consumer. It is important that you read product labels to ascertain what the product contains. There…
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Overview Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in American but the American Heart Association (AHA) says that can be reduced with a healthy diet. A cardiac diet (a.k.a. heart healthy diet) supports general heart health and physicians…
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The central nervous system of the human body consists of the brain and the spinal cord. This central processing center is responsible for coordinating all bodily functions by conducting sensory and motor information. Diseases and disorders that affect the central…
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Healthy eating requires a balanced diet of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, with the bulk of your nutrition coming from fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If you’re on a budget, you may have…
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A big part of staying healthy is eating the right foods. However, this can be difficult when planning out your menu for the day. Fast food is easy and convenient, but according to the National Institutes of Health, it is…
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As a parent, you are one of the most influential people in your child’s life. She looks to you for instructions on how to behave, and your child will emulate the behaviors she observes in you. For this reason, parents…
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1. Multiply Like Rabbits, or Not One of the most wide spread thoughts about taking fertility medication is the possibility of having multiple babies. Women who take fertility pills increase their chances of having a baby. Some will have one;…
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Parkinson’s disease causes muscle tremors, slow movements, difficulty with moving and stiff muscles. Clumps of a normally harmless protein called synuclein form in the brains of people with Parkinson’s, damaging brain cells in areas that control muscles. The symptoms result…
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A sauna is generally a small room with stones that have been heated to high temperatures. When the stones have water poured over them, they create steam and cause the sauna to heat up. Saunas can typically be found in…
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