Osteoporosis is a serious health threat to seniors, but a healthy diet is the best way to combat osteoporosis symptoms and promote healthy bones as you age.
Caregiver Resource: Geriatric Dentist
As you age it becomes even more important to see your dentist on a regular basis. It might seem very basic, but dentists are actually a great Caregiver Resource. Philadelphia-area dentist, Dr. Sherly Alex, took the time to explain to us why oral health could be the...
New Study Shows Americans Are Living Longer
It seems that every day brings a new medical study with alarming revelations about the food we eat, the air we breathe or the lifestyle we enjoy. Granted, it’s important to know this stuff. But wouldn’t it be nice to get a little good news for a change? Well the...
Nuts May Prolong Your Life
A new thirty year study from the New England Journal of Medicine believes that a daily serving of about 30 grams of nuts can actually prolong your life. Nuts are considered a “superfood” according to nutritionists–packed with healthy protein and fats and also...
Change Your Sleep Schedule and Lose Weight
When you don’t get enough sleep, you’re not operating at your best; sleep-deprivation can leave you feeling foggy, lethargic, and irritable. But what exactly does “enough” sleep mean? According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults aged 26 to 64 need between 7 and...
Neuropathy: Fact or Fiction
Peripheral Neuropathy impacts more than 20 million Americans but many of us may not even know what it is. According to neuropathy.org, this condition costs Medicare in excess of $3.5 billion per year yet precious little attention is given to neuropathy in public...
