More and more studies are starting to show that the key to long term health goes beyond getting exercise and eating right. Social connectedness plays a big role in keeping people happy and healthy with age, especially for those who live alone.
The Link Between Diabetes and Soda
Soda has become one of the most popular drinks of choice for consumers around the world. But what are the health risks associated with these flavorful soft drinks? A new study may have found that those who consume sugar-sweetened drinks daily are more at risk for...
How To Help Your Loved One With Investments
It should come as no surprise that remaining financially stable as we age is a high priority – now more than ever. With close to 20 percent of the population being 65 and older by 2030, the rising demand of elder care planning is hard to ignore. Investments are one of...
Walking Benefits Prostate Cancer Survivors
Walking has to be one of the simplest yet most beneficial exercises out there. After all, you don’t need a gym membership to walk around in your neighborhood, and even if the weather isn’t cooperating, you can still walk around inside to get the health benefits – just...
Bridging the Gap: The Young Caring for the Old
When most of us hear the word ‘caregiver,’ we may picture a middle-aged woman caring for a spouse, parent or even a parent-in-law. This depicts America’s typical family caregiver according to the National Alliance for Caregivers and AARP’s Caregiving in the U.S. 2015...
The Link Between Diabetes & Oral Health Issues
Studies are now showing a correlation between diabetes and oral health. According to the American Diabetes Association, those diagnosed with diabetes are at an increased risk for serious gum disease because they are more prone to bacterial infection and have a...
