The World Health Organization reports that there are almost 55 million people worldwide with dementia, a progressive condition that affects memory and behavior, and that number is steadily increasing. The disease creates a huge strain on those who suffer from it, their families and caregivers, and society, costing an estimated $1313 billion per year in 2019 in the U.S. … [Read more...]
16 Tips for Seniors to Avoid Respiratory Disease
Whether it's flu season, a pandemic, or bad air, one thing we want to avoid is respiratory disease, especially as seniors. Bad air or the beginning of a cold can cause you to have an itchy throat or a little cough. If you don't take care of it, it may develop into something worse, like bronchitis, or pneumonia. It can become more serious if we live in a polluted … [Read more...]
12 Tips to Avoid Fainting in Public
Have you ever passed out in public? It happened to me several years ago and it totally freaked me out. Of course, I was terrified that something was seriously wrong with me and wanted to avoid fainting in the future. My doctors ran tons of tests, including MRI, EEG, Holter Monitor, EKG, etc., but they were all negative. Finally, they came to the conclusion that I was … [Read more...]
Avoid These 6 Foods to Prevent Weak Bones Over 50
This post was contributed by Life Line Screening, a company that provides important health screenings throughout the country that you may not necessarily be offered at your doctor's office. Below, you will find 6 foods you need to avoid because they will cause weak bones as you grow older. Foods rich in calcium and vitamin D are considered to be bone-builders that can reduce … [Read more...]
The Test all Women Need to Diagnose Ovarian Cancer
Have you been putting off your well-woman exams? Did you know that Ovarian cancer is most commonly diagnosed in women over the age of 45? I was feeling bloated so my doctor recommended that I have a pelvic, abdominal, and trans-vaginal ultrasound to make sure there wasn't anything in there that wasn't supposed to be. Also, my"muffin top" made it hard for her to … [Read more...]