Senior Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each minute in the United States, someone dies from an event related to heart disease–a disease that prevents…
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With diet-related diseases such as diabetes, stroke, cancer and heart disease claiming over half a million American lives each year, the importance of healthy eating is indisputable. Yet in many cases, the most nutritious foods are also the most expensive–making…
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Some people can’t wake up until they’ve had their morning cup of joe. The average 5 oz. cup of coffee has anywhere from 40 to 100mg of caffeine, while your favorite soda contains about 50mg. A caffeine pill for staying…
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Thin skin is a problem that can lead to complications, such as bruising and bleeding. Most of the time it’s not a sign of anything serious, according to the Mayo Clinic. But it can be a symptom of a condition…
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Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible neurological brain disorder affecting memory, judgment skills and cognition The disease is the most common form of dementia. It affects about 5.1 million Americans, reports the National Institutes of Health, or NIH. These figures will…
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Most genetic conditions involving the immune system are autoimmune conditions, which occur when the body mistakes a certain body tissue as foreign and destroys it. These diseases are complex disorders with both genes and environmental factors contributing to the disease….
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Getting a divorce is a monumental event in a person’s life. Gone are the dreams of being half of a united couple, and now you face a future of uncertainty. Regardless of who filed for the divorce, it’s not easy…
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Arthritis is pain and swelling of the joints says the National Institutes of Health. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by injury and age. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in…
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Coconut oil, extracted from fresh or dried coconut meat, is a versatile and widely used emollient and lubricant. Unprocessed, virgin coconut oil retains its coconut flavor and scent and, due to its high saturated fat content, becomes solid at 75…
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1. Standard Drug Therapy The standard medical approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis involves the use of immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory drugs. While these pharmaceuticals may help manage the pain and control the inflammatory process, they do not correct or cure the…
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According to the American Heart Association, the best tips on heart health are those that encourage eating a healthy, low-fat diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, quitting smoking if necessary, and maintaining normal blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar levels. Regular…
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1. Check Your Genes While the direct cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, several factors can cause you to be more prone to getting it. According to research, there is a correlation to being at more of a risk of…
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Elisabeth Kubler Ross, in her studies of dying patients, found they had similar responses to facing terminal illness. Although Dr. Kubler-Ross termed these reactions the five stages of grief in her classic book, “On Death and Dying,” they are not…
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Overview According the Arthritis Foundation, approximately 300,000 children have some form of juvenile arthritis. Juvenile arthritis, commonly referred to as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) or juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA), encompasses any form of arthritis or arthritis-related condition that occurs before…
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After studying patients facing terminal illness, Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross described grief as a process occurring in five stages. People might experience grief after the loss of loved ones, after divorces or following serious medical diagnoses. According to the National Institutes…
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Swollen fingers and joints occur for many reasons, ranging from temporary and mildly annoying to permanent and crippling. Swelling in the fingers makes it difficult to do even the simplest things, like opening a jar or picking up an object….
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As a woman your health is in your own hands. It’s up to each of us to take care of ourselves. This means getting the information we need about our bodies and health from books, health care practitioners, Internet and…
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Age-related macular degeneration comes in two forms, wet macular degeneration and dry macular degeneration. Dry macular degeneration often develops first and is characterized by a breakdown of the central area of the retina, the macula. Wet macular degeneration involves the…
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Overview The following laws are the ages for sexual consent in the United States only. The age of sexual consent is the age when the law says you can agree to have sex. This means that until you reach this…
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Here’s a few reasons why kissing may be good for your health: Helps prevent tooth decay Dr. Peter Gorden, dental advisor at the British Dental Association, says, “After eating, your mouth is full of sugar solution and acidic saliva, which…
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I used to confuse healthy eating with dieting. I wasted decades trying one crazy diet after another (each more ludicrous than the next) and second-guessing every morsel that passed my lips. A trip to Canyon Ranch helped me reevaluate how…
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Overview More than one million people in the United States currently suffer from Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. The National Institutes of Health state that this disease is a movement disorder that affects men more than…
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Exercise is extremely important for women as they age. Middle-aged people who regularly exercise can seem 20 years younger physically than people of the same age who perform little or no exercise. Women at this age benefit from exercise because…
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Chronic dental pain or pain caused by a recent orthodontic or oral surgery procedure can make eating very difficult. You might not be able to chew at all, drastically limiting your dietary options. Don’t try to wait for the pain…
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Everyone eventually experiences grief. Whether it’s physical death of a loved one or metaphorical death of our hopes and dreams for ourselves or our children, there is a pattern to the emotions, reactions and activities that move us past a…
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Overview Food is something that we all need to survive. Because of this necessity, many people feel that they’re bound to spend a lot of money on food. But creating a budget-friendly diet is not as daunting as it may…
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Although arthritis is a painful degenerative condition, arthritis of the spine does not have to prevent you from being physically active. Studies report that exercise may be the best treatment if you suffer from arthritis. Some exercises may be more…
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Overview Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder associated with joint pain and numerous other manifestations that can affect areas of the body other than joints. The goal of therapy is to decrease inflammation and preserve the joints. According to Dr….
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Psychiatrist Elizabeth Kubler-Ross identified the five stages of grief and loss in her 1969 book, “On Death and Dying”. Whether the loss is death, or loss of a friend or family member through estrangement, loss of a job or loss…
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Proposing marriage should be memorable. The moment is one that you and your spouse will reflect on over the years as your relationship matures. However, it can also be stressful. While you may feel that your relationship is heading in…
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