Health & Wellness (Page 19 of 26)

10 Million Americans Have This Bone Disease

Our bone health is critical to safeguarding our ability to live an active, independent life…Something we all desire!

How to Find a Cheaper Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

Research shows that many Medicare beneficiaries with Part D coverage can lower their prescription drug costs by shopping among plans each year during the open enrollment season, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. 

Muscling In on the Signs of Aging

“Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of muscle mass and function that occurs as a natural part of aging,” according to Harvard Health. “It affects about 5% to 13% of people ages 60 to 70, and up to 50% of people who are 80 or older. … Sarcopenia affects men and women equally.”

If You’re 65 or Older, It’s Time to Get Your Pneumonia Shot 

Pneumonia, which can happen anytime – not just during the cold months – can be a serious and even life-threatening condition. Each year, pneumonia causes a whopping 1.5 million people to visit medical emergency departments in the U.S. and causes roughly 50,000 deaths.

Transform Aging with Proactive Self-Care on Your Terms

I may sound a tad cynical, but at this stage in our lives, we are old enough to understand that there simply isn’t anyone else we can truly rely on – not the American Medical Association, not big pharma, not our employers – to care for us the way we need to be cared for. Learning how to protect and improve your health just might turn out to be the most interesting and rewarding challenge of your life.

One Moo Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

More and more dairy cow herds are becoming infected with the H5N1 bird flu, with documented cases of the flu being transmitted to humans working with the animals. Veterinary vaccine manufacturers are working to develop a bird flu vaccine for bovines, not only to better protect cows but potentially to reduce the transmission threat to humans.

The Overlooked Importance of Living Color & How Colors Shape Our Minds and Bodies

The world we live in is filled with so many colors. Yet have you ever stopped for a moment to consider how just the experience of being exposed to these colors may be subconsciously impacting your mood, perception, and maybe even your diet?

Psych Yourself Up

When I find myself caught in an emotional hamster wheel of doom and gloom, I dial up a phrase that, if repeated often enough, will always bring me back to a “Yes, I can” state of mind.

Evening Calories

I often get asked if eating after 8 p.m. makes you gain weight.

The truth is…

8 Tricks to Recall People’s Names

We’ve all been there. You’re introduced to a stranger at a party. A few weeks later, you run into them in a coffee shop. They tap you on the shoulder and say, “Remember me? We met at Jo’s party.” You smile, nod, and make some small talk as you try to recollect his name. Meanwhile, your mind races. Is it Bill or Bob? Or maybe Steve or Mike? Ugh! You simply can’t remember.

5 Chair Exercises for Seniors

Stay active and improve your flexibility with these 5 exercises you can do while sitting down.

How to Choose and Use a Walking Cane

When it comes to choosing a cane, most people don’t give it much thought, but they should. Here are some tips that can help you.

It’s Tough to Be an American Woman

Women in the United States have worse healthcare access and outcomes than their peers in 13 other high-income countries, such as Australia, Japan, Canada and South Korea.

Stress Stacking Up as Election Nears

As political tensions ramp up with the approaching election, mental health is taking a hit. A study found that 72% of Americans are stressed about the political climate. Here’s how to safeguard your mental well-being during this divisive time.

How Happy Are You?

According to Yang Yang, a University of Chicago sociologist: “The good news is that with age comes happiness.”