Health & Wellness (Page 23 of 26)

Protecting Your Kidneys Before Dialysis

Join Wendy Jones on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging as she welcomes Charles Dunn and Ryan Height to delve into the fascinating world of kidney health and dialysis. In this enlightening episode, we explore simple steps you can take today to safeguard your kidneys and prevent kidney failure.

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Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss and Brain Health?

Hearing loss has a knack for sneaking up on us, subtly affecting many people earlier than anticipated. In this episode, Wendy and Nina decode the signs of hearing loss, revealing why staying vigilant about our ear health is paramount.

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Don’t Ignore These 6 Signs of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in seniors, so, at the very least, it’s important to be aware of the potential signs. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Acupuncture: Does It Work and Is It Covered by Medicare?

Many studies have found acupuncture to be very effective in easing pain and can help with a variety of other ailments too. Here’s what you should know.

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How to Love Your Spouse through Chronic Illness

Most traditional marriage vows include the phrase, “in sickness and in health.” But what if the sickness is worse than you bargained for?

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Adaptive Clothing Takes the Stress Out of Dressing

Adaptive clothing can help with most dressing challenges for those with certain health and mobility problems. Here’s what you should know!

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Do I Have Sleep Apnea?

Let’s take a look at one common, though underdiagnosed condition affecting Boomers, sleep apnea.

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Are You at Risk of Developing Glaucoma?

The scary thing about glaucoma is that with no early warning signs or pain, most people that have it don’t realize it until their vision begins to deteriorate.

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The Deadly Truth About Atrial Fibrillation

Heart palpitations can be harmless if they are brief and infrequent. But if you’re experiencing an erratic heart rhythm, you need to get checked out by a doctor for atrial fibrillation, or AFib. 

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10 Best Places to Find Adaptive Clothing for Women

If you’re an older woman interested in adding some adaptive clothing to your wardrobe, you’re already in the right place.

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21 Things I Do to Keep Myself ‘Young’ at 78

I pray for my health. We all know that it’s possible to do everything right and still get blindsided by a disease or a truck on the highway. Yesterday, when my grandchildren called for my birthday, I told them, “Pray that the Lord will keep me in good health for a long time to come, so I can keep on preaching and blessing people.” One said, “I already pray that for you every day, Grandpa.”

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How to Find a Good Doctor

Here are some good sites to help you get started, along with a few tips that can help you find the right doctor.

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Which Mobility Aid Do I Need?

A mobility aid can be an essential part of safely aging in place – but, how do you know which one is right for your needs?

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How to Recognize a Mini-Stroke and What to Do

Each year, around 250,000 Americans have a mini-stroke, but less than half of them realize what’s happening. Here’s what to know.

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Recommended Vaccines for Seniors Over 65

All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some coverage challenges you should be aware of.

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