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Vibrant Seniors Find Therapy of a Different Sort
The six women who gathered in Wendy Wilson’s living room in Massapequa, on Long Island, on a Saturday morning — five in person, one on speakerphone from Florida — were talking about dependence and independence, big issues for people ages 75 to 88.
Remember This: Exercise Boosts Your Brainpower
Your brain isn't a muscle, but as you age exercise can improve your memory and other thinking skills, a new study shows.
And the exercise doesn't have to be as rigorous as a marathon, the research suggests.
Houseplants Can Make You Happy
Learning about houseplants and then caring for them improved self-rated health and quality of life for a group of seniors living at a low-income assisted-living facility, according to a study appearing this month in the journal HortTechnology. This study suggests that sprouting a green thumb is a not only a gratifying and affordable way to feel good, it can foster successful aging.
Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic form of arthritis. Although it usually occurs in middle age, its onset also can occur in the elderly.
What Is Palliative Care?
Many people associate palliative care with end-of-life hospice care, but palliative care is offered at any stage of disease and can supplement curative treatment.
Low Cholesterol Foods
Making small diet modifications can help you significantly lower your cholesterol and improve your overall health.
New Clues to Low-Calorie Diets and Longer Life
Research has suggested that very low-calorie diets may increase life expectancy in animals, and now a new study in humans provides some important clues as to why this may occur.
In the new study, individuals who had higher metabolic rates -- the amount of energy the body uses for normal body functions -- were more likely to die early from natural causes than those who had lower metabolic rates.
Food Choices to Avoid High Blood Cholesterol; Written By: Dr. James Pendergraft
In honor of Heart Health month, please enjoy our article on making better food choices to avoid high blood pressure and heart disease.
First of all, let's understand what is cholesterol.
Well, cholesterol is a fat like waxy substance. It is found in the cells of the body. All the cholesterol that is required by the body is made by the body itself.
House Calls Are Making a Comeback
A new federal program called the Independence at Home Demonstration will test the effectiveness of providing healthcare to thousands of chronically ill Medicare patients in their own homes, allowing them to remain there instead of potentially entering long-term care facilities.
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