Monthly Archives: March 2011
Add Green to Your Diet This St. Patrick’s Day!
Incorporating the color green into your next meal will not save you a pinch, but your body will thank you in many ways if you consider eating even one of the following healthiest greens in the market! In today's issue, … Continue reading
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6 Lifestyle Changes to Protect Your Brain Power
It is never too early to start protecting your brain. According to an article in the Huffington Post, by the year 2030, 615,000 people are said to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, that annual number is expected to be … Continue reading
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Hospitals Cater to the Growing Elderly Population
Last week I blogged on companies who were looking to the senior market as a legitimate target audience. Today I came across a New York Times article further reiterating that idea – hospitals are now building emergency rooms designed specifically … Continue reading
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How to Ensure Credit Card Debt Does Not Get Buried With You
Do you or your elderly parents have credit card debt? After experiencing such a significant dip in our economy, I imagine there has been a rise in credit usage among Americans. The good news is this: one cannot pass on … Continue reading
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Research Shows Berries Slow Mental Decline
I cannot say enough about berries. Not only are they delicious, but also new research is showing that they may boost your brain power (aarp.com). As we age, damaged cells build up in the brain. This accumulation of cells can … Continue reading
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Genetics Plays a Significant Role in Chronic Back Pain
Ever wonder where chronic back pain comes from? Recent studies have been steering away from environmental factors like driving and heavy lifting and instead are looking toward genetics as a cause for chronic back pain. A February anaylsis in The … Continue reading
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8 Facts You Need to Know About Knee Replacement Surgery
Osteoarthritis has largely become the main culprit for sore joints, aching bones and a decrease in exercise – especially for the baby boomer generation. As the first boomers reach the official retirement age of 65 this year, many have already … Continue reading
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Businesses Gearing Products, Services to Older Demographic
As I've mentioned before, the 65 and older population is rapidly growing. People are living longer and healthier lives, and what was once a seemingly unfashionable demographic is now becoming a highly marketable age group. The New York Times reports … Continue reading
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Studies Link Cell Phone Use to Health Problems
In less than a decade, the cell phone has become an integral aspect of our every day lives. So much so, that people claim to be “lost” without them. Cell phones are becoming so advanced that they can do everything … Continue reading
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Self-Compassion: Go Easy on Yourself for Better Health
Caregivers take note. According to a New York Times article, self-compassion is a new area of psychological research currently being studied. Author Tara Parker-Pope explains new research suggesting that accepting our imperfections and loving who we are may be the … Continue reading
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