Monthly Archives: April 2011
Being ‘Housebound’ Can Increase One’s Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s
I came across an interesting article this morning that talked about how seniors who are "housebound" may double their risk of developing Alzheimer's. Although being confined in your home is not the sole cause of dementia, isolation within the home … Continue reading
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Ten Everyday Activities for Seniors to Help Boost Your Memory
Changes in your thinking processes and memory are inevitable as we age. According to the 2011 Alzheimer's Association's Annual Report, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer's disease every 70 seconds. Luckily, simple lifestyle activities, both physical and mental, can decrease … Continue reading
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Top Five Reasons to go Easy on the Salt!
The average person in the U.S. consumes about 3,500 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day, which is equivalent to almost 2 teaspoons. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests an intake 2,300 mg per day of salt. Based on these statistics, … Continue reading
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Loneliness can make you ill, study shows
Lonely people, it seems, are at greater risk than gregarious individuals of developing illnesses associated with chronic inflammation, such as heart disease and certain cancers. According to a paper published last year in the Public Library of Science, Medicine, the … Continue reading
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Home Care Assistance Honors Earth Day!
Today marks the 41st birthday of Earth Day! Earth Day was founded in 1970 to raise awareness for the environment and is credited with starting the modern environmental movement. Thanks to Earth Day and associated awareness programs, eco-friendly products and … Continue reading
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Gardening: A Positive Outlook on Health
People who spend time tending their gardens are likely to be more optimistic, physically active and healthy — compared with those who don't garden. A study, published in a journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, found that reconnecting … Continue reading
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Music and Laughter Improve Health and Wellness
A new study reveals that listening to upbeat music and laughter can have as much of a positive effect on your blood pressure as losing ten pounds! The study, which was conducted at the Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, … Continue reading
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New Guidelines for Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Announced
The National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association announced new guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease before it turns into full blown dementia. For the first time ever, the guidelines include brain imaging tests that clearly show Alzheimer's contributes to … Continue reading
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Finding it harder to Multi-Task as you Age?
Multi-tasking can be difficult for people of all ages, but as we age, it appears that it gets harder. A new study was conducted to dig deeper into the correlation between age and multi-tasking ability. Research published in Proceedings of … Continue reading
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Strength Training for Seniors
Exercise and strength training are important for anyone looking to stay healthy, but it is especially important for those over the age of 50. A recent article on AARP.com shared that a study of 1,328 adults, ages 50 to 90, … Continue reading
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