Monthly Archives: April 2011
Habits That Can Harm Your Heart
Last week, the Huffington Post listed over 15 daily habits individuals perform, all of which are detrimental to our heart health! Obvious harms such as excessive TV watching, overeating and smoking are not surprising. However, did you know that things … Continue reading
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Study Reveals the Best Time to Exercise
A main part of staying healthy as we age is exercise (which we incorporate here at Home Care Assistance in our Balanced Care Method). Every study, doctor, nutritionist, etc. says exercise is important, but if we do not exercise properly … Continue reading
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Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Prevent Cancer
According to an article on msnbc.com, about a third of all common cancers in the United States, China and Britain could be prevented if people made some simple lifestyle changes. Eating healthier foods, drinking less alcohol and exercising more often … Continue reading
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Memory Improvement: An Encouraging Stride in the Fight for the Mind
For many of us, recounting significant life events and names of loved ones can be an easy feat. This is not always the case for those who suffer from Alzheimer's and dementia. Scientists like Jim McGaugh from the University of … Continue reading
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Top Pollen Producers for Spring
Spring is in the air…and so is pollen! It’s easy to confuse a runny nose or headache with the common cold, but more times than not, it’s just allergies. Spring flowers are usually thought of as the biggest allergy-offenders, but … Continue reading
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Eating Disorders – A Health Issue for the Older Generation of Women
According to a New York Times article, over 10 million people suffer from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders. And while the majority of those suffering are teens and young adults, more and more older women are being diagnosed with … Continue reading
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Fading Memories: Four Easy Steps to Protect Old Photos
Seeing the flowers and trees begin to bloom outside reminds me of last year's sunny weather and those fun summer days spent outdoors. Of course, to glance at a few photos of those days simply means going through my digital … Continue reading
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