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Health and Fitness
Senior health and wellness: 15 tips you need to know for spring
As the weather gets warmer and the flowers start to bloom, spring is the perfect time for seniors to focus on their health and wellness. Whether you’re living independently or in a memory care community, there are several tips you can follow to stay healthy and active this spring. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best tips for senior health and wellness during the … [Read more...] about Senior health and wellness: 15 tips you need to know for spring
Five reasons you’re not feeling like yourself
From time to time, we all feel the blues. As we emerge from a global pandemic, a period that affected us all mentally and physically, it’s no wonder people are struggling. We were isolated and separated. Tensions were high. Fear was high. Although these feelings may be subsiding, their effects can certainly linger. And then there’s the economy! If you’re not feeling … [Read more...] about Five reasons you’re not feeling like yourself
Six essential steps to stroke recovery
About 800,000 individuals in the US experience a stroke per year, averaging to at least one person falling victim to a stroke every time four minutes pass by. According to the American Stroke Association, strokes are one of the primary causes of disability and among the top five in leading causes of death in the country. For most survivors, many life-altering conditions come as … [Read more...] about Six essential steps to stroke recovery
Five RSV complications in older black adults
While most adults only get mild symptoms when contracting the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the same can’t be said of older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), adults over the age of 60 should be particularly concerned when they have RSV. In previous years, there have been hundreds of hospital admissions of persons over 75 per 100,000 … [Read more...] about Five RSV complications in older black adults
Four medication tips to keep you safe as you age
When settling into your senior years, you need to be especially careful when taking medicines, herbal remedies and supplements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says. That’s because older adults are likely to use more prescription and over-the-counter medications, which increases the risk of harmful side effects and drug interactions, the FDA said in a recent … [Read more...] about Four medication tips to keep you safe as you age
Seven ways black women can get ‘heart-smart’
Heart disease is an equal opportunity threat, but black women need to pay special attention to its risks. Across the globe, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for both women and men. And it affects one in three American adult females, said the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). Women find themselves with symptoms and risk factors that men don't— … [Read more...] about Seven ways black women can get ‘heart-smart’
Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays
The American Heart Association urges people to be aware of and reduce risks for deadly ‘holiday heart attacks’ The winter holidays can turn deadly, as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. While being aware of the signs of a heart attack and taking steps to reduce your risk are important … [Read more...] about Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays
You can be festive – and healthy
The end-of-year holidays, from Thanksgiving to the New Year, are a time of celebration. But they’re also notorious for excessive drinking. Whether you’re hosting a party, juggling invitations, leading a toast, or just getting swept up in difficult emotions because of stress or unhappy memories, alcohol seems to be a constant factor in the holidays. That’s difficult for people … [Read more...] about You can be festive – and healthy
Three proven strategies to prevent holiday weight gain
For many, the holiday season is synonymous with weight gain. There are so many more opportunities for overindulgence in food and alcohol while enjoying the company of family and friends. Even the most experienced weight controller can be derailed during the holidays and end up with a few extra pounds. On Christmas day alone, an individual might eat as much as 6000 calories! … [Read more...] about Three proven strategies to prevent holiday weight gain