There’s actually some good news for those at risk for heart disease. Experts say there are several risk factors for heart disease that can be controlled through a combination of behavior and diet. One of the more important of these factors is blood cholesterol.
Cholesterol can build up in our arteries and cause blood flow to ...
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If you’re older than 65 and take multiple medications, you should be aware of potential interactions between your drugs. These interactions can cause unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine, or even lead to hospitalization. Studies show that up to 30 percent of hospital admissions of elderly patients are linked to harmful effects ...
In The Line Of Duty: Fatherhood And Sacrifice
Fatherhood has changed since I was a girl. Today’s dads come in all shapes and sizes. The relationships are often not defined according to biology, or to traditional roles. Families today may be a single parent, male or female, a single parent plus a significant other, or a mom and a step dad. You’ll find ...
Myths About The Aging Brain Revealed
Who says you can’t teach a mind new tricks at any age? Recent research shows that Americans have the power to positively influence their brain function throughout life – an important realization that is especially relevant for the more than 78 million baby boomers in the United States. Brain health is one of the top ...
Fit, Not Frail: Exercise As A Tonic For Aging
Fact: Every hour of every day, 330 Americans turn 60.
Fact: By 2030, one in five Americans will be older than 65.
Fact: The number of people over 100 doubles every decade.
Fact: As they age, people lose muscle mass and strength, flexibility and bone.
Fact: The resulting frailty leads to a loss of mobility and independence.
The last two ...
Amgen Drug Approved To Fight Osteoporosis
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the sale of Amgen’s osteoporosis drug Prolia to help prevent fractures in postmenopausal women. Last week, the medicine received European approval.
The drug, known chemically as denosumab, is considered to be Amgen’s most important for its future. The F.D.A. decision was made nearly two months before the agency’s expected action ...
Summer Safety Tips For Seniors
With the weather getting warmer every day, there’s no doubt that summer is fast approaching. The summer can be a great time for relaxing with family and enjoying the nice weather. But it can also be dangerous if you don’t take the proper precautions.
Your body works hard every day to maintain a normal temperature. Excessive ...
What’s Your Aim In Life As A Senior?
What’s life about if we don’t get to enjoy it? Once you are over 50 you can look back and see that there have been a number of twists and turns along the way and know that there will be more to come. Some of these will have been good and some not so welcome. ...
Don’t Let Falls Trip You Up: Tips On Avoiding Falls
An activity as simple as falling down can have a number of serious consequences for an older person.
For example, some say a fear of falling can be a very real factor when it comes to a loss of mobility in the elderly.
Fractures of the hip or forearm are also common results of falling among the ...
Helping The Elderly Avoid Prescription Drug Problems
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, there are over 33 million people in the U.S. who care for an aging relative or friend. Caregivers need to be aware that drug errors can happen and may be serious, but often are preventable.
The problem stems largely from the multiple drugs seniors are prescribed and the complex ...
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