Over the past few weeks, I’ve written a handful of articles about how incorporating more physical activity into your lifestyle can have a profound impact when it comes to reducing the risk of heart disease and other … [Read more...]
The Increasing Cost of Living, and Care’s Place
You’re probably experiencing this, along with the majority of Americans. The cost of things is going up as inflation continues to hit us. Food, gas, and everything in between continues to go up in price. It has a lot of senior citizens … [Read more...]
Physical Activity Becomes More Important as We Age
A study from the American Heart Association once again confirms how important exercise and physical activity is for seniors. The study found that those over the age of 65 who struggled with physical function were far more likely to suffer … [Read more...]
Does Blood Type Matter?
When it comes to blood type, we often don’t spend a lot of time thinking about how it impacts our daily lives. But blood type does have an impact, even if it is often a hidden one. Besides things like blood transfusions and surgery, blood … [Read more...]
When People Play Favorites in Senior Care
If you were to favor one of your children over the other, it would be a really big deal. No one would be happy about it. I have three kids, and although I treat them differently, I never favor one over the other. But every day, … [Read more...]
What Does Quality of Sleep Mean?
A new study found a correlation between those that experience quality sleep and have healthy cardiovascular systems. People who sleep well on a nightly basis tend to have healthier hearts than those who don’t sleep well. Now, … [Read more...]
How Does a Stroke Occur?
A new study helps to shed a lot more light on just what happens within the body when a stroke occurs. This new insight is likely to lead to better stroke treatment and prevention methods in the future. Ischemic strokes are the … [Read more...]
A Closer Look at Comorbidities
Perhaps you have never heard the term comorbidities before, but that doesn’t mean that you are unfamiliar with the concept. A comorbidity occurs when someone has more than one health issue. For example, when someone has high blood pressure … [Read more...]
Elder Abuse is a Crime
Elder abuse is far more prevalent than most people might think. Many experts believe that as many as 75 percent of all cases of abuse go unreported. Some think it might even be more than that. Unfortunately, abuse is far more widespread … [Read more...]
Treating Pain By Targeting the Nervous System
A new clinical study has looked at people dealing with chronic pain and how it is thought about. The researchers involved in this study believe that by helping people retrain sensorimotor actions, pain can be managed and interpreted by the … [Read more...]
Why is Cardiovascular Disease on the Rise?
A study that was recently conducted by the American College of Cardiology found that there is likely to be a large increase in the number of instances of cardiovascular disease cases. By the year 2060, this team of researchers believes that … [Read more...]
How the Vagus Nerve Might Help with Brain Functioning
Recently, research has illuminated a little bit more information regarding the vagus nerve and its relation to brain functioning. New research out of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center shows that the vagus … [Read more...]
