You’ve likely seen commercials that mention the wonderful things that GoodRx can do when it comes to helping you save on the cost of your medications. You might have even seen the little advertisements and flyers that a lot of pharmacies … [Read more...]
The Link Between Muscle and Heart Disease
New research indicates that muscle mass isn’t necessarily an indicator of heart health as once thought. It’s not quite as easy as this, however. More muscle area doesn’t lead to a lower risk of heart attack as previously … [Read more...]
What Does Divorce Mean for the Senior Years?
Divorce is a very real part of our world. Statistics state that about 40 percent of first marriages end in divorce. If someone has been married more than once, the divorce rate increases significantly. And while this might not … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease Still on the Rise
Cardiovascular disease is still the number one killer in the United States. More people die from cardiovascular disease than any other cause. In 2022, almost 700,000 people died from this cause in the U.S. That’s more than … [Read more...]
A Quick Guide to Senior Dental Care
Sometimes, there are overlooked parts of senior health. Dental hygiene is one of those areas that gets passed by. Dental care gets passed by when it comes to senior health because it doesn’t always seem that important. When you … [Read more...]
Improving Senior Safety in the Home
Falls are one of the biggest safety risks that seniors face in their own homes. Luckily, there are many things that can be done to help minimize the chances of this happening. Some of them can be done immediately without anything extra … [Read more...]
A Keto Diet for Seniors?
Fad diets come and go. If I had been asked a few years ago, I would have quickly told you that the keto diet was one of those fads. My prediction would have been that it would be long forgotten by now. But that’s not the case. … [Read more...]
Long Term Impact of Cannabis Use
A new study from the American Heart Association indicates that cannabis use is linked to a higher risk of heart attack or stroke. This risk remained regardless of how marijuana was consumed. It might make more sense to someone … [Read more...]
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Functioning
Research out of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Penn State Health indicates that people who suffer from advanced hearing loss also tend to suffer from cognitive and emotional issues, too. Hearing loss can impact some … [Read more...]
Stroke Recovery and Cognitive Function
New research indicates that an herbal supplement might help those that have suffered from a stroke to fight against some of the damage that is done to cognitive functioning during a stroke. The study indicated that people who … [Read more...]
A Spotlight on Self Neglect
Self neglect is a very real issue for some elderly folk. It comes in a variety of forms and can be difficult to identify at times. But this doesn’t mean that it isn’t a very serious issue. Unfortunately, because of the nature of this, it … [Read more...]
Childhood, Senior Care, and Heart Health
A new study takes a look at childhood experiences and how they can benefit us as we age. The focus of this particular study is the impact that positive experiences during childhood have upon our heart health. The study found … [Read more...]