Wellness/ Healthy Living for Seniors & Caregivers

Exercise Increasingly Important for Those Over Age 65

By Editor, on March 15th, 2012

Evergreen Rehabilitation. More Information For more information on exercise and all aspects of wellness, see the HelpingYouCare™ resource pages on Wellness/ Healthy Living for Seniors & Caregivers, including: Exercise: Physical Wellness; Diet & Nutrition: Physical . . . → Read More: Exercise Increasingly Important for Those Over Age 65

Olivia Neubauer - 100-Year-Old Teacher

By Senior Editor, on March 14th, 2012

Olivia Neubauer is still going strong and still in the classroom teaching reading at 100-years old! She started teaching in 1935. Watch this report by NBC News on this remarkable and inspiring woman » See more Stories of . . . → Read More: Olivia Neubauer – 100-Year-Old Teacher

National Nutrition Month - Resources on Eating for Prevention & Wellness

By Editor, on March 13th, 2012

March is National Nutrition Month®, a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a nonprofit organization. According to the Academy, “The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making . . . → Read More: National Nutrition Month – Resources on Eating for Prevention & Wellness

Red Meat Increases Risk of Death; Fish or Poultry Lowers Risk, New Study Finds

By Editor, on March 12th, 2012

A new study by scientists at Harvard and the Cleveland Clinic has found that the more red meat one eats, the higher the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all causes, while substituting fish, poultry and other . . . → Read More: Red Meat Increases Risk of Death; Fish or Poultry Lowers Risk, New Study Finds

Benefits of Weight Training for People Over 50

By Senior Editor, on March 11th, 2012

Fitness guru Nash Jocic advocates weight training for people over 50 to stop or slow down the aging process, increase mobility, and lower the risk of injuries. Watch » Consult your doctor before beginning an exercise . . . → Read More: Benefits of Weight Training for People Over 50

Losing Weight Through Modest Changes in Lifestyle Habits

By Senior Editor, on March 10th, 2012

Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., Chairman of Preventive Medicine from the Mayo Clinic, explains how modest changes in lifestyle habits can help you lose weight and improve your health. Watch . . . → Read More: Losing Weight Through Modest Changes in Lifestyle Habits

Exercise Changes DNA for the Better, New Study Finds

By Editor, on March 8th, 2012

A new study has found that even 20 minutes of exercise by sedentary adults actually changed the DNA in their muscle cells within minutes. The DNA was changed in a way that helps the muscles work better for further . . . → Read More: Exercise Changes DNA for the Better, New Study Finds

Celebrate Brain Awareness Week March 12-18

By Editor, on March 6th, 2012

Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign to raise public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research, including research into the causes of Parkinson’s disease and other problems of the brain and nervous system and how to treat . . . → Read More: Celebrate Brain Awareness Week March 12-18

Vitamin E Supplements May Weaken Bones, New Mouse Study Suggests

By Editor, on March 5th, 2012

A new study by researchers at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan, has found that mice fed Vitamin E supplement in a quantity similar to that consumed by many people taking Vitamin E supplements lost bone mass, while those bred . . . → Read More: Vitamin E Supplements May Weaken Bones, New Mouse Study Suggests

Dietary Trans Fats Markedly Increase Stroke Risk Among Older Women, New Study Finds

By Editor, on March 4th, 2012

A large new study by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found that postmenopausal women whose diets were high in trans fats (and who did not take aspirin) had a 66% higher risk of . . . → Read More: Dietary Trans Fats Markedly Increase Stroke Risk Among Older Women, New Study Finds

Ways to Boost Your Immune System During Cold and Flu Season

By Senior Editor, on March 3rd, 2012

Watch Cleveland Clinic Nutritionist Kristin Kirkpatrick show ShareWIK.com how to strengthen your immune system during cold and flu season »

Sleep May Improve With Age, New Study Finds

By Editor, on March 2nd, 2012

A new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, analyzing data from a survey of 155,877 participants, has found that contrary to popular belief, people in their 70s and 80s actually reported better sleep — less sleep disturbance . . . → Read More: Sleep May Improve With Age, New Study Finds

Omega-3 in Fish & Other Foods May Keep Your Brain Sharper, New Study Finds

By Editor, on March 1st, 2012

“People with lower blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids had lower brain volumes that were equivalent to about two years of structural brain aging,” said Dr. Zaldy S. Tan, MD, MPH of the University of California, principal author of . . . → Read More: Omega-3 in Fish & Other Foods May Keep Your Brain Sharper, New Study Finds

Daily Diet Soft Drinks Linked to Higher Heart Attack & Stroke Risk, New Study Finds

By Editor, on February 29th, 2012

A new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine has found that older adults who drank daily diet soft drinks were 43 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke over a ten-year period than . . . → Read More: Daily Diet Soft Drinks Linked to Higher Heart Attack & Stroke Risk, New Study Finds

Eating Too Much May Increase Memory Loss in Older People

By Senior Editor, on February 28th, 2012

A new study from the Mayo Clinic suggests that eating too much may double the risk of memory loss in people over 70 years old. Watch study author Yonas E. Geda, M.D., MSc, associate professor of neurology and psychiatry . . . → Read More: Eating Too Much May Increase Memory Loss in Older People

Eating Citrus Fruit May Lower Stroke Risk, New Study Suggests

By Editor, on February 27th, 2012

A new study published in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association, has found that eating citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit, may lower your risk of stroke, due to a compound called “flavanone” found in citrus . . . → Read More: Eating Citrus Fruit May Lower Stroke Risk, New Study Suggests

Harvard Health Discusses the Pros and Cons of Drinking Coffee

By Editor, on February 23rd, 2012

In a new article entitled “What is it about coffee?” the editors of Harvard Health Publications, discuss some of the known benefits and drawbacks of drinking coffee. The new article on coffee is found in Sleep, Hygiene, Quit Smoking . . . → Read More: Harvard Health Discusses the Pros and Cons of Drinking Coffee

Cleveland Clinic Heart Surgeon & Cardiologist Tackle Misconceptions About Heart Health

By Editor, on February 21st, 2012

In their new book entitled, Heart 411: The Only Guide to Heart Health You’ll Ever Need, two renowned heart experts, heart surgeon Marc Gillinov and cardiologist Steven Nissen, both of the Cleveland Clinic, tackle some prominent misconceptions about heart . . . → Read More: Cleveland Clinic Heart Surgeon & Cardiologist Tackle Misconceptions About Heart Health

105-Year-Old Volunteer

By Senior Editor, on February 20th, 2012

A 105-year-old Hollywood, Florida woman has been sorting and delivering mail as a volunteer at Memorial Regional Hospital for the past 38 years. Watch a report by Kerry Sanders, NBC’s Nightly News (starts with a commercial) » See more . . . → Read More: 105-Year-Old Volunteer

Harvard Issues Updated Report on Low Back Pain: Healing Your Aching Back

By Editor, on February 18th, 2012

Harvard Health Publications has issued a revised and updated version of its Special Health Report on “Low Back Pain: Healing Your Aching Back,” written by experts at Harvard Medical School. According to Harvard Health Publications, “Back pain is one . . . → Read More: Harvard Issues Updated Report on Low Back Pain: Healing Your Aching Back

86 Million Americans Benefited from Free Preventive Healthcare Coverage in 2011 Due to Affordable Care Act, HHS Reports

By Editor, on February 16th, 2012

According to data in two new reports issued February 15 by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), an estimated combined total of 86 million Americans have benefited in 2011 from the free preventive healthcare coverage provided . . . → Read More: 86 Million Americans Benefited from Free Preventive Healthcare Coverage in 2011 Due to Affordable Care Act, HHS Reports

Eating Too Much May Double Risk of Memory Impairment, Mayo Clinic Finds

By Editor, on February 13th, 2012

A new study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic has found that older adults who ate a high-calorie diet (2,142.5 to 6,000 calories per day) had more than double the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) of those who . . . → Read More: Eating Too Much May Double Risk of Memory Impairment, Mayo Clinic Finds

10 Foods Largely Responsible for 9 of 10 Americans Eating Too Much Salt, New CDC Report Finds

By Editor, on February 10th, 2012

A new report issued February 7 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has found that 9 out of 10 Americans eat too much salt, and 10 food types are responsible for 44 percent of daily . . . → Read More: 10 Foods Largely Responsible for 9 of 10 Americans Eating Too Much Salt, New CDC Report Finds

Hard-Cooked Eggs Recalled in 34 States for Possible Listeria Contamination

By Editor, on February 6th, 2012

Michael Foods of Minnesota has recalled about 15,000 pails of hard-cooked eggs in brine that were produced at the company’s plant in Wakefield, Nebraska and sold to distributors for institutional use, in 34 States. The company announced that independent . . . → Read More: Hard-Cooked Eggs Recalled in 34 States for Possible Listeria Contamination

Four Questions on Simple Questionnaire Found Highly Predictive of Mild Cognitive Impairment & Risk of Alzheimer's

By Editor, on February 4th, 2012

sources indicate that up to 15 percent of people with MCI develop Alzheimer’s within one year. However, studies have shown that preventive interventions such as exercise and changes in lifestyle factors can be effective in staving off mental decline. . . . → Read More: Four Questions on Simple Questionnaire Found Highly Predictive of Mild Cognitive Impairment & Risk of Alzheimer’s

The Oldest Active Federal Judge

By Senior Editor, on January 24th, 2012

Judge Wesley E. Brown was the oldest active federal judge in the nation’s history. He passed on recently at age 104. He reduced his caseload when his health declined in recent months. Watch a 2008 WSU Alumni Presentation Award . . . → Read More: The Oldest Active Federal Judge

Water Safety

By Senior Editor, on January 21st, 2012

How to keep your water safe, according to Dr Mehmet Oz. Watch . . . → Read More: Water Safety

Is Distilled Water Better Than Filtered Water?

By Senior Editor, on January 20th, 2012

Watch Dr. Mehmet Oz weigh in on whether distilled water is better than bottled or filtered water. »

What Diet is Best for You: Critique of Atkins Diet

By Editor, on January 18th, 2012

In a presentation made at a meeting of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, George Eisman, Registered Dietitian, offered a critique of the high-protein Atkins Diet, and discussed what foods are best for human health. According to Mr. Eisman, green . . . → Read More: What Diet is Best for You: Critique of Atkins Diet

Ten Nutritional Myths vs. The Perfect Formula Vegan Diet

By Editor, on January 17th, 2012

In a lecture given at a meeting of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, by Janice Stanger, Ph.D., presented what she terms “Ten Dangerous Nutritional Myths.” Dr. Sanger is a nutrition expert, author, educator, and speaker, who has a PhD . . . → Read More: Ten Nutritional Myths vs. The Perfect Formula Vegan Diet

MyPlate Dietary Guidelines

By Senior Editor, on January 16th, 2012

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrition guidelines, now called MyPlate, replaces the food pyramid. Watch Howcast’s video on how to follow the USDA’s recommendations . . . → Read More: MyPlate Dietary Guidelines

The Importance of Exercise on Brain Health

By Senior Editor, on January 15th, 2012

Physical activity, besides being good for the cardiovascular system, is also thought to have a direct benefit for brain health and greater memory capacity, according to John H. (Jack) Byrne, Ph.D.), Chairman, Department Of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the . . . → Read More: The Importance of Exercise on Brain Health

How Kathleen Sebelius Stays Fit

By Senior Editor, on January 14th, 2012

Kathleen Sebelius, Health and Human Services Secretary, runs early mornings to stay fit and relieve her from the stress of a hectic Washington schedule. She hopes to continue running into her nineties. Watch Runner’s World TV . . . → Read More: How Kathleen Sebelius Stays Fit

New Study: Can Twice Weekly Ballroom Dancing Prevent Falls in Elderly?

By Editor, on January 11th, 2012

The University of Sidney, Australia has announced a new study to test whether twice weekly ballroom dancing can restore balance and strength and prevent falls in older adults. The one-year long study, entitled “The effectiveness of social dancing as . . . → Read More: New Study: Can Twice Weekly Ballroom Dancing Prevent Falls in Elderly?

Fruits, Vegetables & Fish May Keep Brain from Shrinking, New Study Finds

By Editor, on January 9th, 2012

People with diets high in several vitamins found in fruits and vegetables or in omega 3 fatty acids found in fish are less likely to have the brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease than people whose diets are not . . . → Read More: Fruits, Vegetables & Fish May Keep Brain from Shrinking, New Study Finds

New Study Associates Silent Strokes with Memory Loss

By Editor, on January 8th, 2012

A new study by scientists at Columbia University Medical Center in New York has found that “silent strokes” are associated with memory loss in the elderly, suggesting that stroke-prevention may help stave off memory loss in the elderly, according . . . → Read More: New Study Associates Silent Strokes with Memory Loss

100-Year-Old Man Studying for a Doctorate Degree

By Senior Editor, on January 7th, 2012

Bholaram Das is the oldest student in the world enrolled in a doctorate program. He enrolled for the doctorate program at age 98. In the past he has been a teacher, a lawyer and a judge. Watch . . . → Read More: 100-Year-Old Man Studying for a Doctorate Degree

One Example of an Exercise Program for Seniors

By Editor, on January 5th, 2012

Here is one example of an exercise program for seniors that requires no gym equipment »

Johns Hopkins Releases 2012 Memory White Paper

By Editor, on January 4th, 2012

Johns Hopkins has released the updated 2012 Edition of the Johns Hopkins Memory White Paper. According to a recent Johns Hopkins Health Alert, the Johns Hopkins Memory White Paper compiles in simple language for consumers some of the best . . . → Read More: Johns Hopkins Releases 2012 Memory White Paper

American Heart Association Publishes New Holiday Healthy Eating Guide

By Editor, on December 24th, 2011

The American Heart Association (AHA) has published a new “Holiday Healthy Eating Guide,” with tips for consumers on how to navigate the Holidays – usually a heavy-eating season – in a way that is healthy for your heart, blood . . . → Read More: American Heart Association Publishes New Holiday Healthy Eating Guide

The Right Foods Can Help Manage Blood Pressure

By Senior Editor, on December 23rd, 2011

Dr. Michael Roizen, Division Chair of the Cleveland Clinic, and Anti-aging expert, offers tips on blood pressure management. He cites the more colorful the fruits and vegetables, the lower the blood pressure. Spinach and tomatoes, for example, are great . . . → Read More: The Right Foods Can Help Manage Blood Pressure

Wellness-Care Now or Illness-Care Later

By Senior Editor, on December 22nd, 2011

Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic, shares tips for healthy living and illness prevention with Lifetime’s “The Balancing Act” host Dr. David Friedman. One tip is avoiding aging foods, such as saturated fats (four-legged animal . . . → Read More: Wellness-Care Now or Illness-Care Later

The Oldest Stockbroker on Wall Street

By Senior Editor, on December 19th, 2011

Seth Glickenhaus has been trading on Wall Street since the 1920′s. In an interview with Anthony Mason he says, “I love the challenge and I love the stress involved. And I think that’s what kept me alive. And has . . . → Read More: The Oldest Stockbroker on Wall Street

100-Year-Old Barber

By Senior Editor, on December 18th, 2011

Now 100 years old, Kenneth Wood is still cutting hair as he has since 1927. He works six days a week: Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 4pm. He has no plans . . . → Read More: 100-Year-Old Barber

Mindful Living Techniques May Help Caregivers Better Cope With Stress

By Senior Editor, on December 17th, 2011

To better help cope with caregiver stress, The Mayo Clinic offers courses in Mindful Living Techniques. This course teaches the skill of focusing on the present moment, letting go of the past (often associated with depression) as well the . . . → Read More: Mindful Living Techniques May Help Caregivers Better Cope With Stress

Record Holder as the World's Oldest Bowler at Age 105

By Senior Editor, on December 16th, 2011

Bill Hargrove began bowling in 1924. The United States Bowling Congress in 2007 recognized him as the “Oldest League Bowler in History.” He credits his longevity to not drinking or smoking and keeping fit by bowling. Watch Bill Hargrove . . . → Read More: Record Holder as the World’s Oldest Bowler at Age 105

Some Tips for Dealing with Holiday Eating

By Senior Editor, on December 15th, 2011

Why should people watch their holiday eating habits? What are some healthy holiday food choices? What are smart ways people can limit themselves? Other holiday eating tips for families? Watch Lisa Harnack, Director, Nutrition Coordinating Center, School of Public . . . → Read More: Some Tips for Dealing with Holiday Eating

Waist Management and Walking

By Senior Editor, on December 12th, 2011

Some practical tips on slimming down safely. The key to long-term weight (waist) loss according to Doctor Mehmet Oz »

Harvard Guide to Exercise - A Program You Can Live With

By Editor, on December 11th, 2011

Harvard Medical School has published a Special Health Report on Exercise – a Program You Can Live With, which provides a comprehensive guide to the enormous health benefits of exercise, how to get started and design an appropriate exercise . . . → Read More: Harvard Guide to Exercise – A Program You Can Live With

Edna Hibel: Renowned Artist Still Painting 12 Hours a Day in Her 90s

By Contributing Author, on December 10th, 2011

Edna Hibel: Capturing the Essence of Mother & Child Through Art Story and Photos by Krista Martinelli Founder & Editor, AroundWellington® Magazine www.HibelMuseumOfArt.org or call 561-622-5560 to reserve your seat. Hibel’s biography by Shawn McAllister, a coffee-table sized book . . . → Read More: Edna Hibel: Renowned Artist Still Painting 12 Hours a Day in Her 90s

You're Never Too Old to Exercise

By Editor, on December 9th, 2011

“Only about 30% of people ages 45 to 64 say they engage in regular leisure-time physical activity, and this falls to 25% of those between the ages of 65 and 74 and 11% of people age 85 and older,” . . . → Read More: You’re Never Too Old to Exercise

Which States Have the Best and Worst Health Rankings in 2011?

By Editor, on December 8th, 2011

The 22nd annual America’s Health Rankings® report was released on December 5, 2011, grading and ranking the 50 U.S. states in terms of the level of their overall health and health care, determined by 23 objective measurements. The annual . . . → Read More: Which States Have the Best and Worst Health Rankings in 2011?

Fitness More Important Than Body Weight in Reducing Death Risk

By Editor, on December 6th, 2011

A new study of 14,345 adult men, published in Circulation, a Journal of the American Heart Association, found that improving physical fitness lowered risk of death, both from cardiovascular disease and from all causes, even after controlling for body . . . → Read More: Fitness More Important Than Body Weight in Reducing Death Risk

Yearly Checklist for Assessing Elderly Health

By Senior Editor, on December 5th, 2011

Geriatric health experts say a good place to start in assessing elderly health is weight. A weight gain or loss is something to be addressed with a doctor (especially if the reason for the gain or loss is not . . . → Read More: Yearly Checklist for Assessing Elderly Health

Lillian Field Berkowitz - Impromptu Tango Showcase at Age 102!

By Editor, on December 4th, 2011

Lillian Field Berkowitz, Age 102 Lillian Field Berkowitz, Age 102, and Phil Palma, her current dance partner & instructor Lillian Berkowitz (maiden name: Lillian Field) was a glamorous stage actress and acrobatic dancer on Broadway & Vaudeville during the . . . → Read More: Lillian Field Berkowitz – Impromptu Tango Showcase at Age 102!

Live Web Chat at Cleveland Clinic on Holiday Weight Management - Dec 12

By Editor, on December 3rd, 2011

The Cleveland Clinic will host a live online web chat on Holiday Weight Management on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 12 Noon (Eastern Time). The web chat will be hosted and moderated by Lillian Craggs-Dino, RD, Nutritionist at Cleveland . . . → Read More: Live Web Chat at Cleveland Clinic on Holiday Weight Management – Dec 12

Addressing Caregiver Burnout

By Contributing Author, on December 2nd, 2011

Ask Dr. Z December, 2011 By Laura Zipris, Psy. D., LMHC Editor’s Note: Dr. Laura Zipris, Psy. D., LMHC, holds a doctorate in Psychology and is licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Florida. She writes a monthly . . . → Read More: Addressing Caregiver Burnout

BPA Levels Increase Over 1000% After Eating Canned Soup, New Harvard Study Finds

By Editor, on December 1st, 2011

A new study conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health has found that in subjects who ate canned soup for five days, levels of bisphenol A (BPA) found in the urine increased more than 1000%, compared . . . → Read More: BPA Levels Increase Over 1000% After Eating Canned Soup, New Harvard Study Finds

Medicare's Free Annual Wellness Visits

By Senior Editor, on November 28th, 2011

Medicare recipients under the Affordable Care Act are entitled to an annual wellness visit with their physician at no cost to them. You can review medications with your doctor and talk about whether any changes are needed. You can . . . → Read More: Medicare’s Free Annual Wellness Visits

Treating the Causes, Not the Symptoms of Heart Disease

By Senior Editor, on November 27th, 2011

Diet Gurus Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., and Dr. Dean Ornish, discuss the remarkable capacity of the body to heal itself through diet, as opposed to using drugs and undergoing operations. (President Bill Clinton followed their diet to reverse his . . . → Read More: Treating the Causes, Not the Symptoms of Heart Disease

Some Vitamin D Benefits of the Sun

By Senior Editor, on November 26th, 2011

In an interview on ABC’s Good Morning America, Dr. Oz discusses the importance of Vitamin D with Diane Sawyer. About 100 million Americans have Vitamin D deficiency, which could be critical in American health, according to experts. Vitamin D . . . → Read More: Some Vitamin D Benefits of the Sun

Happy Thanksgiving to You from HelpingYouCare™

By Editor, on November 24th, 2011

As we give thanks for our Blessings this Thanksgiving, let us all remember in gratitude our family members and especially our senior loved ones and the love, sacrifice and many contributions they have given toward bettering the lives of . . . → Read More: Happy Thanksgiving to You from HelpingYouCare™

Assistance Dogs Provide Wonderful Help for Those with Limited Mobility

By Editor, on November 23rd, 2011

Assistance Dogs (sometimes called “Service Dogs”) provide remarkable help for those with limited mobility. In addition to the salutary love, bond, and companionship that the dogs provide, Assistance Dogs are trained to help with many tasks that make life . . . → Read More: Assistance Dogs Provide Wonderful Help for Those with Limited Mobility

Bel Kaufman - An Inspiration at Age 100

By Editor, on November 20th, 2011

For inspiration, view this video by Doug Snyder about the remarkable Bel Kaufman. She is a teacher, lecturer, and author of the best selling humorous novel, Up The Down Staircase. At age 100, she gave a college course on . . . → Read More: Bel Kaufman – An Inspiration at Age 100

Will You Care For Me? Feel the Compassion & Love of a Caregiver in Response to This Touching Song

By Editor, on November 19th, 2011

In trying to help caregivers, emphasis is often placed on the difficulty and stress of the role. But, the positive side of caregiving, the emotional rewards we feel as caregivers when we provide love and care to those in . . . → Read More: Will You Care For Me? Feel the Compassion & Love of a Caregiver in Response to This Touching Song

5 Healthy Lifestyle Factors Significantly Reduce Risk of Stroke, New Study Finds

By Editor, on November 16th, 2011

A new study of 36,686 Finnish men and women, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American Medical Association, has found that 5 healthy lifestyle factors are associated with significantly reduced risk of stroke. And, . . . → Read More: 5 Healthy Lifestyle Factors Significantly Reduce Risk of Stroke, New Study Finds

Improving Memory Capabilities

By Senior Editor, on November 13th, 2011

According to John H. (Jack) Byrne, Ph.D.), Chairman, Department Of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University Texas Medical School at Houston, it is important to challenge one’s brain by doing a variety of different activities, such as reading books, . . . → Read More: Improving Memory Capabilities

Two of The Last Remaining WWI Veterans Lived to 105 and 110

By Senior Editor, on November 11th, 2011

Lloyd Brown was one of the last remaining WWI veterans. He passed away in 2007. Frank Buckles, WWI and WWII veteran, died at age 110 in February of this year. Watch Lloyd Brown » Watch Frank Buckles . . . → Read More: Two of The Last Remaining WWI Veterans Lived to 105 and 110

New Study Fuels Controversy Over Benefits of Salt Reduction in Diet & in Processed Foods

By Editor, on November 10th, 2011

A new research report by Danish researchers has claimed to find some adverse consequences of dietary salt reduction primarily in persons with normal blood pressure, fueling a continuing controversy over the benefits of requiring salt reduction in foods. This . . . → Read More: New Study Fuels Controversy Over Benefits of Salt Reduction in Diet & in Processed Foods

How To Stay Fit At Any Age

By Editor, on November 7th, 2011

Read inspiring stories of how to stay fit at any age, provided by the Go4Life website of the National Institute on Aging, part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Here is an example: Grandmother Fay – . . . → Read More: How To Stay Fit At Any Age

Diet Detective: Clues to Unhealthy Health Foods

By Senior Editor, on November 1st, 2011

Many health foods in the grocery store may look like they are good for you. Examination of the ingredients and caloric content may keep you from being tricked into thinking you’re eating healthy foods when you’re not! Watch some . . . → Read More: Diet Detectives: Clues to Unhealthy Health Foods

Considerations When Shopping For a Hearing Aid

By Senior Editor, on October 31st, 2011

Some things to consider before buying a hearing aid, such as a telecoil, directional microphone, digital noise reduction, and, of course, one’s lifestyle. Watch a short video from Consumer Reports . . . → Read More: Considerations When Shopping For a Hearing Aid

Interval Training May Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke

By Senior Editor, on October 30th, 2011

No matter what your age or fitness level, interval training may be better for your overall health than longer sessions of slow, sustained exercise, according to some cardiologists at the Mayo Clinic. Watch Vivien Williams for Mayo Clinic’s Medical . . . → Read More: Interval Training May Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke

Animal Therapist (The Dog Will See You Now)

By Senior Editor, on October 28th, 2011

A video from AARP about three dogs (Destiny, Lorent and Nike) who lift patients’ spirits at York Hospital in York Maine. Watch »

Simple Front-Of-Package Nutrition Rating Symbols Proposed by Institute of Medicine Panel

By Editor, on October 25th, 2011

A Committee of the Institute of Medicine (IOM), National Academies, issued a 232-page report on October 20, 2011, recommending that agencies of the federal government should develop a new, simple front-of-package nutrition rating system with symbols, patterned after . . . → Read More: Simple Front-Of-Package Nutrition Rating Symbols Proposed by Institute of Medicine Panel

Lower Triglycerides by Simply Moving More

By Senior Editor, on October 24th, 2011

Instead of taking medicine to lower triglycerides, most people, according to the Mayo Clinic, can lower their triglycerides number by simply moving more. Watch Stephen Kopecky, M.D. from the Mayo Clinic . . . → Read More: Lower Triglycerides by Simply Moving More

Steps to Take to Avoid Diabetes

By Senior Editor, on October 23rd, 2011

Watch Dr. Raul Seballos from the Cleveland Clinic»

Joint Health and Preventing Fractures

By Senior Editor, on October 22nd, 2011

The number one cause of fractures in elderly people is falling. Low impact exercise like walking can improve balance and keep nerve receptors healthy. Watch Gary Calabrese Gary Calabrese, PT, director of Cleveland Clinic Sports Heath and Orthopaedic . . . → Read More: Joint Health and Preventing Fractures

Improving Your Health Literacy May Help You Improve Your Health, Survey Suggests

By Editor, on October 20th, 2011

A new survey published on October 19 found that while almost eight in ten people who reported having a recent blood test claim they understood the results, in fact 48 percent did not know their cholesterol level, and 65 . . . → Read More: Improving Your Health Literacy May Help You Improve Your Health, Survey Suggests

100-Year-Old Man Finishes a 26-Mile Marathon

By Senior Editor, on October 19th, 2011

Fauja Singh ran the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in eight hours and 25 minutes. In 2003 he ran the Toronto marathon in five hours and 40 minutes. Watch Fauja Singh reflect on his views of healthy living (English subtitles)from Sangat . . . → Read More: 100-Year-Old Man Finishes a 26-Mile Marathon

October is National Physical Therapy Month

By Editor, on October 18th, 2011

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has declared October as “National Physical Therapy Month.” “Mobility is the key ingredient to aging successfully and remaining active and independent throughout our lives,” said R Scott Ward, PT, PhD, President of the . . . → Read More: October is National Physical Therapy Month

One Way to Reduce Stress

By Senior Editor, on October 16th, 2011

Walking can help you reduce stress, according to Dr. Michael McKee from the Cleveland Clinic. Among other benefits, he further states walking can help you sleep better and put things in better perspective. . . . → Read More: One Way to Reduce Stress

Some Helpful Advice About Recurring Colds

By Senior Editor, on October 13th, 2011

Dr. Rosemary Leonard, a familiar face on BBC’s Breakfast program and one of Britain’s best-known GPs answers a question on recurring . . . → Read More: Some Helpful Advice About Recurring Colds

New Studies Find Harm to Health from Vitamin Use

By Editor, on October 12th, 2011

Two new studies published this week in journals of the American Medical Association have found evidence that taking extra doses of vitamin supplements may significantly increase risks to health and longevity. “There really is not any compelling evidence that . . . → Read More: New Studies Find Harm to Health from Vitamin Use

A Tribute to Steve Jobs; Remembering His Legacy to Healthcare & Wellness

By Editor, on October 6th, 2011

Steve Jobs, 56, the founder of Apple®, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Despite his personal struggle, Jobs is remembered for his remarkable contributions to technology, including healthcare and wellness technology, and his . . . → Read More: A Tribute to Steve Jobs; Remembering His Legacy to Healthcare & Wellness

Some Steps You Can Take to Help Prevent Illness From Listeria Bacteria

By Senior Editor, on October 5th, 2011

Recent news articles have reported a rather alarming number of illnesses and deaths in some states caused by listeriosis associated with cantaloupes and lettuce. See for example recent reports by Wall Street Journal on FDA discovery of listeria in . . . → Read More: Some Steps You Can Take to Help Prevent Illness From Listeria Bacteria

Denmark Imposes 'Fat Tax' on High Saturated Fat Foods to Combat Obesity

By Editor, on October 3rd, 2011

In a declared effort to combat obesity and heart disease, Denmark has imposed what may be the world’s first “fat food tax” on foods with more than 2.3 percent saturated fat. The tax, which went into effect on Saturday, . . . → Read More: Denmark Imposes ‘Fat Tax’ on High Saturated Fat Foods to Combat Obesity

Can Eating Fish Reduce Your Risk of Stroke?

By Editor, on September 28th, 2011

A recent analysis of 15 studies measuring the potential relationship between fish consumption and incidence of stroke in a combined total of 383,838 participants, found that eating fish at least three times per week was associated with a slightly . . . → Read More: Can Eating Fish Reduce Your Risk of Stroke?

Aging Well: Unlearning and Avoiding Ergonomic Injuries

By Senior Editor, on September 27th, 2011

Poor body use may interfere with the way the body functions in circulation, mobility and respiration. Some have found the Alexander Technique helpful in overcoming aches and pains. To those looking for a medical alternative, finding a good, reputable . . . → Read More: Aging Well: Unlearning and Avoiding Ergonomic Injuries

September 29 is World Heart Day -- One World, One Home, One Heart

By Editor, on September 26th, 2011

September 29, 2011 marks the 11 year anniversary of celebrating World Heart Day, an international campaign created in 2000 by the World Heart Federation, a non-governmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, to increase public awareness about the threat of . . . → Read More: September 29 is World Heart Day — One World, One Home, One Heart

Quit Smoking: It May Improve Your Memory, Study Finds

By Editor, on September 23rd, 2011

A new study by researchers at Northumbria University in the UK, has found that smokers have seriously impaired prospective memory skills (the ability to remember to do tasks in the future), but those who quit smoking have significantly better . . . → Read More: Quit Smoking: It May Improve Your Memory, Study Finds

HHS Text4Health Task Force Recommends Health Text Messaging Initiatives

By Editor, on September 20th, 2011

On Monday, September 19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new recommendations of its Text4Health Task Force as well as other initiatives to support health text messaging and encourage development of mobile health (mHealth) programs. . . . → Read More: HHS Text4Health Task Force Recommends Health Text Messaging Initiatives

90-Year-Old Tap Dancer

By Senior Editor, on September 18th, 2011

90-Year-Old tap dancer, Bonnie Buchner performs on the CBS show “Live to Dance.” . . . → Read More: 90-Year-Old Tap Dancer

Food as Preventive Medicine

By Senior Editor, on September 17th, 2011

A Johns Hopkins expert explains how eating the right foods can keep you healthy. Watch nutritionist Lynda . . . → Read More: Food as Preventive Medicine

Harvard Proposes Its Own Healthy Eating Plate Instead of USDA's MyPlate

By Editor, on September 15th, 2011

On Wednesday, September 14, Harvard Health Publications revealed a new Healthy Eating Plate icon developed by nutrition experts at Harvard School of Public Health with Harvard Health Publications, which the Harvard scientists say is intended to provide a simple . . . → Read More: Harvard Proposes Its Own Healthy Eating Plate Instead of USDA’s MyPlate

HHS & Public-Private Partners Aim to Prevent 1 Million Heart Attacks & Strokes in 5 Years

By Editor, on September 14th, 2011

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) yesterday announced a new “Million Hearts” campaign being launched by a public-private partnership of several government and private sector organizations, with the aim of preventing 1 million heart attacks and . . . → Read More: HHS & Public-Private Partners Aim to Prevent 1 Million Heart Attacks & Strokes in 5 Years

No Drug as Good as Walking

By Senior Editor, on September 12th, 2011

Four lifestyle choices (tobacco, unmanaged stress, physical inactivity, and poor food choices) account for why Americans spent last year over 16% of GDP (all goods and services we produce) on healthcare. Americans have twice the rate of all chronic . . . → Read More: No Drug as Good as Walking

New Study Finds a Commercial Weight Loss Program More Effective Than Standard Care Programs

By Senior Editor, on September 8th, 2011

A new study published by The Lancet medical journal shows adults under a Weight Watchers program lost around twice as much weight as people receiving standard care. The study, led by Dr Susan Jebb, UK Medical Research Council (MRC) . . . → Read More: New Study Finds a Commercial Weight Loss Program More Effective Than Standard Care Programs

5 Healthy Lifestyle Factors Incrementally Reduce Risk of Diabetes, Study Finds

By Editor, on September 7th, 2011

A new study has found that each of five healthy lifestyle factors incrementally lowered one’s risk of getting diabetes by an additional 31% to 39% in a large 11-year study of approximately 207,000 men and women aged 50 to . . . → Read More: 5 Healthy Lifestyle Factors Incrementally Reduce Risk of Diabetes, Study Finds

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