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Help to Quit Smoking

By Editor, on August 21st, 2011

The National Network of Tobacco Cessation Quitlines is a state/federal partnership, sponsored in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which provides tobacco users in every state with access to the tools and resources they need to quit . . . → Read More: Help to Quit Smoking

Is Heart Disease Completely Preventable?

By Senior Editor, on August 20th, 2011

Watch Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr. from the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute on CNN discuss making yourself heart-attack proof by a going on a special diet that deals with the cause of the illness »

New Rules to Simplify Purchase of Health Insurance Proposed under Affordable Care Act

By Editor, on August 19th, 2011

The U.S. Departments of Health & Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury issued proposed new rules under the Affordable Care Act on August 17, 2011 which would simplify the purchase of health insurance for consumers. Under the proposed new . . . → Read More: New Rules to Simplify Purchase of Health Insurance Proposed under Affordable Care Act

2011 Johns Hopkins Arthritis Whitepaper Released

By Editor, on August 18th, 2011

Johns Hopkins has released its 2011 Arthritis Whitepaper, with in-depth consumer information on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various different conditions that fall under the heading of “arthritis.” The paper features several diet, exercise and other wellness strategies, . . . → Read More: 2011 Johns Hopkins Arthritis Whitepaper Released

Therapy Dogs Helping to Heal

By Senior Editor, on August 17th, 2011

Watch Caring Canines Therapy Dogs, Inc., a Non-Profit Therapy Dog organization whose purpose is to share love, joy, and make people feel better»

The Importance of a Second or Even Third Opinion

By Senior Editor, on August 16th, 2011

Reluctant to ask for a second opinion from another Doctor? Watch Dr. Bruce Lytle, Chairman, Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, discuss the importance of a second or even third . . . → Read More: The Importance of a Second or Even Third Opinion

Is Yo-Yo Dieting Bad for You?

By Editor, on August 15th, 2011

A recent study conducted by Dr. Edward List, a scientist at Ohio University, and colleagues found that yo-yo dieting (repeatedly gaining and losing weight) “was indeed healthier than remaining obese.” The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) . . . → Read More: Is Yo-Yo Dieting Bad for You?

Study Finds Medical History Key to Correct Diagnosis

By Editor, on August 12th, 2011

A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American Medical Association, found that patients’ medical history “emerged as the key element in formulating correct diagnosis” of medical conditions. This obviously has important implications . . . → Read More: Study Finds Medical History Key to Correct Diagnosis

Some Foods That Reduce Stress

By Senior Editor, on August 11th, 2011

Vitamin C can help reduce stress and return blood pressure to normal levels, according to a German Study. See what other foods have the same benefits. Watch Carolyn Snyder, registered dietitian at the Cleveland . . . → Read More: Some Foods That Reduce Stress

How To Exercise Your Way to Good Health

By Editor, on August 10th, 2011

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has launched Go4Life — an exercise and physical activity campaign designed to help older adults fit exercise and physical activity into their daily lives, to . . . → Read More: How To Exercise Your Way to Good Health

Medicare Adds New Online Tools to Help Health Care Consumers

By Editor, on August 9th, 2011

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced on Friday that they have launched new online tools for patients and caregivers to “empower consumers to make informed choices about their health care,” as well as other initiatives . . . → Read More: Medicare Adds New Online Tools to Help Health Care Consumers

National Community Health Centers Provide Primary & Preventive Care to 20 Million

By Editor, on August 8th, 2011

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced today that this week, August 7th-13th, is National Community Health Center Week. This is “an opportunity to recognize the vital work of community health centers, which provide high . . . → Read More: National Community Health Centers Provide Primary & Preventive Care to 20 Million

Today 61-Year-Old Diana Nyad Begins Her 103-Mile Swim

By Senior Editor, on August 7th, 2011

It will take Diana Nyad an estimated 60 hours to complete the swim between Cuba and Florida. More medical experts believe even people in their eighties can build significant muscle strength in weeks. “We used to think there was . . . → Read More: Today 61-Year-Old Diana Nyad Begins Her 103-Mile Swim

S&P Downgrade of US Credit Rating Cites Political Brinksmanship, Looming Deficit from Rising Health Care Costs

By Editor, on August 6th, 2011

actual S&P Research Update of August 5, 2011, downgrading the U.S. credit rating, was published by S&P on their website. It is entitled, “United States of America Long-Term Rating Lowered To ‘AA+’ On Political Risks And Rising Debt Burden; . . . → Read More: S&P Downgrade of US Credit Rating Cites Political Brinksmanship, Looming Deficit from Rising Health Care Costs

Can a New Blood Test Detect Alzheimer's?

By Editor, on August 5th, 2011

Scientists in New Jersey now say they have developed a new, simple blood test that can identify the presence of Alzheimer’s with 96% accuracy, and rule out the presence of Alzheimer’s with 92.5% accuracy, in a sample of persons . . . → Read More: Can a New Blood Test Detect Alzheimer’s?

Healthy Aging Tips

By Senior Editor, on August 4th, 2011

See some healthy aging tips from Registered Dietitian Marianne Smith Edge MS, RD,LD, FADA, Senior Vice President, Nutrition & Food Safety, International Food Information Council (IFIC) and IFIC Foundation » Also visit the associated website FoodInsight.org a nutrition and . . . → Read More: Healthy Aging Tips

Table Tennis Therapy

By Senior Editor, on August 2nd, 2011

The Sport and Art Educational Foundation founded the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Table Tennis Program in 2007. Considered to be one of the world’s best brain sports, table tennis is now recommended as a method of warding off Alzheimer’s and . . . → Read More: Table Tennis Therapy

Is Heart Disease Genetic?

By Senior Editor, on July 31st, 2011

Can risk factors of heart disease be modified? The common myths regarding heart disease are dispelled by Dr. Curtis Rimmerman, cardiologist and author of “The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Speaking With Your Cardiologist.” . . . → Read More: Is Heart Disease Genetic?

Maximum Dose of Extra Strength Tylenol Lowered from 8 to 6 Pills Per 24 Hours

By Editor, on July 30th, 2011

Johnson & Johnson’s McNeil Consumer Healthcare subsidiary, the maker of TYLENOL® and Extra Strength TYLENOL® (acetaminophen), announced on July 28, 2011, that it is lowering the maximum daily dose instructions for Extra Strength TYLENOL® from eight pills per 24 . . . → Read More: Maximum Dose of Extra Strength Tylenol Lowered from 8 to 6 Pills Per 24 Hours

Health Care Costs to Increase by 5.8% Per Year, CMS Projects; Baby Boomers Worry About Long-Term Care

By Editor, on July 29th, 2011

A new report, from the Office of the Actuary at the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in Baltimore, and published in the journal HealthAffairs on July 28, 2011, projects that overall U.S. health care costs will grow . . . → Read More: Health Care Costs to Increase by 5.8% Per Year, CMS Projects; Baby Boomers Worry About Long-Term Care

Arthur Winston, Employee Of The Century, Lived To Be 100

By Senior Editor, on July 28th, 2011

According to the United States Department of Labor, Arthur Winston was the most reliable worker ever chronicled. He was awarded the “Employee Of The Century” citation by the President of the U.S. in 1996. He was absent only one . . . → Read More: Arthur Winston, Employee Of The Century, Lived To Be 100

Women Bear Heaviest Burden of Alzheimer's Worldwide, New Survey Shows

By Editor, on July 27th, 2011

A new survey presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2011 (AAIC) in Paris and administered by the Harvard School of Public Health, showed the disproportionate impact that Alzheimer’s Disease has on women in five countries — France, Germany, . . . → Read More: Women Bear Heaviest Burden of Alzheimer’s Worldwide, New Survey Shows

Health Information Website by NIH Provides Updated Consumer Health Information

By Editor, on July 26th, 2011

The Health Information website of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides constantly updated consumer health information. It is located at: Seniors’ Health Men’s Health The MedlinePlus Guide to Healthy Web Surfing How to Evaluate Health Information on . . . → Read More: Health Information Website by NIH Provides Updated Consumer Health Information

Follow-Up Programs Help Prevent Hospital Readmission, But Hospitals Have Financial Incentive Not to Implement Them

By Editor, on July 25th, 2011

Two new studies published today in the Archives of Internal Medicine give hope that readmission to hospitals within 30 days after discharge can be reduced significantly by programs that include coaching of the patient at the time of discharge, . . . → Read More: Follow-Up Programs Help Prevent Hospital Readmission, But Hospitals Have Financial Incentive Not to Implement Them

New Site Featuring Low- and High-Tech Solutions For Home Health Care

By Senior Editor, on July 24th, 2011

Modern Health Talk is a new online community promoting home health care technologies as a way of replacing institutional care (nursing homes & assisted living) with aging in place at home. The community includes: Website (mHealthTalk.com) with general information . . . → Read More: New Site Featuring Low- and High-Tech Solutions For Home Health Care

Optimism Lowers Risk of Stroke, Study Finds

By Editor, on July 23rd, 2011

A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan has found that higher optimism was associated with lower risk of stroke among a study sample of 6,044 adults age 50 and over, who were followed for 2 years. . . . → Read More: Optimism Lowers Risk of Stroke, Study Finds

Half of Alzheimer's Cases Attributable to 7 Risk Factors Preventable by Lifestyle Changes, Study Finds

By Editor, on July 22nd, 2011

A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, has concluded that up to half of Alzheimer’s cases worldwide and in the US may be attributable to seven risk factors that are potentially preventable through simple . . . → Read More: Half of Alzheimer’s Cases Attributable to 7 Risk Factors Preventable by Lifestyle Changes, Study Finds

Updated Information on Prescription Drugs Provided by US Govt Websites

By Editor, on July 21st, 2011

The U.S. Government’s official web portal, USA.gov, indicates that as of July 20, 2011, updated information has been added to several government websites providing information and resources on prescription medications, drug interactions, and coverage of prescription drug costs. Many . . . → Read More: Updated Information on Prescription Drugs Provided by US Govt Websites

Study Finds Inaccurate Calorie Counts on Restaurant Menus

By Editor, on July 20th, 2011

A new study that measured the accuracy of calorie counts stated on restaurant menus from about 40 fast-food and sit-down restaurants in 3 states has found overall accuracy but substantial inaccuracy for some foods. In particular, the researchers found . . . → Read More: Study Finds Inaccurate Calorie Counts on Restaurant Menus

Regular Exercise Slows Mental Decline With Aging, Studies Find; May Make You Cognitively Younger by 5 to 7 Years

By Editor, on July 19th, 2011

Two studies published today in the Archives of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American Medical Association, have found that engaging in regular physical activity is associated with less decline in cognitive function in older adults. In fact, one . . . → Read More: Regular Exercise Slows Mental Decline With Aging, Studies Find; May Make You Cognitively Younger by 5 to 7 Years

Tips on Finding Senior Discounts

By Senior Editor, on July 18th, 2011

While many discounts to seniors begin at 55 years of age, some start as early as 50. Listed below are some sites that may help you save for yourself, your elderly loved one, or both of you. Some things . . . → Read More: Tips on Finding Senior Discounts

HHS Proposes Rules to Allow New Consumer Run Nonprofit CO-OP Health Insurance Plans; $3.8 Billion of Loan Financing Available

By Editor, on July 18th, 2011

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued the following Press Release today: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2011 New Private Nonprofit Health Plans Will Increase . . . → Read More: HHS Proposes Rules to Allow New Consumer Run Nonprofit CO-OP Health Insurance Plans; $3.8 Billion of Loan Financing Available

States Slash Home Health Care & Adult Day Care Services for the Neediest; Likely to Increase Costs

By Editor, on July 17th, 2011

Several reports recently have noted that across the nation, U.S. states are slashing Medicaid dollars for home health care services and adult day care services that help keep the elderly and disabled out of nursing homes. State lawmakers cite . . . → Read More: States Slash Home Health Care & Adult Day Care Services for the Neediest; Likely to Increase Costs

HHS Announced 8 Winners of the 2011 Healthy Living Innovation Awards

By Editor, on July 16th, 2011

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a press release on July 15, 2011, announcing the winners of the 2011 Healthy Living Innovation Awards, an awards program that highlights innovative health promotion projects, focusing on wellness, . . . → Read More: HHS Announced 8 Winners of the 2011 Healthy Living Innovation Awards

Eat Less Salt & More Potassium to Live Longer, New Study Suggests

By Editor, on July 15th, 2011

A new study conducted by researchers at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Emory University School of Public Health, and Harvard School of Public Health, has found that a diet high in salt and low in . . . → Read More: Eat Less Salt & More Potassium to Live Longer, New Study Suggests

Some Healthy Tips For Dining Out

By Senior Editor, on July 14th, 2011

See some tips for dining out from the Cleveland Clinic in week #6 of their 15-week walking plan»

Overall Health May Predict Dementia Risk Better Than Previously Identified Risk Factors

By Editor, on July 13th, 2011

A new study of data on 7,239 Canadian adults aged 65 and older has found that overall health, measured by a combination of health factors not traditionally associated with dementia, such as denture fit, vision, hearing, and 16 others, . . . → Read More: Overall Health May Predict Dementia Risk Better Than Previously Identified Risk Factors

Hurricane Preparedness For Seniors and Caregivers

By Senior Editor, on July 12th, 2011

If you or your senior loved one live in a coastal area, have you taken the advisable steps to prepare in advance for a Hurricane? If an evacuation order were given, have you planned how and where your elderly . . . → Read More: Hurricane Preparedness For Seniors and Caregivers

Diabetes Pandemic Linked to Obesity Epidemic; Study Finds Early Diet Intervention Helps

By Editor, on July 11th, 2011

New statistics show an alarming increase in type 2 diabetes of pandemic proportions worldwide, which is linked to the continuing, dramatic increase in obesity now being widely reported in the U.S. and worldwide. Addressing this worldwide “diabetes pandemic,” a . . . → Read More: Diabetes Pandemic Linked to Obesity Epidemic; Study Finds Early Diet Intervention Helps

Japan's Best-Selling Poet Began Writing At 92

By Senior Editor, on July 10th, 2011

Toyo Shibata is now celebrating her 100th birthday. She said, “I work hard to improve every day.” She has already sold 1.5 million copies of her book “Don’t Lose Heart.” Watch her story on ABC News Video» video platformvideo . . . → Read More: Japan’s Best-Selling Poet Began Writing At 92

Loving Life And Over 90

By Senior Editor, on July 9th, 2011

Watch a segment of a PBS documentary, featuring people 90 plus living extraordinary and passionate lives, by filmmaker Susan Polis . . . → Read More: Loving Life And Over 90

New Report Shows Americans Getting Fatter; Serious Health & Policy Concerns

By Editor, on July 8th, 2011

A new report, F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2011, from the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), shows that 68% of Americans are either overweight or obese, and adult . . . → Read More: New Report Shows Americans Getting Fatter; Serious Health & Policy Concerns

Can a Patient Know Too Much? Are You Annoying Your Doctors?

By Editor, on July 7th, 2011

Recently controversy has swirled around a website, QuantiaMD, which provides a physician-to-physician educational presentation entitled, “Managing the Difficult Patient.” This controversy has raised questions about how patients can make the most constructive and helpful use of the vast quantity . . . → Read More: Can a Patient Know Too Much? Are You Annoying Your Doctors?

9 Common-Sense Tips to Improve Your Memory from Johns Hopkins

By Editor, on July 6th, 2011

In its July 4 issue, Johns Hopkins Health Alerts published a checklist of 9 common-sense tips to help overcome minor memory lapses that come with aging. Johns Hopkins cautions that “age-associated memory impairment can’t be eliminated completely,” but, they . . . → Read More: 9 Common-Sense Tips to Improve Your Memory from Johns Hopkins

Healthy Lifestyle Associated With 92 Percent Lower Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

By Editor, on July 5th, 2011

A new study by Harvard researchers has found that adhering to a healthy lifestyle, including not smoking, exercising regularly, having a low body weight and eating a healthy diet, lowered by 92 percent the risk of sudden cardiac . . . → Read More: Healthy Lifestyle Associated With 92 Percent Lower Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

How To Stay Healthy On A Cruise

By Senior Editor, on July 4th, 2011

Concerned about seasickness or cruise ship outbreaks of norovirus? Watch these videos for some helpful tips for a safe and healthy cruise vacation from the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease (NCEZID)» CDC Video Player. Flash Player . . . → Read More: How To Stay Healthy On A Cruise

Automated Motivational Text Messages Help Stop Smoking

By Editor, on July 3rd, 2011

A new UK study has found that smokers who participated in an smoking cessation program called “text2stop” which was delivered by automated mobile phone text messages achieved continuous abstinence at 6 months at twice the rate of a control . . . → Read More: Automated Motivational Text Messages Help Stop Smoking

Some Fouth of July Barbecue Tips For Avoiding Bacteria

By Senior Editor, on July 1st, 2011

How long can hot or cold food be left out on the kitchen counter, or outside in hot weather? See the Food and Drug Administration guidelines and tips here» What is the minimum safe cooking temperature for beef? What . . . → Read More: Some Fouth of July Barbecue Tips For Avoiding Bacteria

Motivational Talk Therapy After Stoke May Increase Chances of Survival & Reduce Depression

By Editor, on June 30th, 2011

A new study has found that stroke patients who, in addition to receiving standard stroke care, met with therapists to discuss recovery, life expectations, and potential obstacles, within one month after stroke experienced a 50% lower death rate, and . . . → Read More: Motivational Talk Therapy After Stoke May Increase Chances of Survival & Reduce Depression

Telemedicine Allows Parkinson's Patients to Visit Their Doctors by Video Conference

By Editor, on June 29th, 2011

A new telemedicine program at the University of Rochester Movement Disorders Clinic in Rochester, New York, supported in part by funding from the National Parkinson Foundation, is allowing patients with Parkinson’s Disease to see their doctors remotely via video-conference. . . . → Read More: Telemedicine Allows Parkinson’s Patients to Visit Their Doctors by Video Conference

Calcium + Vitamin D Reduced Melanoma Risk by 57% in Women with History of Other Skin Cancer

By Editor, on June 28th, 2011

A new study led by scientists at Stanford has found that a daily supplement of 1,000 mg of calcium plus 400 IU of vitamin D3 lowered the risk of getting melanoma by 57% in women with a history of . . . → Read More: Calcium + Vitamin D Reduced Melanoma Risk by 57% in Women with History of Other Skin Cancer

MyPlate Icon Replaces Food Pyramid

By Editor, on June 27th, 2011

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the traditional Food Pyramid will be replaced with an icon in the shape of a plate, to help Americans understand and achieve a balanced diet. Information about the new icon, . . . → Read More: MyPlate Icon Replaces Food Pyramid

Which Foods Are Linked to Highest Weight Gain Every 4 Years?

By Editor, on June 26th, 2011

Based on three long-term studies conducted on 120,877 adult men and women who were followed for periods of 12 to 20 years, scientists at Harvard have isolated a list of foods and other lifestyle factors most and least associated . . . → Read More: Which Foods Are Linked to Highest Weight Gain Every 4 Years?

Can Chlorinated Water Hurt Your Skin Or Hair?

By Senior Editor, on June 25th, 2011

Swimming is one of the best exercises for people over 50…but can the chlorine hurt your skin or hair? For the answer and some tips watch Dr. Wilma Bergfeld’s video from Discovery Health in partnership with the Cleveland . . . → Read More: Can Chlorinated Water Hurt Your Skin Or Hair?

ABS Workout

By Contributing Author, on June 24th, 2011

Contributed by Cheryl Alker, physical fitness specialist and personal trainer EDITOR’S NOTE: Looking for a good ABS workout? Want to learn and understand what abdominal muscles are really involved, what makes for a good workout, and why? And, be . . . → Read More: ABS Workout

Which State Provides the Best Health Care?

By Editor, on June 23rd, 2011

A study by the Commonwealth Fund ranked the 50 U.S. States as to the quality of their health care in 2009. [See Image At Left] Recently, U.S. States have signaled increasingly divergent approaches to health care, moving in opposite . . . → Read More: Which State Provides the Best Health Care?

June is National Prevention and Wellness Month

By Editor, on June 21st, 2011

This June has been declared the first ever National Prevention and Wellness Month. As explained in a release issued Monday, June 20 by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), this is part of an initiative, sparked . . . → Read More: June is National Prevention and Wellness Month

TV Viewing Linked to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease & Death

By Editor, on June 19th, 2011

A new study has found a correlation between every two additional hours of television viewing per day and an increase in risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and death. The study, by researchers from Harvard School of Public . . . → Read More: TV Viewing Linked to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease & Death

High-Tech Increasingly Used to Allow Seniors to Age in Place

By Editor, on June 18th, 2011

Several pilot programs are being conducted by the Oregon Center for Aging & Technology to test motion sensors, skype-like video monitors, robots and other high-tech equipment, as a means of constantly monitoring the well-being of seniors in their own . . . → Read More: High-Tech Increasingly Used to Allow Seniors to Age in Place

Screening for Melanoma Found Most Effective in Patients 50 Years or Older

By Editor, on June 18th, 2011

June, 2011 issue of the Archives of Dermatology, a Journal of the American Medical Association, concluded: “Screening and surveillance efforts should focus on patients 50 years or older and those with a personal history of skin cancer or a . . . → Read More: Screening for Melanoma Found Most Effective in Patients 50 Years or Older

National Prevention Strategy Released June 16 Under Affordable Care Act

By Editor, on June 17th, 2011

On June 16, 2011, the Surgeon General of the U.S. along with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and members of the National Prevention Council, announced the release of the National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy, . . . → Read More: National Prevention Strategy Released June 16 Under Affordable Care Act

Active At 103-Years-Old

By Senior Editor, on June 16th, 2011

A daily bike ride with Octavio Orduno at 103. Watch » See More Stories of Inspiring Seniors on . . . → Read More: Active At 103-Years-Old

The Oldest Man In America

By Senior Editor, on June 15th, 2011

112-Year-old Walter Breuning is currently the oldest man in America. He lives in an assisted living center, but needs little assistance. He is not on any medicine and attributes his good health to watching what he eats and maintaining . . . → Read More: The Oldest Man In America

World's Oldest Woman

By Senior Editor, on June 14th, 2011

YONE MINAGAWA, born in 1893, lived in Japan until her death at 114 years old. When she died, she was believed to be the World’s Oldest Person. She attributed her long life to a healthy diet rich in fish . . . → Read More: World’s Oldest Woman

Secrets From A 101-Year-Old Life Of The Party

By Senior Editor, on June 3rd, 2011

Having a passion and not letting things bother you is a great start according to medical research! Gertrude Matthews plays the piano at a Palm Beach restaurant for two hours a night, twice a week. Watch her on ‘World . . . → Read More: Secrets From A 101-Year-Old Life Of The Party

Dance Performance At 101-Years-Old

By Senior Editor, on June 1st, 2011

The last remaining Ziegfeld Girl passed away at age 106 in 2010. Watch Doris Eaton Travis dancing at . . . → Read More: Dance Performance At 101-Years-Old

A Healthy Body and Mind at 98-Years Old

By Senior Editor, on May 31st, 2011

A 98-year-old Japanese man’s story of how he keeps physically and mentally fit. Watch an excerpt from the PBS documentary “The Art of . . . → Read More: A Healthy Body and Mind at 98-Years Old

94-Year-Old Track Star

By Senior Editor, on May 29th, 2011

Watch a 94-year-old champ run the 100 yard dash»

Midwest Parkinson Disease Conference, June 17, 2011

By Editor, on May 27th, 2011

The National Parkinson’s Foundation is holding the annual Midwest Parkinson Disease Conference in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, June 17, 2011. Registrants can participate in person or by Free live webcast. HelpingYouCare™ has received the following announcement, inviting you . . . → Read More: Midwest Parkinson Disease Conference, June 17, 2011

Vote by May 27 to Select Winner of Video Contest for Older Americans Month

By Editor, on May 26th, 2011

10 Finalists have been announced in the Connecting Generations Video Challenge being sponsored by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) in honor of Older Americans Month, May, 2011. Public voting is open and ends May 27, to select the . . . → Read More: Vote by May 27 to Select Winner of Video Contest for Older Americans Month

A 99-Year-Old Inspiration

By Senior Editor, on May 26th, 2011

Veatrice Henson, a 99-year-old Missouri woman proves you are never too old to help those in need. See Marissa Cleaver’s NBCActionNews report » See More Stories of Inspiring Seniors . . . → Read More: A 99-Year-Old Inspiration

Under Affordable Care Act, Preventive Services Now Free to Medicare Beneficiaries

By Editor, on May 25th, 2011

Under the Affordable Care Act, since January 1, 2011, beneficiaries of Original Medicare no longer have to pay out-of-pocket costs for a “Welcome to Medicare” physical exam, and an annual preventive/ wellness visit with a participating physician is also . . . → Read More: Under Affordable Care Act, Preventive Services Now Free to Medicare Beneficiaries

FDA Tips For Cleaning Fruits and Vegetables

By Senior Editor, on May 24th, 2011

It’s estimated by Federal health officials that nearly 48 million people are sickened by contaminated food each year. Here are seven Food and Drug Administration recommendations for avoiding food contamination: “Wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water . . . → Read More: FDA Tips For Cleaning Fruits and Vegetables

Top 5 Recommendations for Improving Primary Care Issued Today by National Physicians Alliance

By Editor, on May 23rd, 2011

The National Physicians Alliance (NPA), an organization of 22,000 physicians in the U.S., has developed and issued today, three lists of “Top 5″ recommended changes in common clinical practices in primary medicine. They say, based on scientific literature and . . . → Read More: Top 5 Recommendations for Improving Primary Care Issued Today by National Physicians Alliance

New Tool Issued by HHS to Help Reduce Medication Errors

By Editor, on May 22nd, 2011

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), has released a new tool to help consumers reduce medication errors — a revised booklet, with detachable wallet-sized card, entitled: “Your Medicines: Be . . . → Read More: New Tool Issued by HHS to Help Reduce Medication Errors

More Emergency Rooms Adopt Online Reservations Systems: You Can Book An Appointment & Wait at Home

By Editor, on May 21st, 2011

Ten hospitals in South Florida have recently joined a growing national trend by adopting online reservations systems for their Emergency Rooms. These systems allow patients with non-life-threatening conditions to go online, enter their symptoms, and, for a fee, book . . . → Read More: More Emergency Rooms Adopt Online Reservations Systems: You Can Book An Appointment & Wait at Home

Tips for Traveling With Diabetes Issued by NIH and CDC

By Editor, on May 20th, 2011

The National Diabetes Education Program, jointly sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), has issued a checklist of tips to help you travel with diabetes. These may be helpful to . . . → Read More: Tips for Traveling With Diabetes Issued by NIH and CDC

Government Imposes Review on All Premium Rate Hikes of 10% or More by Health Insurers

By Editor, on May 19th, 2011

“Over the last 10 years, the cost of family health insurance has jumped an amazing 131 percent and today coverage is out of reach for millions of people and business owners,” the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services . . . → Read More: Government Imposes Review on All Premium Rate Hikes of 10% or More by Health Insurers

Medicare Launches New Website for Caregivers

By Editor, on May 18th, 2011

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched a new section of the Medicare.gov website focused on helping caregivers. The new site, called Medicare Basics — Eligibility and enrollment; definitions for . . . → Read More: Medicare Launches New Website for Caregivers

May is Healthy Vision Month

By Editor, on May 16th, 2011

The National Eye Institute, part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), has declared May as “Healthy Vision Month.” The purpose of Healthy Vision Month is to “encourage people and organizations around the world to recognize the value . . . → Read More: May is Healthy Vision Month

Prevent Falls by Older Adults

By Editor, on May 15th, 2011

The HHS Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports that fall-related injuries are responsible for about two million visits to hospital emergency departments per year, according to a May 12, 2011 HealthBeat report issued by the U.S. Department of . . . → Read More: Prevent Falls by Older Adults

Health Insurers Report Record Profits, Yet Raise Premiums, While People Postpone Care

By Editor, on May 14th, 2011

Kaiser Health News, which provides a summary of health policy coverage from more than 300 news organizations, is reporting from several sources that health insurance companies have realized record profits for the third year in a row, enhanced even . . . → Read More: Health Insurers Report Record Profits, Yet Raise Premiums, While People Postpone Care

2011 Medicare Trustees Report Shows Affordable Care Act Added 8 Years of Solvency to Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance Trust Fund

By Editor, on May 13th, 2011

The Medicare Trustees issued their Annual Report for 2011 today. It shows that the Medicare (Part A) Hospital Insurance Trust Fund is now projected to remain solvent until 2024, eight years longer than would have been the case without . . . → Read More: 2011 Medicare Trustees Report Shows Affordable Care Act Added 8 Years of Solvency to Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance Trust Fund

A Centenarian Competitive Snow Skier

By Senior Editor, on May 12th, 2011

Lou Batori – at Age 100! – is still a competitive snow skier! He is a member of the “70+ Competitive Snow Skiers Club” in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The club boasts several skiers in their 80s and 90s. But, . . . → Read More: A Centenarian Competitive Snow Skier

Govt Finds Dangerous Antipsychotic Drugs Given 95% "Off Label" in Nursing Homes

By Editor, on May 10th, 2011

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services released an investigation report on May 4, 2011, finding that among elderly Medicare patients in nursing homes, dangerous antipsychotic drugs are being given predominantly . . . → Read More: Govt Finds Dangerous Antipsychotic Drugs Given 95% “Off Label” in Nursing Homes

How To Save On The Cost Of Prescription Drugs

By Senior Editor, on May 7th, 2011

Some tips from Medicare.gov on buying generic drugs and entering a discount prescription program. Click 10 ways to reduce your drug costs» See also the ABC Diane Sawuer News Video report on how to cut the cost of . . . → Read More: How To Save On The Cost Of Prescription Drugs

FDA Issues Tips for Caregivers on Medication Management

By Editor, on May 5th, 2011

On May 4, 2011 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Ten Tips for Caregivers on How to Prevent Accidental Overdose from Over-The-Counter (OTC) liquid medications, at the same time as the Agency released guidelines to OTC drug . . . → Read More: FDA Issues Tips for Caregivers on Medication Management

Obesity and Even Overweight in Mid-Life Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia

By Editor, on May 4th, 2011

A new study conducted on 8,534 twin individuals in Sweden has found that those who were obese in midlife were 288% more likely to develop dementia in later life, and even those who were merely overweight in midlife were . . . → Read More: Obesity and Even Overweight in Mid-Life Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia

Warning Signs of A Heart Attack

By Editor, on April 30th, 2011

Heart Attack/ Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. Knowing the warning signs and symptoms of heart attack, and calling 911 immediately, can save your life or the life of your loved ones. Though . . . → Read More: Warning Signs of A Heart Attack

National Women’s Health Week May 8 – May 14 -- Focus on Older Women's Heart Health

By Editor, on April 29th, 2011

As part of National Women’s Health Week, May 8 – May 14, 2011, a new initiative of the HHS Office of Women’s Health called, “Safety, Health for Older Women (SHOW),” will focus attention on older women’s heart health. . . . → Read More: National Women’s Health Week May 8 – May 14 — Focus on Older Women’s Heart Health

Low Health Literacy Linked to Higher Death Rate Among Heart Patients

By Editor, on April 26th, 2011

A new study conducted by a team of researchers from the Denver Health Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Colorado Institute for Health Research, the University of Colorado Denver, and other institutions, has found that low health literacy among patients with . . . → Read More: Low Health Literacy Linked to Higher Death Rate Among Heart Patients

Weight Loss and Walking Exercise Improve Memory, Studies Find

By Editor, on April 23rd, 2011

Recent studies have found that both weight loss and walking exercise may improve or preserve memory. Weight Loss A new study led by John Gunstad, associate professor in Kent State University’s Department of Psychology, and a team of researchers . . . → Read More: Weight Loss and Walking Exercise Improve Memory, Studies Find

Studies Find Calcium Supplements May Increase Risk of Heart Attack

By Editor, on April 22nd, 2011

New studies, conducted by medical researchers at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, found that post-menopausal women taking calcium supplements (with or without Vitamin D) may be at increased risk of heart attack. . . . → Read More: Studies Find Calcium Supplements May Increase Risk of Heart Attack

Healthy Sounding Labels Are Not Always Low In Sodium!

By Senior Editor, on April 21st, 2011

According to doctors, too much sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney stones, and osteoporosis. Watch Consumer Reports nutritionists find healthier . . . → Read More: Healthy Sounding Labels Are Not Always Low In Sodium!

Beware Hand Sanitizers Making False Claims - FDA Issues Consumer Alert & Warning Letters to Four Sanitizer Companies

By Editor, on April 20th, 2011

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a Consumer Update today, warning consumers not to rely upon any over-the-counter hand sanitizers or similar over-the-counter products making claims that they kill bacteria such as MRSA, E. coli, Salmonella, or . . . → Read More: Beware Hand Sanitizers Making False Claims – FDA Issues Consumer Alert & Warning Letters to Four Sanitizer Companies

New Guidelines for Diagnosis of Alzheimer's

By Editor, on April 19th, 2011

For the first time in 27 years, the clinical criteria and guidelines for diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease have been revised. The new Guidelines recognize that the development of Alzheimer’s begins 10 or more years before clear symptoms of the . . . → Read More: New Guidelines for Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

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