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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

City Emergency Rooms Closing - Linked to Profit Motive - While ER Use Increases

By Editor, on May 18th, 2011

A significant new study reported in the May 18, 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, has found that a net 27% of Hospital Emergency Rooms in U.S. cities closed between 1990 and 2009, and those . . . → Read More: City Emergency Rooms Closing – Linked to Profit Motive – While ER Use Increases

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

Editors Seek Caregivers' Stories for New Chicken Soup for Caregivers Book

By Editor, on May 17th, 2011

The publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books announced that its Editors are seeking submissions of original family caregiver stories for possible inclusion in a new book to be produced, under the title: Chicken Soup . . . → Read More: Editors Seek Caregivers’ Stories for New Chicken Soup for Caregivers Book

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

Affordable Care Act Will Save $120 Billion for Medicare over 5 Years

By Editor, on May 14th, 2011

CMS.gov. It outlines savings resulting from improvements to the Medicare program, including implementation of several provisions in the Affordable Care Act, cracking down on fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare system; reforming payment systems to reward high quality . . . → Read More: Affordable Care Act Will Save $120 Billion for Medicare over 5 Years

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

To Love What Is: A Marriage Transformed

By Senior Editor, on May 11th, 2011

To Love What Is: A Marriage Transformed, by Alix Kates Shulman, is a beautiful, poignant love story spanning several decades. This memoir will touch your heart, and will touch home for you if you are or have been . . . → Read More: To Love What Is: A Marriage Transformed

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

Lawsuits Challenging Health Care Law to Be Argued on Appeal May 10

By Editor, on May 9th, 2011

Conservative blogs have pointed out that the Solicitor General usually argues cases only before the U.S. Supreme Court. E. Duncan Getchell Jr., Virginia’s solicitor general, will argue before the Fourth Circuit for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Dean . . . → Read More: Lawsuits Challenging Health Care Law to Be Argued on Appeal May 10

Laughter Found to Create Health Benefits Similar to Those of Exercise

By Senior Editor, on May 8th, 2011

Several scientific studies have found that laughter and a sense of humor produce many health benefits, some similar to those derived from exercise. Studies by Loma Linda University Schools of Allied Health and Medicine According to studies conducted by . . . → Read More: Laughter Found to Create Health Benefits Similar to Those of Exercise

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

Mother's Day Health Message: May 9 National Women's Checkup Day

By Editor, on May 6th, 2011

As part of National Women’s Health Week which begins on Mothers Day, May 9 has been declared the ninth annual National Women’s Checkup Day. “The day is dedicated to encouraging women to visit health care professionals to receive . . . → Read More: Mother’s Day Health Message: May 9 National Women’s Checkup Day

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

May is Older Americans Month

By Editor, on May 2nd, 2011

Following an annual custom started by President John F. Kennedy in 1963, President Obama and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) have again proclaimed May as “Older Americans Month.” Older Americans Month is an occasion to . . . → Read More: May is Older Americans Month

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

100-Year-Old Doctor Still Seeing Patients

By Senior Editor, on April 28th, 2011

100-year-old gynecologist Dr. Walter Watson, the oldest practicing physician in the country, serves a chairman of his department at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia where he still sees a few patients every day. He has delivered somewhere between 15,000 . . . → Read More: 100-Year-Old Doctor Still Seeing Patients

Nebraska Matriarch Retires At 102 Years Old!

By Senior Editor, on April 27th, 2011

Sally Gordon, Nebraska Matriarch was featured on MSNBC’s TodayShow when she was just 101. She retires next week at 102! Watch » See More Stories of Inspiring Seniors on . . . → Read More: Nebraska Matriarch Retires Next Week At 102 Years Old!

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

Yale Study Links 'Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders' to Poor Surgical Outcomes & Higher Risk of Death

By Editor, on April 18th, 2011

A new study by Yale researchers published today in the Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA journals of the American Medical Association, found that Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders were associated with poor surgical outcomes and a higher risk of death . . . → Read More: Yale Study Links ‘Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders’ to Poor Surgical Outcomes & Higher Risk of Death

100-Year-Old Table Tennis Star

By Senior Editor, on April 17th, 2011

Australian centenarian Dorothy de Low, at the 15th World Veterans Table Tennis Championships 2010 in China, wows the crowd. Watch from . . . → Read More: 100-Year-Old Table Tennis Star

Alarming Trend: Medical Errors Have Increased in the U.S.

By Editor, on April 16th, 2011

A new editorial in The Lancet medical journal cites staggering statistics that medical errors now occur in as many one-third of all U.S. hospitalizations. The editors present other attention-getting statistics from several scientific studies establishing that medical errors remain . . . → Read More: Alarming Trend: Medical Errors Have Increased in the U.S.

Study Finds Eating Apples Every Day Promotes Heart Health & Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women

By Editor, on April 15th, 2011

A new study has found that daily apple consumption promotes cardiovascular health, and was even associated with weight loss, in postmenopausal women. The study, entitled, “Daily apple consumption promotes cardiovascular health in postmenopausal women,” was conducted by researchers in . . . → Read More: Study Finds Eating Apples Every Day Promotes Heart Health & Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women

Some Basic Tips On Cooking For The Elderly

By Senior Editor, on April 14th, 2011

Meals high in fluid content avoid dehydration when cooking for the elderly. Watch Christine Marquette, a registered and licensed dietitian with the Austin Regional Clinic in Austin, . . . → Read More: Some Basic Tips On Cooking For The Elderly

New Patient Safety Program Launched under Affordable Care Act

By Editor, on April 13th, 2011

The “Partnership For Patients” program was officially launched today under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This $1 Billion program, announced by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), aims to improve patient outcomes by reducing . . . → Read More: New Patient Safety Program Launched under Affordable Care Act

Study Finds Common Alzheimer's Drug Not Effective To Treat Early to Moderate Alzheimer's

By Editor, on April 12th, 2011

Attention caregivers for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease: A new study published in the Archives of Neurology found that memantine, a drug commonly prescribed (under the brand name Namenda) for Alzheimer’s patients, was not effective to treat . . . → Read More: Study Finds Common Alzheimer’s Drug Not Effective To Treat Early to Moderate Alzheimer’s

94 Year-Old Mayor Completes Almost 50 Years Of Public Service!

By Senior Editor, on April 11th, 2011

Olive Stephens will not be seeking a 20th term as mayor of Shady Shores, Texas! After 48 years of public service, Ms Stephens is pleased to leave her town debt-free with money in the bank. She said this might . . . → Read More: 94 Year-Old Mayor Completes Almost 50 Years Of Public Service!

The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies

By Senior Editor, on April 10th, 2011

The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies: What to Do For The Most Common Health Problems provides do-it-yourself home remedies for common ailments. Many have recommended this practical book. These home remedies recommended by the Mayo Clinic for some . . . → Read More: The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies

New FDA Advisory: Beware Fraudulent Weight-Loss 'Dietary Supplements' -- They Can Kill You!

By Editor, on April 9th, 2011

The FDA has recently posted a new consumer advisory, warning that federal regulators have found dozens of products being touted as dietary supplements that actually contain hidden prescription drugs or compounds which have not been adequately studied in humans . . . → Read More: New FDA Advisory: Beware Fraudulent Weight-Loss ‘Dietary Supplements’ — They Can Kill You!

The Long Hello - The Other Side of Alzheimer's

By Editor, on April 7th, 2011

The Long Hello – The Other Side of Alzheimer’s, by Cathie Borrie, is a sensitive and poetic memoir by a loving daughter told in the setting of her passage with her Mother through the journey of her Mother’s Alzheimer’s. . . . → Read More: The Long Hello – The Other Side of Alzheimer’s

A Free Online Application to Manage Health

By Senior Editor, on April 6th, 2011

Here’s a free online health application that assists families in managing their health. The Mayo Clinic has teamed up with Microsoft to give you tools to control your family’s health care with personalized reminders and guidance. . . . → Read More: A Free Online Application to Manage Health

5 Tips On Dealing With Violent Alzheimer's Behavior

By Senior Editor, on April 4th, 2011

“Alzheimer’s patients are often vulnerable and fragile, but in rare cases, they can become the aggressor. About 5% to 10% of Alzheimer’s patients exhibit violent behavior. It’s unclear why the outbursts occur in certain patients,” according to a recent . . . → Read More: 5 Tips On Dealing With Violent Alzheimer’s Behavior

New Study Finds U.S. Adults Significantly More Obese than Canadians

By Editor, on April 2nd, 2011

A new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has found that the prevalence of obesity among adults in the United States is significantly higher than among adults in Canada. In addition, over a . . . → Read More: New Study Finds U.S. Adults Significantly More Obese than Canadians

What Would Help You Most as a Caregiver?

By Editor, on April 1st, 2011

Please take a minute to answer a few questions (anonymously) that will help us learn and let others know what most concerns family caregiver and what would most help family caregivers. Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the . . . → Read More: What Would Help You Most as a Caregiver?

A 240-Calorie Heart-Healthy Recipe

By Senior Editor, on March 31st, 2011

Watch Julia Zumpano, Clinical Dietician, Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation, from the Cleveland Clinic, along with Donna Setta, Executive Chef of AVI Foods, prepare a Salmon recipe»

New Study Finds Exercising to Music Improves Balance & Reduces Risk of Falls in Seniors

By Editor, on March 30th, 2011

A new study by Swiss researchers has found that seniors over age 65 who participated in a six-month music-based multi-task exercise program improved their gait, improved their balance, and experienced less falls and less risk of falling than a . . . → Read More: New Study Finds Exercising to Music Improves Balance & Reduces Risk of Falls in Seniors

New Virtual Assisted Living Model: Technology + Paid Staff and Volunteers Enable Seniors to Remain in Their Own Homes

By Editor, on March 29th, 2011

Allen “Chip” Teel, MD, a family physician in Maine, is pioneering a new model for virtual assisted living at home. Use of technology plus a combination of paid staff and volunteers to check on seniors living in their own . . . → Read More: New Virtual Assisted Living Model: Technology + Paid Staff and Volunteers Enable Seniors to Remain in Their Own Homes

A Healthy Diet That Doesn't Count Calories

By Senior Editor, on March 28th, 2011

The Mayo Clinic Diet is a lifestyle that helps you maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime. It’s a sensible, habit–based approach to food that involves breaking unhealthy habits and adopting healthy new ones. Watch Dr. Donald Hensrud, The . . . → Read More: A Healthy Diet That Doesn’t Count Calories

Are You At Risk for Type 2 (Adult-Onset) Diabetes?

By Editor, on March 27th, 2011

If you have a family history of diabetes, are obese, are over age 45 and get little or no exercise, or belong to certain racial or ethnic groups you may be at risk. Take a simple quiz provided by . . . → Read More: Are You At Risk for Type 2 (Adult-Onset) Diabetes?

Are You Prepared for a Radiation Emergency, if One Happened Near You?

By Editor, on March 26th, 2011

With the serious radiation emergency that has occurred after Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, many are asking, “Could it happen here?” and “How do you prepare to deal with radioactive contamination and radiation exposure?” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control . . . → Read More: Are You Prepared for a Radiation Emergency, if One Happened Near You?

Physical Activity: A Key Health Indicator

By Editor, on March 25th, 2011

Meeting the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans was high on the list among 12 health indicators identified in a report published this month by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, as part of the US Government’s . . . → Read More: Physical Activity: A Key Health Indicator

Insufficient Sleep Declared a Public Health Epidemic

By Editor, on March 24th, 2011

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has released the results of two new studies and added a feature page to its website, declaring, “Insufficient Sleep is a Public Health Epidemic.” An estimated 50-70 million US adults . . . → Read More: Insufficient Sleep Declared a Public Health Epidemic

How To Prevent Osteoporosis

By Senior Editor, on March 23rd, 2011

Some practical tips for good bone health including advice on traditional calcium sources, weight-bearing activity, plant-based foods, and an overall healthy diet. Watch Cleveland Clinic’s Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS,RD,LD, Wellness Manager for the Lifestyle 180 . . . → Read More: How To Prevent Osteoporosis

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Vitamins

By Senior Editor, on March 22nd, 2011

Do vitamins and supplements lower your risk of cardiovascular disease? Some frequently asked questions answered by Leslie Cho, M.D. Director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Center of the Cleveland Clinic. Watch»

How To Protect Your Brainpower Through Lifestyle Changes

By Senior Editor, on March 20th, 2011

European researchers have found cardiovascular health is related to mental wellness–that cardiovascular disease or the narrowing of blood vessels to the brain causes vascular dementia. Fortunately, it may not be too late to make some lifestyle changes! Read “6 . . . → Read More: How To Protect Your Brainpower Through Lifestyle Changes

Survey Finds 9 of 10 Health Care Leaders Support Affordable Care Act; 7 of 10 Favor Implementing the Law with Little or No Change

By Editor, on March 19th, 2011

A recent survey of leaders in health care and health care policy found that 9 of 10 Health Care Leaders agree that the general direction set by the Affordable Care Act is appropriate, and 7 out of 10 favor . . . → Read More: Survey Finds 9 of 10 Health Care Leaders Support Affordable Care Act; 7 of 10 Favor Implementing the Law with Little or No Change

The Best Anti-Aging Treatment

By Senior Editor, on March 18th, 2011

How to turn back the time on the inside as well as the outside How to lower your blood pressure How to keep limber, have good bones, and eliminate stress How to keep your mind sharp Watch Dr. . . . → Read More: The Best Anti-Aging Treatment

Nearly 15 Million Americans Are Now Caring for Someone With Alzheimer's Disease - A Number Rapidly Growing

By Editor, on March 17th, 2011

Nearly 15 million Americans are now caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia, an increase of 37 percent over the number at this time last year, according to a significant new report released . . . → Read More: Nearly 15 Million Americans Are Now Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease – A Number Rapidly Growing

Check Out Your Estimated 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack - New Quiz/ Assessment Tool Posted by NIH

By Editor, on March 16th, 2011

Take this Quiz — a new assessment tool to estimate your 10-year risk of having a heart attack, posted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on its Health Information website. Called the ” Risk Assessment Tool for Estimating . . . → Read More: Check Out Your Estimated 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack – New Quiz/ Assessment Tool Posted by NIH

Age Is Just A Number!

By Senior Editor, on March 15th, 2011

81 year old Salsa dancer. Watch it past the 2 minute mark for quite a surprise » Click to Watch this Video on . . . → Read More: Age Is Just A Number!

New Study: Eating Fish & Omega-3 May Reduce Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Women

By Editor, on March 14th, 2011

A new study conducted by scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Divisions of Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, found that regular consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish is associated . . . → Read More: New Study: Eating Fish & Omega-3 May Reduce Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Women

Swedish Study Suggests Drinking Coffee Associated with Lower Stroke Risk

By Editor, on March 13th, 2011

A new study analyzing data collected from 34,670 Swedish women, aged 49 to 83, found that those who reported drinking from 1 to 5 cups of coffee daily had a 22 to 25 percent lower risk of stroke than . . . → Read More: Swedish Study Suggests Drinking Coffee Associated with Lower Stroke Risk

Ways To Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

By Senior Editor, on March 12th, 2011

Did you know walking 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, combined with a moderate weight loss, can lower one’s risk of Type 2 Diabetes by 58%? Watch Dr.Raul Seballos from the Cleveland . . . → Read More: Ways To Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Benefits Of Physically Fit Older Adults

By Senior Editor, on March 11th, 2011

Studies shows physical activity reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and delays the onset of Alzheimer’s. Watch VOA’s Carol Pearson report»

Doctors Try New Direct-Pay Models for Primary Care; Leaving Health Insurers Out

By Editor, on March 10th, 2011

Much has been written about how our current insurance model encourages doctors to perform procedures and tests rather than for time spent with patients. The role of the insurance companies, intervening between doctors and their patients, displeases both doctors . . . → Read More: Doctors Try New Direct-Pay Models for Primary Care; Leaving Health Insurers Out

Send Your Elderly Loved One A Tech Support Care Package

By Senior Editor, on March 8th, 2011

Here are fifty 2-minute simple and easy step-by-step instructional videos from Google for your tech-stymied senior loved one. Some subjects covered: copy & paste adjust the time on your clock change your desktop background (Mac) change your wallpaper (PC) . . . → Read More: Send Your Elderly Loved One A Tech Support Care Package

Health Risk Alert: Unilever Recalls Skippy® Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread; Possible Salmonella Contamination

By Editor, on March 7th, 2011

In a Press Release posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 4, 2011, Unilever announced a Recall of Skippy® Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread due to health risks associated with possible Salmonella Contamination. . . . → Read More: Health Risk Alert: Unilever Recalls Skippy® Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread; Possible Salmonella Contamination

News Bulletin: Hazelnuts Recalled; Linked to E.coli Cases in Three States

By Editor, on March 6th, 2011

According to a March 5, 2011 press release by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, E. coli O157:H7 cases have been linked to hazelnuts. DeFranco & Sons of Los Angeles, California is voluntarily recalling bulk and consumer-packaged in-shell hazelnuts . . . → Read More: News Bulletin: Hazelnuts Recalled; Linked to E.coli Cases in Three States

Exceptional Memory is Made, Not Born. Studies Suggest Cognitive Expertise In Later Adulthood

By Senior Editor, on March 5th, 2011

In 2001, John Basinger completely memorized John Milton’s 10,565-line poem Paradise Lost after eight years. In 2001 and 2008 he recited the entire classic in three eight-hour days. Watch this 76 year old recite No Tuna For The Moth . . . → Read More: Exceptional Memory is Made, Not Born. Studies Suggest Cognitive Expertise In Later Adulthood

Florida Federal Judge Stays His Previous Decision Against Health Care Reform Law

By Editor, on March 4th, 2011

U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson, the federal judge in Pensacola, Florida who previously ruled the Health Care Reform Law unconstitutional in its entirety, entered an Order on March 3, staying his own decision, pending appeal. This essentially suspends enforcement . . . → Read More: Florida Federal Judge Stays His Previous Decision Against Health Care Reform Law

A Simple Healthy Recipe By The Mayo Clinic's Chef

By Senior Editor, on March 3rd, 2011

A recipe for Honey Crusted Chicken, which is low in fat and uses some common ingredients. It’s simple, and can be prepared for the oven in just two to three minutes. Watch Richard Johnson, Mayo Clinic’s Chef»

March is National Nutrition Month

By Editor, on March 2nd, 2011

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? This is the month to focus on learning and implementing good nutrition and healthy eating habits for life, as a most important step toward prevention of disease and living a . . . → Read More: March is National Nutrition Month

Coordinating Care for Caregivers

By Senior Editor, on March 1st, 2011

Watch Dr. Ronan Factora from the Cleveland Clinic Discovery Health video»

New Study Finds Heavy Smoking in Midlife Increases Risks of Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia Later in Life by More than 100 Percent

By Editor, on February 28th, 2011

A new study published in the February 28, 2011 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine has found that heavy smoking in midlife may increase the risks of getting Alzheimer Disease or Vascular Dementia later in life by more . . . → Read More: New Study Finds Heavy Smoking in Midlife Increases Risks of Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia Later in Life by More than 100 Percent

Diseases and Conditions – MayoClinic.com

By Editor, on February 28th, 2011

Link to Mayo Clinic’s Information on Medical Conditions and Diseases - A to Z. This is a good place to start in your research of the various medical conditions with which your senior loved one may be challenged. Get . . . → Read More: Diseases and Conditions – MayoClinic.com

How to Give Continuous Chest Compression CPR

By Senior Editor, on February 27th, 2011

A Mayo Clinic presentation of how to give CPR to to those who have suffered a heart attack. This is a new method of CPR called Continuous Chest Compression CPR, which does not involve breathing into the mouth of . . . → Read More: How to Give Continuous Chest Compression CPR

True Secrets to Heart-Healthy Eating

By Senior Editor, on February 26th, 2011

Julia Zumpano, R.D. from the Cleveland Clinic discusses fad diets and the best way to protect one’s heart without counting calories. Watch»

Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans (PCIPs) Available under Health Reform Law to Help Those With Pre-existing Conditions

By Editor, on February 25th, 2011

While lawsuits and Republicans in Congress are seeking to overturn The Affordable Care Act of 2010, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is continuing to institute many of the law’s provisions in an effort to provide low-cost . . . → Read More: Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans (PCIPs) Available under Health Reform Law to Help Those With Pre-existing Conditions

New Study Finds Alzheimer’s Disease Misdiagnosed in 50% of Cases

By Editor, on February 24th, 2011

A new study to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 63rd Annual Meeting April 9 to April 16, 2011, found that Alzheimer’s Disease was misdiagnosed in 50% of cases, according to a press release issued by the . . . → Read More: New Study Finds Alzheimer’s Disease Misdiagnosed in 50% of Cases

Errors in Medical Research – Which “Findings” Should You Trust?

By Senior Editor, on February 23rd, 2011

Does garlic lower bad cholestrol? Does hormone replacement reduce the risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women? Does eating a big breakfast cut your total daily calories? Do statins help people with no history of heart disease? Is it . . . → Read More: Errors in Medical Research – Which “Findings” Should You Trust?

D.C. Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Health Care Law -- Courts now 3-2 in Favor of Law

By Editor, on February 22nd, 2011

February 22, 2011. Senior U.S. District Court Judge Gladys Kessler in Washington D.C. today upheld the constitutionality of the Obama Administration’s Health Care Reform law and dismissed a lawsuit brought by individual plaintiffs who challenged the law’s constitutionality based . . . → Read More: D.C. Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Health Care Law — Courts now 3-2 in Favor of Law

95 Year Old Sprinter Breaks World Record For His Age Group

By Senior Editor, on February 21st, 2011

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Oral & Dental Hygiene for Good Health

By Page Editor, on February 21st, 2011

Medical experts and Health authorities recognize that proper oral and dental hygiene, including regular cleaning of your teeth, and proper brushing and flossing of your teeth at least two times per day are important steps to prevent other physical . . . → Read More: Oral & Dental Hygiene for Good Health

Worst Ever Prescription Drug Shortages Alarming Hospitals & Medical Professionals - Why is This Happening?

By Editor, on February 20th, 2011

Several reports have recently highlighted the fact that hospitals throughout the U.S. are running out of key drugs, including anesthetics needed in surgeries, chemotherapy drugs needed to treat cancer, and common antibiotics required to treat a multitude of diseases. . . . → Read More: Worst Ever Prescription Drug Shortages Alarming Hospitals & Medical Professionals – Why is This Happening?

The Individual Mandate & Health Care Reform

By Senior Editor, on February 19th, 2011

The future survival of the health-care law may rest with Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. For the how and why of health-care reform, a clear account of the bi-partisan history of the individual mandate, and a discussion of where . . . → Read More: The Individual Mandate & Health Care Reform

AMA Favors Some Changes to Health Care Law; 92% of Poll Respondents Oppose Tossing Out Health Care Law, but 50% Do Favor Changes

By Editor, on February 18th, 2011

An online chat on benefits and changes under the Health Care Law conducted by the Los Angeles Times Thursday, February 17 discussed changes to the new Health Care Law advocated by the American Medical Association (AMA), and featured the results . . . → Read More: AMA Favors Some Changes to Health Care Law; 92% of Poll Respondents Oppose Tossing Out Health Care Law, but 50% Do Favor Changes

"How To Care For Aging Parents" Book

By Senior Editor, on February 17th, 2011

Virginia Morris, author of “How to Care for Aging Parents” appeared on Diane Sawyer’s special series, “Families on the Brink: What to do About Mom & Dad,” on ABC World News. Her book is considered by many to be . . . → Read More: “How To Care For Aging Parents” Book

Updated Heart Disease Prevention Guidelines for Women Issued by American Heart Association

By Health Editor, on February 17th, 2011

On February 15, 2011, the American Heart Association (AHA) issued updated Heart Disease Prevention Guidelines specifically for women. The updated guidelines for women focus more on practical medical advice that works in the “real-world” rather than recommendations based only . . . → Read More: Updated Heart Disease Prevention Guidelines for Women Issued by American Heart Association

Study Suggests Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia

By Editor, on February 16th, 2011

A new study conducted by scientists as Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging has found a correlation between hearing loss and development of Alzheimer’s Disease. “This work suggests that there is a strong . . . → Read More: Study Suggests Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia

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