June 2011 | HelpingYouCare®

U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Affordable Care Act

By Editor, on June 30th, 2011

lower court ruling by U.S. District Judge George C. Steeh in Detroit. Judge Steeh upheld the Constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, finding that the act of choosing not to buy health insurance was a consequential commercial decision that . . . → Read More: U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Affordable Care Act

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

Affordable Care Act Has Saved Medicare Beneficiaries $260 Million on Prescription Drugs in 5 Months

By Editor, on June 28th, 2011

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), reported today that in the first five months of 2011, the Affordable Care Act has saved $260 Million in prescription drug costs for . . . → Read More: Affordable Care Act Has Saved Medicare Beneficiaries $260 Million on Prescription Drugs in 5 Months

Stress Reduction Through Meditation May Help Reduce Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke & Death

By Editor, on June 27th, 2011

Notice: This article about a new study that was to appear in the June 27, 2011 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the journals of the American Medical Association, was published by HelpingYouCare™ at the permitted hour . . . → Read More: Stress Reduction Through Meditation May Help Reduce Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke & Death

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

Shire Launches BRAVE Awards to Recognize Caregivers

By Editor, on June 27th, 2011

HelpingYouCare™ has received the following press release from representatives of Shire Pharmaceuticals, an international biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Ireland, announcing a new BRAVE Awards program being sponsored by Shire to recognize family caregivers: www.ShireBRAVEawards.com between June 15 and August . . . → Read More: Shire Launches BRAVE Awards to Recognize Caregivers

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?

Caring for Parents Costs Americans $3 Trillion in Lost Wages, Pension & Social Security Benefits, as Percent of Family Caregivers Triples

By Editor, on June 22nd, 2011

A significant new study has found that the percent of adult children caring for their aging parents has tripled in the last 15 years, and that providing this care costs the caregivers $3 Trillion in lost wages, pension, and . . . → Read More: Caring for Parents Costs Americans $3 Trillion in Lost Wages, Pension & Social Security Benefits, as Percent of Family Caregivers Triples

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

New Virtual Caregiver Support Group by Telephone - 4 PM to 5:30 PM June 26

By Editor, on June 13th, 2011

The following Press Release was received from the Empowered Caregiver Network: “Houston, TX (PRWEB) June 09, 2011 The Empowered Caregiver Network, a new organization to support family caregivers worldwide, will begin conducting monthly “virtual support groups” on June 26. . . . → Read More: New Virtual Caregiver Support Group by Telephone – 4 PM to 5:30 PM June 26

We will be back June 13

By Editor, on June 4th, 2011

Hi to Everyone! Thank you for visiting the HelpingYouCare™ Website. Our Editors will be on vacation until June 13. We will resume posting then. Again, thank you for your loyalty to HelpingYouCare™, and for your positive comments. We are . . . → Read More: We will be back June 13

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

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U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Affordable Care Act

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

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

Affordable Care Act Has Saved Medicare Beneficiaries $260 Million on Prescription Drugs in 5 Months

Stress Reduction Through Meditation May Help Reduce Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke & Death

MyPlate Icon Replaces Food Pyramid

Shire Launches BRAVE Awards to Recognize Caregivers

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

Can Chlorinated Water Hurt Your Skin Or Hair?

ABS Workout

Which State Provides the Best Health Care?

Caring for Parents Costs Americans $3 Trillion in Lost Wages, Pension & Social Security Benefits, as Percent of Family Caregivers Triples

June is National Prevention and Wellness Month

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

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

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

Active At 103-Years-Old

The Oldest Man In America

World's Oldest Woman

New Virtual Caregiver Support Group by Telephone - 4 PM to 5:30 PM June 26

We will be back June 13

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

Dance Performance At 101-Years-Old