Wellness/ Healthy Living for Seniors & Caregivers

Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)

By Editor, on February 8th, 2011

Use this Calculate Your BMI – Standard BMI . . . → Read More: Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)

Four Things You Can Do to Prevent a Heart Attack

By Senior Editor, on February 8th, 2011

Watch Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, to learn four simple lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your chances of getting a heart attack by 40%. No treatment or other thing you could do will lower your . . . → Read More: Four Things You Can Do to Prevent a Heart Attack

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Issued by USDA and HHS

By Editor, on February 7th, 2011

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans on January 31, 2011. This is the 7th edition of the . . . → Read More: New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Issued by USDA and HHS

Preventing millions of cancers with simple life changes

By Senior Editor, on February 5th, 2011

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) estimates that about a third of all common cancers in the United States, China and Britain could be prevented each year if people ate healthier . . . → Read More: Preventing millions of cancers with simple life changes

A 15-Week Walking Plan (Weeks 1 through 5)

By Senior Editor, on February 3rd, 2011

Make a Walking Plan. See this series of Videos from the Cleveland Clinic, and learn the great health benefits of walking, how to do it properly, and how to keep motivated. Weeks 1 through 5 of the 15 week . . . → Read More: A 15-Week Walking Plan (Weeks 1 through 5)

Healthy Dining Out Tips

By Senior Editor, on February 1st, 2011

Week 6 of the Walking For Life (15 Week Walking Plan) from the Cleveland Clinic. In this Video, Dr. Gordon Blackburn of the Cleveland Clinic gives tips about how to enjoy dining out and stay healthy – part of . . . → Read More: Healthy Dining Out Tips

Which Improves Memory? Aerobic or Toning and Stretching Exercises?

By Senior Editor, on January 31st, 2011

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Illinois, Rice University, and Ohio State University, funded through the National Institute on Aging, recruited a sedentary group of older adults without dementia for a study. One group walked around a . . . → Read More: Which Improves Memory? Aerobic or Toning and Stretching Exercises?

Do Not Overcook Cancer-Fighting Broccoli

By Senior Editor, on January 29th, 2011

Cooking broccoli two to three minutes can be a potent cancer fighting agent. Overcooking can destroy the vital enzymes, required for health benefits according to Elizabeth Jeffery, a professor of nutrition at the University of Illinois. Read more about . . . → Read More: Do Not Overcook Cancer-Fighting Broccoli

Proper Hand Washing May Prevent 80% of All Infections

By Editor, on January 29th, 2011

Watch this Video by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and learn how to wash your hands properly. Scientists estimate that up to 80% of all infections are spread by hand contact, and could be avoided . . . → Read More: Proper Hand Washing May Prevent 80% of All Infections

German Study Finds 30% of Breast Cancer Cases May be Prevented by Avoiding Hormone Therapy and Exercising More

By Editor, on January 20th, 2011

German cancer research scientists have found that approximately 30 percent of postmenopausal breast cancer cases may be preventable if a woman avoids hormone replacement therapy and gets enough exercise. In Germany, 58,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each . . . → Read More: German Study Finds 30% of Breast Cancer Cases May be Prevented by Avoiding Hormone Therapy and Exercising More

One Minute Diet Improvement Video

By Senior Editor, on January 16th, 2011

Watch this one-minute Video for some key diet tips on how to improve your diet from Julia Zumpano, Registered Dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic. Learn what you should increase, decrease, or add to your diet. . . . → Read More: One Minute Diet Improvement Video

Viral Happiness: How To Reach 7 Million People When You’re 90 Something!

By Senior Editor, on January 15th, 2011

Laughter can be contagious. Here’s a couple, Marlow & Frances Cowan, married 62 years, spreading a good kind of happy contagion at the Mayo Clinic. They say that “laughter, love and The Lord” have kept them young. This Video . . . → Read More: Viral Happiness: How To Reach 7 Million People When You’re 90 Something!

Large New Study Strengthens Evidence that Mediterranean Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline

By Editor, on January 14th, 2011

A new study has strengthened existing evidence that the Mediterranean diet — heavy on vegetables, fish and olive oil — may be associated with slower rates of mental decline in the elderly. The study, conducted by researchers at Rush . . . → Read More: Large New Study Strengthens Evidence that Mediterranean Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline

Sitting 4 Hours a Day In Front of a TV or Computer May Double Your Risk of Heart Attack

By Editor, on January 13th, 2011

A new British study, published in the Jan. 18 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, has found that sitting too long watching TV or in front of a computer screen may increase risk for heart . . . → Read More: Sitting 4 Hours a Day In Front of a TV or Computer May Double Your Risk of Heart Attack

Inspiring Senior: Grandma Moses - Productive and Famous beginning in her 70s

By Senior Editor, on January 11th, 2011

Anna Mary Robertson Moses (September 7, 1860 – December 13, 1961), known as “Grandma Moses” began painting in her 70s. As a renowned American folk artist, her paintings were used to publicize American holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and . . . → Read More: Inspiring Senior: Grandma Moses – Productive and Famous beginning in her 70s

Study Finds Walking Speed Predicts Longevity in Seniors

By Editor, on January 5th, 2011

A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association JAMA has found that walking speed in people 65 and older correlates with expected longevity. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, was based on combined . . . → Read More: Study Finds Walking Speed Predicts Longevity in Seniors

Eat Healthy and Live Longer

By Editor, on January 3rd, 2011

Studies have shown a correlation between longevity and a healthy diet. See this new video, Eat Healthy and Live Longer, by HealthDay, featured on MedLine Plus, the website of the U.S. Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human . . . → Read More: Eat Healthy and Live Longer

For Elderly, Mediterranean Diet Adds Up

By Editor, on January 2nd, 2011

Mediterranean Diet Adds Up Listen now to a Real Media or Windows Media audio tape. A study finds elderly people who stick to a Mediterranean diet and exercise can cut their risk of dying in half. »View . . . → Read More: For Elderly, Mediterranean Diet Adds Up

FDA Statements Indicate More Scrutiny & Recalls of Dietary Supplements - Some Have Ingredients with Potentially Lethal Risks

By Editor, on January 2nd, 2011

The FDA this year has issued several statements and recalls regarding dietary supplements discovered to contain undeclared drug ingredients. Studies have shown that some supplements may increase potentially lethal risks to patients and contain varying amounts of active compounds . . . → Read More: FDA Statements Indicate More Scrutiny & Recalls of Dietary Supplements – Some Have Ingredients with Potentially Lethal Risks

How To Reverse The Aging Process

By Senior Editor, on December 23rd, 2010

Carolyn Rosenblatt in her column on Aging Parents written for Forbes.com writes of the importance of exercise and its effects on the aging process. Also, strengthening our bodies is important to deal with the physical and emotional toll of . . . → Read More: How To Reverse The Aging Process

Dimensions of Wellness – Vocational/ Occupational Wellness for Seniors

By Editor, on December 11th, 2010

Good discussion of “Occupational Wellness” for Seniors, from NetWellness.org, Consumer Health Information published by the University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University. As pointed out, one must not underestimate the value of an occupation . . . → Read More: Dimensions of Wellness – Vocational/ Occupational Wellness for Seniors

Wellness: Occupational Wellness

By Editor, on December 11th, 2010

A definition and description of “Occupational Wellness” from the University of California, Riverside: “The ability to achieve a balance between work and leisure time, addressing workplace stress and building relationships with co-workers. It focuses on our search for a . . . → Read More: Wellness: Occupational Wellness

Wellness: Emotional Wellness

By Editor, on December 11th, 2010

A description of what “Emotional Wellness” means, and what is involved in the path to Emotional Wellness, from the University of California, Riverside:

Mayo Clinic Blog on How to Beat Stress

By Editor, on December 11th, 2010

Read tips from the Mayo Clinic on how to handle stress, and preserve your emotional well being:

How Insomnia Can Affect Your Health; And Some Things You Can do About it

By Page Editor, on December 5th, 2010

HealthCentral.com, from Reuters Health – Sleep Disorders News. Information on sleep disorders, how they can affect your health, and some things you can do about them. >>View Info

Study: Second-hand smoke kills 600,000 people a year

By Editor, on November 26th, 2010

One of the most important things you can do to prevent disease and preserve your own health and that of your senior loved one, is to avoid smoking AND avoid second-hand smoke. According to an article in NY Daily . . . → Read More: Study: Second-hand smoke kills 600,000 people a year

Healthy Eating: Tips for a Healthy Diet; Simple strategies for how to “eat smart.”

By Editor, on November 25th, 2010

Jack & Elaine LaLanne Interview at age 95

By Senior Editor, on November 23rd, 2010

Jack LaLanne, known as “the godfather of fitness” was born September 26, 1914. He has published numerous books on fitness and hosted a fitness television show between 1951 and 1985, among many other accomplishments. Watch him in this interview . . . → Read More: Jack & Elaine LaLanne Interview at age 95

AMA urges immediate FDA action to reduce excess salt in food

By Editor, on November 7th, 2010

According to a study for the Council on Science and Public Health, American Medical Association: “Across populations, the level of blood pressure, the incremental rise in blood pressure with age, and the prevalence of hypertension are directly related to . . . → Read More: AMA urges immediate FDA action to reduce excess salt in food

Cholesterol

By Editor, on November 7th, 2010

Cholesterol, Website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contains information on cholesterol, facts and statistics, and prevention of heart disease. Read More…

Facts About Healthy Weight

By Editor, on November 7th, 2010

Facts About Healthy Weight, A 4 page pamphlet by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. View Info: Facts About Healthy Weight

Aim for a Healthy Weight

By Editor, on November 7th, 2010

Aim for a Healthy Weight, A 48 page booklet by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Overweight increases your risks to the following disease: ■ High blood . . . → Read More: Aim for a Healthy Weight

In Brief: Your Guide to Healthy Sleep

By Editor, on November 7th, 2010

In Brief: Your Guide to Healthy Sleep, A four page guide by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. A shorter version of the longer booklet entitled “Your . . . → Read More: In Brief: Your Guide to Healthy Sleep

Green tea may help prevent strokes, study finds

By Editor, on November 7th, 2010

Green tea may help prevent strokes, not cancer, MSNBC, Health/ Diet & Nutrition Five cups a day of green tea greatly reduced heart disease in Japan, a study found.

Let's Dance to Health, by AARP

By Editor, on November 4th, 2010

This article by AARP discusses the benefits of dancing for health in general, and cites research from the New England Journal of Medicine finding that ballroom dancing at least twice per week made people less likely to develop . . . → Read More: Let’s Dance to Health, by AARP

Obesity

By Senior Editor, on October 18th, 2010

From the Broward Health Library “People can become obese by taking in more calories than they burn. Obesity also appears to be influenced by genetics. This video discusses the health risks associated with obesity and what treatment and lifestyle . . . → Read More: Obesity