Senior Independent Living
Prevention Will Be Key to Future Health Programs
March 31st, 2010
Filed under category: Alzheimer's, Brain and Mind Health, Health and Wellness
As an important segment of our population reaches retirement age, they are going to be increasingly interested in not just taking pills for what ails them, but taking active steps to prolong their life and enjoy good health at the same time.
The boomers have proved that, if nothing else, they are interested in themselves. And while this has had its shortcomings, it also has a certain advantage sometimes. In the case of aging, the boomers’ exaggerated self-interest will lead to new products, services, and ideas for living a healthy life during their 9th and 10th decades.
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Another Reason to Take a Little Wine
March 30th, 2010
Filed under category: Food Safety, Health and Wellness
Remember … a little wine.
With most of these things, the problem is moderation. But in moderation, it seems, a little wine really does a lot of good.
We have another study that seems to indicate the good of moderate consumption of alcohol, and, as usual, red wine seems to be the best drink for the desired effect.
New Heart Surgery Gave Liz Taylor a “Brand New Ticker.”
March 29th, 2010
Filed under category: Health and Wellness, Medical Research
Liz Taylor recently underwent some surgery to repair a problem with her heart. A few days later, she said it felt like she had “a brand new ticker.”
She had had an experimental surgery that used a clip device and did not require open heart surgery.
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Aspririn’s Effect On Preventing Cancer
March 26th, 2010
Filed under category: Health and Wellness, Medical Research
Medicine Net has provided us with an interesting FAQ about the effects of aspirin as therapy for cancer.
The article answers the questions whether aspiring improves breast cancer survival, whether aspirin can take the place of other cancer treatments, whether aspirin can prevent breast cancer, and whether aspirin can prevent other kinds of cancer.
More Info Needed About Technologies for Senior Independent Living
March 26th, 2010
Filed under category: Health and Wellness, Technology and Computers
Laurie Orlov recently attended an aging conference and was dismayed to find, among hundreds of conference sessions, only a relative handful that dealt with real technology or tech products that are actually useful in helping seniors age in place.
For seniors who are interested in independent living, we are vitally interested in the technological advances that can increase our odds of living our lives at home in health and safety. So Laurie’s call for more information at aging conferences about real live technology products that we can actually use is very dear to our hearts.
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Seniors Need More Exercise
March 25th, 2010
Filed under category: Exercise, Health and Wellness
We know that we need more exercise, of course. But knowing something and doing something about that knowledge are two completely different things.
Jane E. Brody, writing for the New York Times urges seniors to get more exercise. “The older we get, the more we need exercise” seems to be her message.
Next Year Swine Flu Will Be Included In Annual Flu Vaccine
March 25th, 2010
Filed under category: Health and Wellness, Medical Research
For the 2010-2011 flu season, the vaccinations being offered will include a vaccine against the H1N1 “swine” flu.
Though the swine flu did not hit us very hard this year, experts are still concerned about it and about possible flare-ups that might occur in the future. For that reason, the flu vaccine will include coverage for swine flu next year.
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Sitting Makes You Fat
March 24th, 2010
Filed under category: Exercise, Health and Wellness
Well, we all knew that we needed to get more exercise.
Right?
Well it turns out that even if you exercise, spending a lot of time in your chair (or on the sofa) makes you much more likely to be too fat and at risk for the diseases of a sedentary life — heart disease, diabetes, etc.
Differences in Sleep Habits/Problems Between Races
March 23rd, 2010
Filed under category: Health and Wellness, News
Speaking of sleep … it seems that the various ethnic groups in America have different problems with respect to sleep.
One might wonder if there is some genetic difference. And one also wonders if better sleep might have some relation to performance in activities that require mental focus and attention. The sound you hear is me walking on egg shells.
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How to Get Better Sleep – No Pressure
March 23rd, 2010
Filed under category: Health and Wellness, Technology and Computers
Some of us have more difficulty sleeping as we get older. It seems that people generally need less sleep as they get older. But a good night’s sleep is still vital to good health. And an uncomfortable bed can be … well, a nightmare.
Senior Magazine has an article about a product they feature, a mattress that promises to eliminate pressure points. This would certainly be a good thing if it could be accomplished!
