Browsing tag : health
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Alzheimer’s Bytes
Posted onIt’s a tough subject, but Boomers need to stay informed about Alzheimer’s disease. Here is why: According to information provided by the Alzheimer’s Association…. In 2015, the number … Read more Alzheimer’s Bytes
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The Importance of Proper Nutrition for an Aging Population
Posted onDid you know that March is National Nutrition Month? According to WebMD, older adults have a challenge getting the adequate nutrition that their bodies need. One problem is … Read more The Importance of Proper Nutrition for an Aging Population
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February is American Heart Month
Posted onDid you know that heart disease and stroke are the number 1 causes of death in people with type 2 diabetes? February is designated as American Heart Month. … Read more February is American Heart Month
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How is Your Sleep?
Posted onGetting a good night’s sleep is essential for our health and well-being. According to the article How to Sleep Well as You Age, from helpguide.org, our sleeping patterns … Read more How is Your Sleep?
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2016 Is Upon Us!
Posted onSo how did 2015 treat you?!! This past year, as all years, seemed to come and go very quickly. We have a leap year, presidential election, and Summer … Read more 2016 Is Upon Us!
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Top 10 Health Issues of Concern to Baby Boomers
Posted onKnowledge aids prevention, so if we know what is looming, we can anticipate and take action. When it comes to our health, what will we face as we … Read more Top 10 Health Issues of Concern to Baby Boomers
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Baby Boomers and Hepatitis C Risks
Posted onBaby Boomers need to be especially concerned about Hepatitis C. Why? Largely because this demographic was coming of age before blood was tested to the careful degree that … Read more Baby Boomers and Hepatitis C Risks
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The Diabetic Lifestyle
Posted onDid you know that Diabetes is the primary cause of death for over 69,000 Americans each year? Type 2 Diabetes used to be considered an older person’s disease. … Read more The Diabetic Lifestyle
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Taking a break
Posted onOne way I managed to keep myself healthy is by taking a break from caregiving. Yes, I said, take a break. I know it can be so very … Read more Taking a break
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Life at 50+ Healthy or Not?
Posted onHave you noticed that there are more and more ads on television, radio, social media, etc., about illness and medications? The ads present us as doomed to become … Read more Life at 50+ Healthy or Not?