Breast cancer occurs when there are abnormalities or mutations in the genes. This results in unsuppressed growth in the breast cells which may result in a tumour. A tumour can be either benign or malignant.
Some of the most common...
Each year, the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) recognizes October as National Protect Your Hearing Month to raise public awareness about hearing protection and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). You are encouraged to participate by learning about the irreversible health...
We’re hale and hearty seniors and traveling is what makes us happiest. We did our first desert explorations on a September trip out west. The most visually varied of our desert forays was Joshua Tree National Park. It is...
In North America, we tend to take more medications as we age. Quite often seniors will have a family physician and will also see several specialists for other physical ailments. Most or all of them may prescribe different medications....
At a Glance
Some signs for hunger are the same signs for thirst could so we be misinterpreting these signals?
The hippocampus is the region of the brain signals the need for food and thirst.
Western diets rich in sugars and saturated fats...
Many seniors think that weight gain and loss of muscle is normal as they age. But all of us have a choice in what kind of shape we are in as we get older. Yes, some of us have...
Loneliness is a major problem for seniors so it’s important to have some regular activities and entertaining in your new home, condo, room or suite in a retirement residence is a great way to combat that.
What could this entail...
Some of us are approaching or in the “Gray” zone. I am anticipating the tranquil, twilight years, but to my surprise, I am just starting the sunrise years. Most middle and upper “agers” are ready for the next chapter...
The kids in the band gave Cass and me the nicest gift you could imagine for our third wedding anniversary on May 25th. They bought us tickets to see the premier performance of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Schubert Theater in...
As people age, experiencing some forgetfulness is normal and to be expected. Lapses in memory occur throughout the lifespan but often become more frequent and pronounced in old age. This is considered normal age-related cognitive decline, and it is...
