Just like those who are younger, abusing alcohol as you age can have negative effects on your health. Alcohol abuse is often missed in seniors and its effects can be worse because of chronic conditions and medications that they...
Bipolar Disorder is a chronic psychiatric disorder. It affects the state of your mood. Often at times it includes manic highs and depressive lows. Usually the disorder begins in younger adults. Bipolar disorder can also develop in older adults...
Though typically associated with “the growing years,” orthodontic braces are becoming increasingly common in those patients entering “the golden years.” Following the nationwide upward trend in plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures among patients over 65, more seniors are finding...
Many of us become caregivers at a certain stage in our lives, either to loved ones or to patients. When we become the caregiver of a loved one, it can happen so quickly that we are suddenly immersed in...
For those of us with high blood pressure, there are ways to control it without taking medication. Medication should be the last resort. Lifestyle changes can make a big difference and help to keep your blood pressure low. Since...
I recently read an article about a 2017 study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. This eight-year study found conclusively that eating French fries, fried potatoes and/or hash browns—at least two to three times per week –...
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia. It can lead to stroke, heart failure and blood clots. Normally your heart contracts and relaxes to a regular beat. If you have atrial fibrillation, the upper chambers of the heart,...
As much as we may stick to a healthy diet, sometimes diet alone is not enough to keep us healthy. The brain in particular needs extra vitamins to keep it healthy as you age. Avoiding age related mental decline,...
Cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance that is in the cells of your body. Some cholesterol is needed to make vitamin D and hormones. It also helps to aid in digestion. The food you eat contains cholesterol. It spreads...
Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones become brittle and fragile. The word actually means porous bones. While healthy bone looks like a honeycomb, a bone with osteoporosis has much larger holes and spaces. Because the bones aren’t as...
