Tag Archives: Healthy Lifestyle
The Significance of a Balanced Diet to the Elderly
Balanced nutrition is important for people of all ages, but it is especially crucial for seniors who need caring assistance. As we age, our bodies undergo changes that affect our nutritional needs and our ability to absorb essential vitamins and mine...
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Attaining Good Cognitive Function Despite Aging
Even when a person is healthy, aging naturally slows down the brain and body. This is why older adults tend to forget more easily or find themselves performing a usual task more slowly. Maintaining your cognitive health – the ability to clearly thi...
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Caring for Seniors with Anxiety Problems
Anxiety is a normal and healthy response to troubling situations. It’s normal, for example, to feel anxious or afraid for an upcoming trip to the doctor’s clinic or when a loved one has been out for hours and hasn’t called. These anxious feelin...
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Lowering Hypertension Risk Through Physical Activity
Hypertension is one of the most common ailments among older adults in the US. It’s also the biggest risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. As scary as it sounds, it’s not impossible to lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of getting h...
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Keeping Your Diabetes Under Control
Having diabetes does mean you need to pay attention to your lifestyle but it does not mean it controls your life. Through some simple lifestyle changes, you can keep your diabetes under control. This is especially important in your golden years and t...
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