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We all know that as we get older, our bodies start to become more prone to health issues. Most people believe this is simply because our bodies are “worn-out” and unable to function as they used to due to people living longer than ever before – and this is true… partially. There’s a lot more [...]

The onset of fall brings with it the start of the flu season, meaning we’ve got to take extra care about getting ill as the flu (or influenza as it’s officially known) spreads incredibly easily, especially in densely populated areas. As a senior, you should take extra care with the flu as in [...]

Mental health is often an overlooked and even ignored issue, especially in elders. This is for a variety of reasons, including the unfair stigmatization of mental illness, the inability to physically see the issue, and the feeling that talking about it exposes a vulnerability and weakness that [...]

These days, so much of our health advice is based around getting the right balance of vitamins, and for good reason! Only recently have scientists realized the drastic effects that having a vitamin deficiency can have on both your long and short-term health, meaning that raising awareness for [...]

Americans are taking more prescription drugs than ever before, with over 55% of us regularly taking prescription medicine. Obviously, these medicines have beneficial effects on our health or our healthcare professionals wouldn’t prescribe them in the first place! But, what other effects [...]

Watching your diet used to be merely a way of ensuring you kept the pounds off, but nowadays, with the introduction of complex scientific research into the importance of what we eat, dieting has become much more focused on the overall health of our body. This includes how our heart and other [...]

Adult day care offers an alternative for people who are not yet ready for life in a full-time care home but still need adult day care programs that offer services during the day such as structured activities, medical and healthcare support, and general lifestyle support. So, what are the [...]

When we think of what determines our health, we often consider hereditary and lifestyle factors as the two sole factors that determine our well-being. Of course, these are important issues that everyone should take into consideration as they may determine the likelihood of developing diseases [...]

Nutrition Tips for the Over 50s As we get older, our body’s ability to absorb all the important vitamins and minerals we need to stay fit and healthy begins to decline. This is particularly the case for over 50s, and especially the over 65s. So, what can be done to ensure that the right amount [...]

Social isolation, particularly amongst the elderly, is a silent menace that affects a huge proportion of the US population. A recent study by the AARP Public Policy Institute at Stanford and Harvard Universities found that 14% of over 65s in the survey suffered from social isolation. While [...]