DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Support to Caregivers Families are the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities in the U.S. Many caregivers work and also provide care, experiencing conflicts between these competing responsibilities. Research indicates that caregiving also exacts a significant emotional, physical, and financial toll. With nearly half of all caregivers older […]
2022-03-31 Longer naps in the day may be an early sign of dementia in older adults Older adults who nap at least once for more than an hour a day have a 40% higher chance of developing dementia. ozgurdonmaz/E+ via Getty Images Yue Leng, University of California, San Francisco Doctors often recommend “power naps” as a […]
The Science of Water: What You Drink and Your Immune System (NewsUsa) Most people know that their bodies are made up of a great deal of water, but may be surprised to learn that number is about 70 percent—and yet studies show we don’t drink enough to replenish what we need. Other drinks to be […]
Is Your Sleep Apnea Under Control? (StatePoint) High-quality sleep is fundamental to your health and happiness. However, for the 10-30% of U.S. adults living with sleep apnea, a good night’s rest is not guaranteed. Obstructive sleep apnea is a respiratory condition where airways narrow during sleep, causing short periods when you’re not […]
Book Review: A Doctor’s Impassioned Critique of Big Pharma By Troy Farah Compared to other high-income countries, the fitness of Americans is in dismal shape — and has been declining for decades. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated health disparities, crisis on top of crisis has compounded to create even more devastating conditions for a […]
From healthy births to sustainable management, 5 essential reads on the fascinating and complex vagina The vagina is a muscular tube that can maintain itself and be beneficial to babies. magicmine/iStock via Getty Images Plus Leah Samuel, The Conversation As the most common route for arriving into the world, the human vagina has, of course, existed […]
Managing Life With Hemophilia (StatePoint) Jonathan Hill was only 2 years old when he was diagnosed with hemophilia A, a bleeding condition that can lead to life-threatening complications. Like with other chronic diseases, living with hemophilia is a lifelong journey filled with daily obstacles and medical care. Hemophilia A is caused by […]
Dishing up Kidney-Friendly Recipes (StatePoint) If you are living with – or know someone who has – a rare kidney disease, you know how important it is to speak with your healthcare team about proper management strategies, including diet modifications. This is especially important for those living with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease […]
Healthy Trans Fats vs. Unhealthy Trans Fats Revealed By: Mike Geary I’m going to talk about something today that most of you have probably never heard…that there is a distinction between good trans fats and bad trans fats. There is some evidence that the good trans can help you with fat loss, muscle building, […]
Step by Step: 6 Tips for Preventing Falls (StatePoint) Few things are more important to older adults than their independence — being able to do what they’d like when they’d like. But independence can be fleeting. Something unexpected, like a fall, can change everything. That’s why it’s important for older adults and […]