If you noticed that you’ve been feeling down and a little out of it lately, there are things you can do to feel both happier and healthier. Your mood can have a significant impact on your overall health, so it’s important to remember that these two really go hand-in-hand.
READ MORETag: Health
READ MOREStudy: The Link Between Cardiovascular and Cognitive Health
According to researchers at Cork University in Ireland, blood pressure drugs may be able to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and even boost cognitive abilities.
READ MORERelated Articles
READ MOREHealth Symptoms That Should Never Be Ignored
Your body knows best when it comes to health, and when you or your loved one begin developing symptoms, there are some that should not be ignored. For example, getting sudden, intense headaches can signal a number of health problems making a doctor’s appointment necessary so conditions such as cardiac cephalgia, meningitis and temporal arteritis can be ruled out.
READ MORERelated Articles
READ MOREEasy Ways to Keep your Heart Healthy
Although family history, sex and age are key factors that add to your risk of heart disease, there are easy prevention tips that can delay the onset of this ailment…
READ MORERelated Articles
READ MORENational Senior Health and Fitness Day
May 29 marks the 20th annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day, with events going on throughout the nation at health clubs, retirement communities and other public places.
READ MORERelated Articles
READ MOREYoga for Heart Health
Alternative treatments have become popular options for a host of senior health issues. Everything from acupuncture to deep tissue massage has proven to offer effective relief for a number of conditions, and when it comes to heart disease some experts say that yoga may be one of the best choices.
Related Articles
READ MOREManaging Heart Health with Alternative Therapy
Alternative therapies have become popular among a large part of the population in recent years. Treatments such as acupuncture, yoga, massage and even lifestyle changes have been used to combat myriad medical conditions. Though some may question their effectiveness, the methods may offer benefits when it comes to senior care, especially helping manage heart disease.
READ MORERelated Articles
READ MORECaregivers: Focus on Heart Health
February is recognized as Heart Health Month in the United States, and although it’s important for senior care providers to focus on the cardiovascular well-being of their patients all year, they may want to recommit themselves to doing so this month. Seniors are often at a greater risk for heart issues during the winter months, and there are some steps senior caregivers can take to helping protect them from such incidents.
Related Articles
READ MOREWinter Poses Risks to Senior Health
Winter presents a number of senior health challenges. Though some are well known, others may be less apparent. Falls and hypothermia are common, but there are certain conditions senior care providers should be on the lookout for.
Related Articles
READ MOREToo Much Sitting Can Be Unhealthy
A lack of physical activity has long been tied to a host of healthy conditions, but a new study suggests simply sitting for too long can raise the risk of a number of issues common to older adults. The findings, out of the University of Leicester, found that sitting for long periods is associated with diabetes, heart disease and death.
