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March 5, 2018
March is National Nutrition Month, so we thought it would be worthwhile to explore some of the “conventional wisdom” about the food we eat. We’ve all heard that fat is bad, we should eat more fish, and that eggs raise cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, much of this advice is just a part of the story... Read More
February 20, 2018
You’ve heard of fad diets that limit your intake of food, cut carbs, or have you drinking a shot of apple cider vinegar every morning. While some of the more recent fad diets have doctors raising their brows, fasting—or going without food for a controlled period of time—has been around for thousands of years,... Read More
February 5, 2018
February is American Heart Month. One of the main risk factors of heart disease, according to many doctors, is high cholesterol. We’ve all heard that cholesterol is bad for us. But beyond that, there are a lot of misconceptions about this naturally occurring substance, which is essential for life. About 75 percent of the... Read More
January 22, 2018
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to exercise more, but you already find yourself not fulfilling that goal because it’s painful or seems like too much work, consider an exercise than is gaining popularity, especially among older adults – tai chi. Tai chi, a Chinese martial art, uses slow-moving movements which, when... Read More
January 5, 2018
Norman Vincent Peale, author of the book The Power of Positive Thinking once said, “Change your thoughts and you can change your world.” But is it really that simple? According to a study at Yale University, researchers discovered that people who had positive thoughts about aging lived 7-1/2 years longer than those who saw... Read More
December 20, 2017
Most of us have probably had the experience of setting a goal and falling short of that goal. And most New Year’s resolutions fall into that category. According to Statistic Brain, only 14 percent of people over 50 achieve their resolutions each year. Perhaps that’s because many resolutions – losing weight, exercising more, quitting... Read More
November 20, 2017
This is the time of year when we take some time to reflect on all we have to be grateful for. It’s a ritual that, for many, has become rote and something we don’t really pay much attention to. But numerous scientific studies have shown that giving thanks is something we should practice every... Read More
October 20, 2017
Sarah Harrison arrived at the hospital to find her 92-year-old father, Henry, lying unconscious in the ICU. He was living with an aggressive form of lung cancer. A nurse was able to revive him just long enough for him to acknowledge Sarah’s presence. He then lapsed back into an unconscious state. Doctors told her... Read More
October 5, 2017
In our last blog post, we discussed several ways you may be able to help prevent Alzheimer’s. One of those ways is getting enough quality sleep. Sleep is essential for optimum health. Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of sleep for forming memories, reducing depression, and maintaining both emotional and physical health. And, as... Read More
September 20, 2017
Tomorrow is World Alzheimer’s Day. The statistics remain grim. And there is still no cure in sight. But there is hope. A team of experts created a bit of a stir this year at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference when they declared that one-third of all cases of dementia could be prevented through lifestyle... Read More
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