Poor Circulation in the Feet. many elderly patients complain of cold hands and feet and numbness or swelling in their extremities—all classic signs of poor venous blood flow, or circulation. While poor circulation is indeed common in seniors, there are plenty of steps that can be taken to help mitigate it. So then, the body transports […]
Ageing in the Digital Era. The 21st Century is characterised by increasing digitalisation. And as more and more everyday services move online, ‘offliners’ risk being excluded in an era that embraces fast-changing innovation in digital technology. Also, this predominantly concerns older persons who are less, digitally connected than the youth who were born into the digital age. However, the accelerated digitalisation during the COVID-19 pandemic has further emphatised these inequalities, as many […]
Night Problems, Nocturia Night Problems! Does your bladder nag you out of bed overnight? As a result, if you have to go to the bathroom more than once during 6-8 hours of zzz’s, Here, you might have nocturia. So then, your body may make too much urine, or your bladder can’t hold enough. Sometimes it’s both. However, there are many […]
Detoxing Your Liver. The prevalence of some liver diseases increases with ageing, and advanced liver disease is observed more often in older than in younger patients. Moreover, various physiological changes associated with ageing may affect the pathogenesis of liver diseases. Your liver represents the human body’s primary filtration system, converting toxins into waste products, cleansing […]
Tech Neck Syndrome. Whether you’re caught up in doomscrolling or just checking your work emails, chances are you’re spending a lot of time on your phone and computer. But all that screen time can lead to a pesky condition called “text neck.” Hunching over your device can leave you with some severe aches and pains. So then, […]
Protection From Online Tracking. online tracking has become an everyday reality that threatens our online privacy. Protecting your personal data is more important than ever, and knowing effective ways to protect yourself will help you maintain your privacy. The main aim of online tracking protection is to stop online advertisers, analytics companies, or other third-party […]
The Relationship Between Muscular Strength and Longevity Muscle the Key to Longevity. So then, if I were to ask you what the most important factors and predictors of living a long life are. So then, what kinds of things come to mind? Genetics? Sure, they play a role (much less than you might think, though). But what […]
Why a Strong Upper Back and Shoulders Is So Important As We Age Shoulder and Back Exercises. Having strong upper back muscles and shoulders is imperative to performing well. And preventing injury during daily life tasks and sports, especially upper-body-dominant activities like golf and swimming. Also, daily life tasks, such as carrying heavy groceries, and […]
Introduction to Water fasting and Longevity Water fasting is a type of fast where a person does not eat and drinks nothing other than water. However, there is no set time that water fasting should last for. But medical advice generally suggests anywhere from 24 hours to 3 days as the maximum time to go […]
Pineapple a Natural Health Food. Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical fruit. So then, it contains nutrients, antioxidants, and other compounds, such as enzymes that can protect against inflammation and disease. And it’s commonly eaten baked, grilled, or freshly cut. Here, pineapple and its compounds are linked to several health benefits, including improvements in digestion, […]