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 […]
Cognitive Health and Older Adults. Cognitive health is the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly. It is needed to carry out many everyday activities effectively. Cognitive health is just one aspect of overall brain health. Many factors contribute to cognitive health. Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors may contribute to a decline in thinking skills […]
Dehydration is Serious Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluid than it takes in. And it doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. Furthermore, it can be caused by a variety of factors, including diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and sweating. Older adults are at a higher risk of dehydration due […]
What is Sciatica, Why is it Painful? Sciatica a Pain for Older Adults. Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. Here, the sciatic nerve travels from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica most often occurs when a herniated disk or an overgrowth […]
Your Nervous System Causes of Numbness and Tingling. Your nervous system is your body’s command centre. So then, originating from your brain, it controls your movements, thoughts and automatic responses to the world around you. But it also controls other body systems and processes, such as digestion, breathing and sexual development (puberty). However, diseases, accidents, […]
Introduction The Danger of Sitting for Hours Daily. Inactive lifestyles and periods of prolonged sitting. Also, they have been named as significant contributors to climbing rates of obesity and chronic illness in America. So then, prolonged sitting is defined as a period of inactivity for more than two hours at a time. According to the Harvard […]
Food manufacturers intentionally add sugars because of the high addictive properties of sugar. And this gets people hooked on the product and in turn increase the sales dramatically. Introduction Why Too Much Sugar Is Bad for You. Many people rely on quick, processed foods for meals and snacks. And since these products often contain added sugar, it […]
Anti-Aging Research A New Era of Science Could Humans Live to 120? Latest Anti-Aging Research. Do you ever think that it’s kinda crazy that we can order pizza from our cellphones and yet no one can figure out how to stop (or at least slow) the inevitable march towards death? Well, you’re not alone. Science […]
Preventing Risks of Dementia. There is no one specific method, treatment or substance that is proven to prevent dementia. However, the good news is that we know that there are things you can do to reduce your risk of dementia. All thanks to the many studies being done on risk and prevention. So then, many […]