Lifestyle
Air Pollution Linked to Chronic and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Research has shown that air pollution is a major risk for chronic lung diseases and cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and stroke. Recent studies show that air pollution is also a major risk for contracting chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, kidney disease and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Scientists are often puzzled why a…
Read MoreA Happy Optimistic Partner Promotes Better Health for their Spouse
Here is an Appropriate Study for Valentine’s Day! A study by researchers at Michigan State University found that a happy optimistic partner promotes better health for their spouse as they grow old together. This lowers the risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), dementia and cognitive decline. The study was published November 29, 2019 in the Journal…
Read MoreCongenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week honors those born with a heart defect and all of the families and friends touched by children with heart defects. This is also the time for recognizing those who care for children and adults born with heart defects, as well as researchers and other heart experts.
Read MoreWalkable Neighborhoods may Lower the Risk for Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month February is American Heart Month and today February 7 women all over the United States are wearing red to raise awareness among millions of people of the need to eradicate heart disease and stroke. Research shows that living a healthy lifestyle that includes getting enough physical exercise can prevent heart…
Read MoreAmerican Medical Association’s 10 Tips for Making Healthier Choices for the 2020 New Year
A New Year is beginning and there is no better time than this for people to make positive health changes for the coming New Year. In this vein the American Medical Association (AMA) has published 10 tips by Sara Berg to help people make healthier choices for themselves and their loved ones for the coming…
Read MoreWishing You A Happy New Year!
Wishing you a prosperous year full of good health and happiness. Cheers to another decade! Happy New Year!
Read MoreLight Physical Activity like Walking and Housework can Lower Risk for Fractures in Women
A study by researchers from the University at Buffalo showed that even light physical activity (PA) like walking and housework can significantly lower the risk for hip and other fractures in women after menopause. Results of the study were published October 25, 2019 in JAMA Network Open. This study is the most comprehensive assessment of…
Read MoreFDA will Require 13 New Graphic Health Warnings on Cigarette Packs
On August 15, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that there will be 13 new required health warnings on cigarette packages. Each warning will be accompanied by graphic colored photos showing the horrible consequences of diseases caused by smoking. The goal is to educate the public about some of the less commonly known…
Read MorePeople who are Socially Active in their 60s may have a Lower Risk for Dementia
A new study by researchers from the University College London (UCL) published August 2, 2019 in PLOS Medicine gives evidence that people who are socially active at the ages of 50-60 have a lower risk for dementia later in life. The Whitehall II Longitudinal Prospective Cohort Study The 10,228 Participants in the study were from…
Read MoreSmoking is Deadly for Seniors
It is never too late to quit smoking, but of course the longer you smoke the more damage is done to your body. Smoking is deadly for seniors, as the health risks from smoking are multiplied in seniors because of the challenges of aging. Why Seniors Should Quit Smoking If you have made it into…
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