Articles On:Health

July 11, 2022

Oral-Care Probiotics for Your Mouth: A New Route to Health

You may know that the health of your mouth can affect your health overall; and ...

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a happy couple dancing at home. Photo courtesy of Getty Images, provided by Family Features.
July 8, 2022

Summertime Skin Care and Watermelon

Summertime means sun, fun, and fresh produce like watermelon. Did you know that skin care ...

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woman eating watermelon - Photo by Ocskay Mark, Dreamstime. Summertime means sun, fun, and fresh produce like watermelon. Did you know that skin care and watermelon are perfect summer partners, too?
July 5, 2022

How to Manage Anxiety in a High-Anxiety Era

Seniors Guide suggests six easy ways to manage anxiety and stress, especially during crisis times. ...

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Senior with Anxiety looks out the window. Seniors Guide suggests easy ways to manage anxiety and stress, especially during crises, inc. friends, meditation, relaxation apps, and more.
July 1, 2022

10 Herbs and Spices with Health Benefits

Some common food seasonings are beneficial to our bodies as well as our taste buds. ...

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herbs and spices in spoons and scattered on a black background. photo by Alexander Raths, Dreamstime. These 10 herbs and spices with health benefits may inflammation, lower blood sugar, reduce high cholesterol, improve brain function, and more.
June 28, 2022

Issues with Mental Health Therapy Options for Seniors

While mental health can be a very real issue for older adults, as real as ...

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Sad pensive Black man outside. photo by Noriko Cooper, Dreamstime. While seniors’ mental well-being can be a very real problem, issues with mental health therapy options can amplify the issues.
June 28, 2022

Help for Itchy Skin Without a Rash

Dr. Howard LeWine, M.D., internist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and assistant professor ...

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man scratchy his arm to relieve itchy skin - photo by Kaspars Grinvalds, Dreamstime. Causes for itchy skin without a rash include medications, stress, environment, hot showers, underlying medical conditions, and more.
June 24, 2022

Increasing Fiber for Constipation Relief

Yan Bi, M.D., Ph.D. of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, explains the ...

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fiber rich foods Photo by Tatjana Baibakova Dreamstime. Dietary fiber for constipation relief: Mayo Clinic looks at recommended intake, fiber-rich foods, supplements, types, cautions, and more.
June 21, 2022

Prioritizing Mental Health in Retirement

As a new stage of life, retirement can bring a new set of challenges. By ...

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woman journaling - photo by Mark Adams Dreamstime. Retirement brings new challenges. By prioritizing mental health, seniors can make the most of this new stage of life. These tips can help.
June 21, 2022

Diabetes and Foot Care, Like Hand and Glove

Diabetes and foot care go together like a hand and glove. The Mayo Clinic explains ...

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woman examining man's foot - photo by Renato Borlaza, Dreamstime. A look at diabetes and foot care, with a 4-step routine for preventing problems, from connecting with a podiatrist to socks and self-exams.
June 17, 2022

Exercises to Maintain Balance

Losing one’s balance can lead to very serious injuries including hip fractures, broken bones, brain ...

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couple doing squats at home photo by Pojoslaw Dreamstime. Losing balance can lead to serious injuries especially for older adults. Exercises to maintain balance can help: squats, leg lifts, etc.