Articles On:Health

February 2, 2022

These Recipes and Cooking Swaps Help Manage Cholesterol

When cooking, keep in mind small changes that can make a big impact on heart ...

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Tortilla soup, a recipe from the American Heart Association that can help manage cholesterol. Small changes can make a big impact on heart health. These tasty recipes and cooking swaps help manage cholesterol, so you can eat healthy.
February 1, 2022

6 Health Benefits of Cranberries

You may associate cranberries with the holidays, but there are good reasons to consume them ...

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These ruby-red beauties may reduce inflammation, prevent antibiotic resistance and more. For article, Six health benefits of cranberries, year-round, including research about how they may help counter the global threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
January 29, 2022

Six Common Age-Associated Body Changes

What age-associated body changes can we expect as parts of the aging process? The Mayo ...

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Man reading a book, wearing reading glasses. Photo By Ponsulak Dreamstime. What age-associated body changes can we expect during aging? The Mayo Clinic outlines five common changes and tips for managing them.
January 26, 2022

The Importance of Dental Care, Even During a Pandemic

While the pandemic has made it easy to put off a trip to the dentist, ...

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Woman At Dentist Office Photo By Rosshelen Dreamstime. For article, The importance of dental care means we must continue to make our regular pilgrimages to the dentist, even during a pandemic, and this is why.
January 25, 2022

Peanuts as a Nutritional Powerhouse

What is fun to eat, oh-so-tasty, but sometimes gets a bad rap and is actually ...

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Peanuts, shelled and unshelled. Today, every part of the peanut is put to good use, for great taste and as part of a healthy diet. For article on peanuts as a nutritional powerhouse. Image from Premium Health
January 21, 2022

Sleep Reduces Risk of Dementia

Andrew E. Budson, M.D., of Harvard Health Blog, discusses two studies demonstrating that sleep reduces ...

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Man Sleeping Photo By Tampatra1 Dreamstime. For article, sleep reduces risk of dementia
January 18, 2022

Safely Reduce Daily Pill Count

Three in five older adults take five medications per person. Besides possible benefits, taking a ...

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A box filled with different medications. Don't try to simplify your regimen on your own. For article on how to reduce daily pill count and reduce health risks.
January 14, 2022

Social Isolation and COVID-19: The Hidden Danger

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on seniors’ health and not just because of the ...

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Woman Looking Out Window Photo By Kirill Kuznecov Dreamstime. Social isolation and COVID-19 combined are harming seniors’ physical and mental wellbeing. How can they overcome this pandemic problem?
January 11, 2022

COVID-19 Updates: Free At-Home Tests and More

Seniors Guide provides its readers with important COVID-19 updates: free COVID-19 at-home tests, as of ...

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Two older adults working on a laptop outside wearing Covid 19 Masks Photo By Aliaksandra Post Dreamstime. For article on COVID-19 updates, including free COVID-19 at-home tests, as of Jan. 15, 2022; Medicare coverage of COVID-19 related items and services; and getting falsely billed for COVID-19 vaccines.
January 7, 2022

Hit Restart for 2022: Food for Thought

The arrival of a new year always feels like a fresh start, but that feels ...

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Happy Asian Couple Making Salad Photo By Aekkarak Thongjiew Dreamstime. For article: A dietitian looks at 3 alternative ways to hit restart for 2022 that are kinder and more sustainable than the common dietary approaches for a new year.