Articles On:Health

May 31, 2022

Can Activity Prevent Dementia?

Andrew E. Budson, M.D. of Harvard Health Blog answers the question: can activity prevent dementia? ...

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couple stretching together before a jog. photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Can activity prevent dementia? A look at cognitive activity and Alzheimer’s + physical activity and cognitive decline provides an answer.
May 23, 2022

Sleep Products for Older Adults: Hype or Helpful?

Sleep helps to heal and rejuvenate our bodies and minds. In fact, adequate sleep reduces ...

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woman waking up after a good night of sleep. Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. Older adults with sleep problems can try non-medical sleep products like weighted blankets, PEMF therapy, masks, and white noise machines.
May 18, 2022

Can You Eat to Ease Pain?

While we often think of diets as a means of looking our best or avoiding ...

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man with knee pain Photo by Natpol Rodbang Dreamstime. Besides eating to avoid certain diseases, it's also possible to eat to ease pain. We examine how the right diet can help manage chronic pain.
May 13, 2022

Breakfast Foods for Better Digestion

Choose breakfast foods for better digestion to avoid embarrassing gas and cramps and aid digestion ...

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oatmeal with berries and tea photo by Nadianb Dreamstime. Breakfast foods for better digestion fend off gas and cramps and aid digestion and nutrient absorption: think healthy fats, yogurt, oatmeal.
May 11, 2022

Include These Four Healthy Nuts in Your Diet

Nuts may feel like a decadent treat thanks to their rich flavor and ability to ...

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healthy nuts in a bowl, photo by Fiveph Dreamstime. Healthy nuts – walnuts, almonds, cashews, and pistachios – benefit heart and brain health, joints, bones, increase energy, and more.
May 10, 2022

Techniques to Tame Dental Phobia

The experts at Harvard Medical School suggest five techniques for taming dental phobia, to help ...

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dentist hovering over patient. These techniques for taming dental phobia help ensure that you calm your fear and get the important care from your dentist that you need.
May 6, 2022

5 Calcium-Rich Foods and Tips for Use

Dietitian Novella Lui suggests five calcium-rich foods – with more calcium than a glass of ...

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yogurt almonds honey oats photo by MkStudio Dreamstime. Learn of 5 calcium-rich foods with tips on using them: canned salmon, almonds, canned sardines, firm tofu, and yogurt.
May 3, 2022

Leg Pain When Walking May Be PAD

Dr. Howard LeWine explains a common cause of leg pain when walking – PAD, or ...

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Older adult outside, indicating leg pain. Leg pain and fatigue are the most dominant PAD symptoms and usually occur with activity, but go away with rest. A common cause of leg pain when walking is PAD, peripheral artery disease, a blood flow issue that may indicate greater problems.
April 28, 2022

What in the World Is Resistant Starch?

Starch is another name for complex carbohydrates used by the body for fuel. Resistant starch ...

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starch travels from the small intestine undigested to the large intestine where it provides fuel for the good bacteria (microbiome) that live there and may be beneficial to health.
April 26, 2022

Acupressure Products: Your New Favorite Friend

New products on the market make the age-old practice of acupressure more accessible for daily ...

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Chinese herbs photo by Marilyn Barbone Dreamstime. Acupressure products make the age-old Eastern practice accessible for relieving back pain, headaches, tension and other physical discomforts.