Articles On:senior health

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 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.
January 5, 2022

Late-in-Life Lactose Intolerance

After years of loving harmony, have dairy products turned from friend to foe? Do you ...

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man holding dairy milk and stomach Andrey Popov Dreamstime. For article on late-in-life lactose intolerance
January 4, 2022

Oranges for Immunity: Healthy or Over-Hyped?

Oranges are the poster child for immune health – many of us can barely think ...

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Oranges in a bowl. Photo credit from Premium Health. For article on orange for immunity: healthy or over-hyped? Sure they have vitamin C, but ...
December 31, 2021

Medication and Supplement Interactions

Michael Schuh, Pharm.D., of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, discusses potential medication ...

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woman taking pills. photo by motortion dreamstime. For article on medication and supplement interactions, esp. for people aging and using prescriptions and supplements to maintain health.
December 27, 2021

The Best Breads for Sandwiches

In writing for Environmental Nutrition, dietitian Heidi McIndoo looks at sandwich builders, those all-important holders ...

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The outer layer of your sandwich is just as important as the fillers. For article on the best breads for sandwiches, in making a healthy and nutritious sandwich
December 21, 2021

Anti-Inflammatory Snacks to Help Stave Off Hunger

When it comes to choosing a snack that helps lessen inflammation in the body, there ...

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Image of fresh raw vegetables with hummus as anti-inflammatory snacks: Doesn't everyone need an arsenal of healthy snacks for that mid-morning or afternoon pick-me-up?