Simple steps to take to avoid falling
Falling is a common fear among our seniors. For those over 65 years old, falls are the leading cause of injury leading to death. Some seniors have a fear of falling; which often leads to an increased...
View ArticlePublic Health Week in New York State: April 4 to April 8, 2011
It is Public Health Week in New York State. The NYS Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Nirav Shah will be speaking in 6 New York Counties regarding pertinent health issues. This special week will kick...
View ArticleVitamin D Deficiency: Risks and Treatment
It seems that several people are being diagnosed with a Vitamin D deficiency. It is thought that it may be contributing to various symptoms and diseases. Vitamin D is produced in the body in response...
View ArticleSeniors and Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol abuse can sneak up on anybody. Some seniors drink later in life because of health problems, boredom, or loneliness after death of a spouse or friend. This is considered, "late onset drinking"....
View ArticleSuccessful Aging: You can achieve it!
The best news about aging successfully is that you can make lifestyle changes early or late in life and still age feeling very well. There is no magic potion or special trick; it boils down to staying...
View ArticleIs it forgetfulness or an early warning sign of dementia?
Some seniors fear dementia and worry that occasional forgetfulness may be a fortelling sign of it to come. Occasional forgetfulness is considered somewhat normal and part of the aging process. In...
View ArticleWhy you may need Omega 3 fatty acids
Heart Disease is still the leading cause of death in our country and 1 out of 3 adults have heart disease. Making better food choices may help improve your risk factor profile for heart disease. A...
View ArticleLyme disease: what you need to know
Spring has sprung! Along with the daffodils and tulips in bloom, deer tick season is here. Ticks are most prevalent in the spring and fall even though you conceivably get a tick on you anytime of...
View ArticleCelebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day - May 25, 2011
National Senior Health and Fitness Day will be celebrated on May 25th, it is always celebrated on the last Wednesday in May. It is a great way to make a commitment or renew a commitment...
View ArticleSeniors and seasonal allergies
It is an estimated 36 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, and a good chunk of these people are adults and seniors with "adult-onset" allergies. Seniors with seasonal allergies can be...
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