Are Chili Peppers The Key to A Longer Life?
Hot Hot Hot
Love spicy food? Well thats great news, as researchers from Havard T.H Chan School of Public Health have found that spicy foods may actually help you to live a longer life! Among numerous other benefits spicy foods can lower your risk for cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems. During this study researchers collected heath and diet information from over 480,000 aged between 30-70 years old. The correlations between eating spicy foods and a longer life were both examined and recorded. What they found was that, those who were regularly consuming[…]
Eye Health For the Elderly
Age Related Vision Loss
Eyesight changes with age but unfortunately instead of getting sharper, it tends to weaken with age. In fact most of us will require glasses or contacts by age 65. Eyesight can be less than perfect at any age however, by your mid-40’s you may notice an increased difficulty seeing even at close distances. It is important to do your best to preserve your vision against deterioration and regular eye exams can be helpful with this. An eye exam can ensure you are wearing proper lenses or contacts and can[…]
Recognizing Arthritis
A leading Cause
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability worldwide and has more than one form. Arthritis is actually an informal way to refer to various forms of joint pains or diseases and can effect people of all demographics. Arthritis is most prevalent amongst women and the aging population as symptoms are often present as one ages. This condition is complex and can therefore vary in severity and symptoms. Some common symptoms may include pain, stiffness, decreased motion, and swelling. Less severe cases can be temporary with no permanent effects while more[…]
Is Coffee Safe For Seniors?
A coffee a day..
Coffee is a beverage and even a daily ritual by many. But is there ever a point or age where this daily ritual can be bad for your health? Although caffeine as well as some other properties found in coffee have been thought to have negative side effects on elderly health, it turns out coffee in moderation can actually have plenty of benefits as well. Here is a list of ways coffee in moderation can be beneficial to some elderly consumers;
Good for the brain
Caffeine enters the bloodstream and travels[…]
Five Easy and Refreshing Lunches
In an effort to help our clients stay healthy and avoid from using their long term care insurance policy as long as possible, we are committed to featuring health tips and tricks found on the health tab of our website.
This Friday’s Featured recipe includes a five refreshing and easy to prepare lunches! Enjoy these lunches and stay healthy. happy to help you achieve your goals (Please note these recipes do not belong to LTC TREE).
Chickpea Salad
INGREDIENTS:
- 15-ounce can chickpeas
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup English[…]
Vitamin C Can Help Fight Cancer
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a very strong antioxidant that can help strengthen your body and Antioxidants are molecules that boost and keep you immune system healthy. Studies show that consuming more vitamin C can improve your antioxidant blood levels as well as help the body fight against inflammation. Additionally, scientists and researchers at the University of Iowa confirm that higher doses of vitamin C could potentially fight off cancer cells, without causing harm to other cells in the body. Previously, many scientists have debated back and fourth about the effectiveness of vitamin C[…]
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