Three Tips for Healthy Aging
The second stage of life can be the most fulfilling for some. You may have finally mastered the secret to inner peace, wisdom, and self love. For others, the second stage of life brings upon new worries associated with an aging body and declining health however, there are secrets to healthy aging!
Eat Well
As you age you will really begin to notice the benefits of eating healthy foods versus the damage unhealthy foods can have on your body. You will find that you feel more energized when fueling your body with whole foods and[…]
Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
For several decades now on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day, thousands of American shoppers will hit all of their favorite retailers in search of the best “Black Friday” deals of the year. Likewise, on the Monday following Thanksgiving Day, thousands of shoppers will logon to their favorite websites for some online shopping every, “Cyber Monday”. The obvious difference between both of these shopping holidays is that one, (Cyber Monday) takes place online while the other(Black Friday) occurs live and in stores! Regardless of your reservations against shopping, I’m sure you have a wishlist[…]
How Do I Bring up Long-term Care to my Parents?
Are you planning on getting together with mom and dad for the holidays? Perhaps, you are also thinking this may be a good time to broach the subject of long-term care but are left feeling uneasy on how that conversation may go. Do not worry as you are not the only adult reluctant to discuss the subject with their elderly parents. For years and years we grew up calling on mom and dad for advise on both life and finances, so naturally it can[…]
Is Heart Damage Reversible?
Over 23 million people around the world have and will continue to experience heart failure or heart attacks. Heart failure can trigger a heart attack which can then lead to heart damage that restricts the heart from pumping blood the way it is accustomed to. As time passes, the heart tissue can become irreversibly scarred and damaged which can lead to even further heart failure and even death. Have you suffered a heart attack already? Are you afraid this has greatly jeopardized your heart[…]
What is IMST and Can it Lower Blood Pressure?
New studies reveal that Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training or (IMST) can improve your blood pressure health and lower your risk for heart attack. IMST was also shown to enhance individual’s cognitive skills as well as reflexes in a study presented at the annual Experimental Biology Conference in Florida.
Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training involves the strength training of the muscles utilized during breathing. This technique is strengthened using a hand held device referred to as a inspiratory muscle trainer, which helps train the muscled. Inspiratory muscle trainers[…]
Cats can Actually Improve Quality of Life in Elderly
This chilling weather, although quite a bit too frosty in some parts, serves as a fun reminder that the holiday season is upon us! The malls and tv ads included have already re-geared all of their marketing efforts to reflect all things Christmas. Some of us, love to get into the cheerful holiday spirit, while others of us may attempt to drown out the sound of Mariah Carey’s voice. Nonetheless, we have all likely began to rack our brains on what gifts to gift this holiday season. Shopping for friends and family[…]