Senior's Health
How to Sharpen Your Memory at Any Age -- Many people experience memory problems, regardless of age, sex, or other factors. So don't think that only aging people can experience forgetfulness, because everyone may encounter memory loss from time to time.
Need to Thrive Instead of Just Survive Even Though You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis? -- Has rheumatoid arthritis made a permanent home in your body? If your answer is "yes," then you may be wondering if the rest of your life is going to be spoiled because of physical pain and discomfort.
Depression is NOT a Normal Part of Aging -- Do you think that elders are supposed to be gloomy and depressed? Let me tell you that depression is NOT a normal part of aging. It is a medical condition that can and should be treated at any age. Untreated depression in the elderly is more likely to lead to suicide than in any other age group. If you're over 65 or care for someone who is, you need to know that DEPRESSION IS NOT A NORMAL PART OF AGING. In fact, it is not normal at any age.
Influenza (Flu): The Simple Facts and the Cures -- Influenza is commonly called or known as 'the flu', it is a contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. Although the flu affects both sexes and all age groups, kids and senior citizens tend to get it the most. The illness even has its own season, which is from November to April, with most of the cases occurring between late December and early March.
Protect Your Joints and Reduce Arthritis with Glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulfate -- Osteoarthritis is perhaps the fastest growing form of arthritis in the United States. According to the Arthritis Foundation, one third of all adult Americans have x-ray evidence of osteoarthritis. Last year over 7 million visits to the doctor were osteoarthritis related which is second to cardiovascular disease in America. As we age this number is going to increase unless we take steps to stop arthritis.
Eye Exam Warning Signs Save Seniors Lives -- Since significant health problems can be detected in a comprehensive eye exam, it pays to keep sight of your annual eye exam.
Cataracts, Complications, Rezoom and Restore -- A Cataract is the gradual opacification, and yellowing of the natural lens in the eye. The most common type is called Senile, or Nuclear type, and results from the absorption of high energy light over a period of years.
Diabetes and Baby Boomers: Why Their Aging is a Recipe for an Epidemic -- According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 18.3% (8.6 million) of Americans age 60 and older have diabetes. Not only is the risk for Type 2 diabetes more common as people get older, but physical, financial and medical issues are often compounded as people age. As many as 50% of Type 2 diabetes happens in those aged 55 and older.
Aging and Migraines -- Aging is a fact of life. Getting older means increasing frailty and susceptibility to illness, but it can also be a boon to migraineurs (people who experience migraine headaches). Only 2-10% of the elderly population experiences migraines (as opposed to up to 28% of adults under 65), and elderly women are still more likely to have them than their male counterparts.
What's the Big Deal About Hearing Loss? -- There are more than 30 million Americans who suffer from hearing loss. Although hearing loss is common in seniors over the age of 65, it is now affecting more youngsters and baby boomers. Statistics have shown that about 14% of people between the ages of 45 and 64 have some hearing loss. This is significant as hearing loss can adversely affect them at work and in their personal life.