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The average person consumes about 20 times more salt than the body needs, putting themselves at risk of health complications. However, there are a lot of foods that are low sodium – you can try a low sodium diet to maintain good health. Table salt is the main source of sodium. Our bodies only need ...click here to read more

Two new studies have come out that reveal the high cost of living with untreated hearing loss. The studies suggest that seniors who are unaware or do not treat their hearing loss tend to endure higher medical bills than a person who does treat their hearing loss. One study analyzed data from over 77,000 U.S. ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is known as the silent killer because it doesn’t present many symptoms, yet it can take such a huge negative toll on your health. Often, when blood pressure is discussed, consequences of the heart are brought up, but did you know that living with hypertension can also negatively impact the brain too? ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is irreversible but can be improved with the use of hearing aids. Hearing is important for health not only because it allows us the ability to hear sounds, conversations, and warnings, but because it plays a large role in our cognitive health. It has been extensively studied that among those with hearing loss, ...click here to read more

Glaucoma is a chronically progressive condition that can lead to permanent blindness. It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Blindness from glaucoma is due to chronically raised intraocular pressure that results in damage to the optic nerve. A sub-category of glaucoma is referred to as normal tension glaucoma (NTG) because the ...click here to read more

Being over the age of 60 can bring with it many different health changes. One health problem deals with the brain. The risk of memory loss increases as we get older, but new research suggests that seniors are underestimating their memory loss. The latest findings suggest that among surveyed seniors, only 28 percent felt that ...click here to read more

We all know that having more HDL cholesterol than LDL cholesterol is ideal for good heart health, but if you’re a woman, having more good cholesterol can also help protect your brain. Developing dementia can negatively impact a person’s life. As memory declines, so can many abilities and functions. Being forgetful can put a person’s ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is a common occurrence as we age, but it is not an inevitable part of aging. Unlike other areas of health that may be treated to improve them, once hearing loss occurs it cannot be brought back. Hearing loss is a serious condition, and not just because it affects your ability to hear. ...click here to read more

We have all heard stories about someone we know who was seriously injured by a slip-and-fall and worried about whether or not it would be us next. The sad truth is the risk of injury after a fall only increases as we age and can be doubly as likely if we also suffer from cognitive ...click here to read more

In recent years, scientists have discovered a much deeper connection between the gut and the brain than what was believed to exist before. The truth of the matter appears to be that the health of either the brain or the stomach has an impact on the other. A new study has found evidence that shows ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing medical epidemic among the older generations, one that causes a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide because there currently are no treatment options or cures. Since the population of adults over the age of 65 is expected to more than double in the next two decades, finding new indicators of ...click here to read more

Falls are dangerous for older adults, as they can lead to disability, health complications, and even injury-related deaths. It has long been believed that to prevent falls, you should take calcium and vitamin D. But this notion of supplementation is being challenged and replaced with different advice. Researchers suggest that to reduce the risk of ...click here to read more

Many people take a daily aspirin to reduce their risk of a cardiovascular-related condition. A recent study further explored the benefits and risks of taking a daily low-dose aspirin in older adults without prior cardiovascular events, dementia, or physical disability in people who were free of medical conditions requiring daily aspirin use. The study revealed ...click here to read more

The importance of lowering and managing blood pressure is continuously stressed, as high blood pressure is linked with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. But research findings have uncovered another benefit of lowering your blood pressure. Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference suggests that treating high blood pressure aggressively could protect ...click here to read more