Category Archives: General Health

Every morning when we get out of bed, we walk to the bathroom, walk to the kitchen for a cup of coffee and breakfast, and eventually, we walk out the door to start our day. The ability to walk one place to another is an integral part of everyone’s day, yet approximately 8.5 million Americans—20 ...click here to read more

Spring is a time of renewal and awakening—it is the season for clearing up the cobwebs and paving the way for new beginnings. No wonder we tend to make more plans and try to be more active—there’s so much to do. But this is where the problem arises: we won’t have enough energy to fuel ...click here to read more

The elderly population is already at considerable risk for illness and injury, which may land them in the emergency department. However, a relatively less appreciated dilemma affecting the older and more experienced demographic is malnutrition, with an estimated seven million seniors in the U.S. over the age of 60 having to rely on charitable food ...click here to read more

According to a Swedish study, losing your sense of smell may be linked to an early death. The study goes on to report that people in the 40s and 50s with a poor sense of smell had a 20 percent increased risk of dying within 10 years, and not due to dementia or the like, ...click here to read more

A blood clot in the leg—known as deep vein thrombosis—can pose serious health risks. Deep vein thrombosis occurs deep within the body and the blood clot is often gelatinous and solid. Deep vein thrombosis commonly occurs in the lower leg or thigh but can occur elsewhere in the body. Your doctor may refer to a ...click here to read more

There is a famous quote that says “Eat to live but don’t live to eat.” Or shall we go one step further and say “Eat well to live well?” While choosing healthy foods is a smart thing to do at any age, eating healthy takes on even greater importance as you grow older and become ...click here to read more

Prostatitis (prostate inflammation) causes painful urination and urinary tract infections (UTIs) increase the risk of developing the condition. Prostatitis can be referred to as an infection of the prostate, but inflammation often occurs without a known infection. Roughly five to ten percent of prostatitis cases are caused by a bacterial infection, but luckily it does not ...click here to read more

If you have an overactive bladder, chances are that you’ve tried drugs and got little to no relief. This is not surprising, as in many cases, they do little or nothing to address the real cause of your overactive bladder. The best way to attend to an overactive bladder is to find out the cause and ...click here to read more

March is National Nutrition Month, so to keep you informed about nutrition, we have compiled a list of our top articles discussing nutrition and related topics including age-related macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, and heart health. Here you will learn about foods that will boost your immune system, help you lose weight, and even save money ...click here to read more

A study conducted by the independent research organization NORC at the University of Chicago suggests that as we grow older, our happiness grows too. The pessimism of the younger generation takes an optimistic turn later in life according to the results of the study. Despite the fact that being of old age brings with it ...click here to read more

Suffering from a fall can be scary, especially for elderly individuals living alone. Being immobilized or becoming injured not only causes immediate pain but may lead to further problems down the line. A research project completed by Swansea University Medical School aims to implement new guidelines for paramedics to help them make the right decisions ...click here to read more

The average person walks about 9,000 steps a day. That’s a total of around 93,000 miles in a lifetime. With a new car, there are no problems for the first 62,000 miles, but eventually, the mileage takes its toll—likewise, as you grow older, the impact of wear-and-tear manifests itself in many different forms on your ...click here to read more

Not getting proper food and nutrition on a daily basis can be detrimental to your health, regardless of your age. It is estimated that by the year 2035, one in four Canadians will be 65 years or older, and they will be especially prone to malnutrition and frailty. While these two conditions tend to go ...click here to read more

Antioxidants are one of the most popular health trends that can be found naturally in many foods. They have shown benefits, such as lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels, boosting the health of blood vessels and immune system, and reducing damage caused by free radicals. (Conquer the aging process with this one thing.) These powerful ...click here to read more