You are correct that staying properly hydrated is particularly important during the summer months. Warmer temperatures and increased physical activity can lead to more fluid loss through sweating, making it essential to replenish fluids to maintain optimal health and well-being. Here are some tips to ensure adequate hydration during the summer: Drink plenty of water: …
Stress is a part of life. Truly, it doesn’t matter what age a person is, they will and do experience stress. Children feel the stress of doing well in school and learning how to navigate social situations. Adults feel the stress of responsibilities to their work, their families, and to their households. Seniors feel the …
Eating right and staying fit are important no matter what your age. You know that as you get older your appetite has changed, your taste buds have changed and you prefer foods today you may not have cared for when you were younger. The same is true of your elderly parents. And while personal preferences …
The longer we can have good health, the better! This includes our mental and emotional health as well as our physical health. Our physical health is our responsibility and as we age it becomes more important for us to understand that we can and do have some control over our health. This isn’t to …
Happy Heart Health Month! February is here and Valentines is around the corner. In celebration of the heart theme, let’s all take a moment and do something to help out our own heart’s health. Take care of you’re heart and it will take care of you! Reposted from www.goredforwomen.org/ 1. Get active Daily physical activity increases your length and quality of …
Good nutrition is important in order that people live life to its fullest. Good nutrition is a balance of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water in the foods we eat. A healthy diet helps to provide energy; build, repair, and maintain body tissues and regulate body processes. When meals are eaten in the …
In the U.S., over one million Americans suffer from Parkinson’s disease (approximately 10 million worldwide). Every year, 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s. The frequency and severity of this disease increases with age. An estimated four percent of people with Parkinson’s disease are diagnosed before the age of 50. Unfortunately, many of us do not …
Consider these odds: If you play the Powerball lottery, your chances of winning the grand prize are about 1 in 175 million. But whether you’re a woman or a man, your chances of dying from heart disease are 1 in 4. It’s a sobering thought, especially if, like me, you have a family history of …
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