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4 Tips to Live Better in Retirement
The conceptions and realities of retirement have changed a great deal over the past several decades, giving many seniors misgivings about the future. But your golden years can be happy, healthy and productive, say experts. “For many individuals, confusion, fear and an overwhelming sense of powerlessness accompany the prospect of growing old in America. The…
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Tips to Avoid Overeating
For many people, the biggest hurdle in their quest to eat sensibly isn’t a question of what they should eat, but how much? If overeating is an issue you face, consider the following tips: • Stay hydrated. Thirst is often confused for hunger. Stay hydrated so that when true hunger strikes, you will know what…
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Three Tips for Surviving Cold and Flu Season
It’s that time of year again. From minor colds to severe flus and fevers, seasonal sicknesses are unpredictable and can sneak up on your family at any time. Unfortunately, even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cannot predict the timing, severity and length of a seasonal virus. Luckily, there are steps you can take…
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10 Tips to Stick with Your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions
Millions of Americans will make the resolution this New Year to lose weight. But goal setting is the easy part. Staying on the weight loss track and maintaining that weight loss is where the challenges begin. Here are 10 tips to help you stick with your weight loss resolution this New Year and beyond. •…
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Caring for Elderly Relatives: Making it Easier on Your Family
It can be difficult for families when an elderly loved one starts to weaken physically and mentally. While nursing homes are an option, most are extremely expensive, and most seniors would prefer to remain in familiar surroundings. Fortunately, there are now more choices available that can provide seniors the freedom to continue living safely in…
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Pre-Travel Advice Does Not Reduce the Risk of Falling Ill While Travelling
Travelling abroad involves risk of illnesses and carriage of antibiotic resistant bacteria, especially among students. Illnesses such as travellers’ diarrhoea and respiratory tract infections are most common. Even if travellers follow the travel medicine clinics’ advice on how to reduce risks during travel, the risk of falling ill is not reduced. This according to a…
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Three Tips for a Healthier C-Section Delivery
(StatePoint) Those precious moments in the delivery room after childbirth can be a profound and lasting experience for any mom: seeing your baby take his or her first breath, then holding your newborn for the first time. More than being a memorable experience, the immediate bonding after birth has health benefits for your child. According…
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Short Sleepers Are Four Times More Likely to Catch a Cold
A new study led by a UC San Francisco sleep researcher supports what parents have been saying for centuries: to avoid getting sick, be sure to get enough sleep. The team, which included researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, found that people who sleep six hours a night or less…
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Protect Your Eyes and Health from Harmful “Blue Light”
You already know to protect your eyes from harmful UV-light when you are outdoors. But did you know that another dangerous light emission is all around us — in our homes, our workplaces and in the palms of our hands? New research is illuminating the dangers of blue light, a high-energy wavelength of light emitted…
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What to Ask Your Doctor Before Scheduling Surgery
If you are planning to have surgery, you may be anxious. Asking the right questions before scheduling surgery can help ensure good care and give you a better idea of what to expect. Here are a few areas you may want to cover with your surgeon in advance of the big day. Reviewing Your Options…