Senior Health
Easing the Burden on Caregivers of Patients with Prostate Cancer
The prostate is a walnut-size gland that produces seminal fluid and nourishes sperm. Despite its small size, it’s the source of one of the most common cancers men are likely to develop. More than 240,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, and 97 percent of those diagnosed are 50 or older. These numbers […]
Essential Diet Tips for Seniors
“You are what you eat.” This principle is what everyone should always be keeping in mind. Opting to lean proteins, green leafy vegetables, colorful fruits and whole grains will make you feel and look fantastic both inside and out. This is applicable not only throughout the old age, but as well as with the younger […]
Get On the Move The Joy of Exercise
A recent BBC Horizon documentary investigated scientific evidence that it is possible to get fit by exercising for just 20 seconds three times a week. Barry Kennedy looks at ways to improve your fitness and mobility as you age. Sounds incredible doesn’t it? But there is evidence to suggest that it works. However, as with […]
Yoga for Senior Citizens
Yoga may seem like a fad for young people, but there’s plenty of good reasons for senior citizens to do it too. Many of the physical improvements that result from yoga directly address the health concerns of older individuals. Getting involved in the exercise may lead to a number of important benefits. Most experts agree that […]
Why Socializing Helps Keep the Mind Sharp in Old Age
Advances in medical science are allowing people to live much longer than our ancestors. With this increased longevity people experience a decline in their physical function and perhaps even more devastatingly, loss of cognitive functions. Memory loss is becoming more common among the elderly. Naturally this is upsetting to both them and their loved ones. […]