Regular Exercise Improves Quality of Life We all want our parents to remain as active and independent as possible, and we want the same thing for ourselves! Regular exercise is pivotal for seniors. Seniors are at greater risk for disease, lost mobility and falls than any other age group. Conversely, they often realize the positive effects of exercise more quickly than other age groups. If your parent hasn’t been exercising, it can be difficult to get started. 7 tips to start a new exercise…

Dementia Dementia is nearly the four letter word of aging. No one wants to watch their parents or partners fade away into a loss of memories and recognition. For so long it seemed that all we could do was sit back and hope the “d-word” didn’t come along. That is until now. The correlation between moving our bodies and maintaining our intellect is strengthening. It has long been presumed that there was a link between physical activity and keeping dementia at bay, but there was little concrete…

How Food Affects Your Mind Have you ever wondered what you can do to help keep your mind sharp and at its best? The choices you make in your diet do not just affect your waistline. Although our genes do play a role in if we acquire certain degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, the brain is a powerful organ and feeding it the optimum fuel or “brain food” is proven to keep it performing at its optimum level. Make sure to include these top five brain foods to your daily diet for their…

10 Heart Health Tips For Women 1. Know the facts Cardiovascular disease is the number 1 killer of women over age 25 in the United States. 2. Don’t smoke Even one or two cigarettes a day dramatically increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious conditions. 3. Exercise Just 30 minutes of brisk walking reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer, too. 4. Manage your weight Normal body mass index (BMI) ranges from 18.5 to…

What is a Hysterectomy? Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. It ends menstruation and the ability to become pregnant. Depending on the reason for the surgery, a hysterectomy may also involve the removal of other organs and tissue. A partial hysterectomy is the removal of the upper part of the uterus. A total (or complete) hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and cervix. A total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is the removal of the uterus, cervix,…

The Symptoms of Heart Failure The symptoms of heart failure may be mild to severe. The symptoms are related to the changes that occur in your heart and body (see below) and are the same in women as men. However, women seem to have more shortness of breath and more difficulty exercising than men. They also have swelling around their ankles more frequently than men. You may have one or all of these symptoms below. Sometimes, people with weakened or abnormal heart muscles do not have any…

Heart Failure Treatment Plan With the right care, heart failure will not stop you from doing the things you enjoy. Your prognosis or outlook for the future will depend on how well your heart muscle is functioning, your symptoms, and how well you respond to and follow your treatment plan. In general, women with heart failure survive longer than men with heart failure 1-2 but remain symptomatic (ie. shortness of breath) and functionally more limited 3-4. Women with heart failure also require…

Regular Screenings and Immunizations Staying healthy requires regular attention and screenings and immunizations are part of that. However, it’s easy to lose track of what you need, when and how often. Below is a list that will keep you on schedule: General preventive care screenings and immunizations Breast cancer screening, starting at age 40, with mammograms every 1-2 years for all women, especially between the ages of 50-79. Cervical cancer screening, starting at age…

Menopause presents many challenges to women, including mood swings, changes in sleep patterns and weight gain. The weight gain isn’t from menopause, per se, but because our metabolism slows with each decade. Peggy Zeller discusses how you can take on the battle of the bulge with these weight loss tips.

Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri discusses a type-2 diabetes diagnosis and how the first line treatment for diabetes is diet, exercise and prevention.

Caring for your skin can be a challenge during menopause. Check out Dr. Silvia Rotemberg’s skin care regimen to restore, stimulate and protect your precious skin.

Do you have any knowledge about natural antidepressants compared to medical?

6 Tips to Help you Make Exercise a Lifelong Routine Make short term goals. Big change does not occur over night. With time, you will notice you have improved and made strides toward your target exercise goal. Find an Activity that Fits into your SchedulePick a time of day that you feel the best to exercise. Write it down as you would other appointments. Don’t depend on exercise classes to meet your exercise needs. If you miss the class one day, use that time to take a walk outside or in the…

Complementary and Alternative Therapies Complementary and alternative therapies are medical treatments that are considered nontraditional. They include: Dietary and herbal supplements Acupuncture Chiropractic Massage therapy Biofeedback Homeopathy Eating certain foods that are thought to prevent disease or heal Alternative treatments are often used alone, while complementary treatments are alternative treatments that are used in combination with traditional treatments, such as…

Mood Swings During Menopause Declining estrogen levels associated with menopause can cause more than those pesky hot flashes, it can also make a woman experience the following emotions: Irritability Feelings of sadness Anxiety Difficulty concentrating Fatigue Mood changes Tension If you are feeling irritable and sad there is a good chance it could be related to menopause, but the above listed symptoms are not linked only to menopause but also depression. There are a number…

Garlic belongs to the Allium class of bulbshaped plants, which also includes onions, chives, leeks and scallions. It contains healthy photochemicals (substances thought to protect against disease and boost the immune system) and fiber.

Studies show an association between increased intake of garlic and reduced risk of certain cancers, including cancers of the stomach, colon, esophagus, pancreas and breast.

Ladies, aren't you worth the time, energy and money to focus on your own health? Dr. Holly L. Thacker explains why women need to put their own health first.

Dr. Holly L. Thacker talks about how there are so many misconceptions about female hormones. Kind of like the misconceptions about women!

What is a Portion Size? Finding it hard to determine what a serving or portion size is? Below are some ways you can picture a serving or portion size using everyday objects. Note: hand and finger sizes vary from person to person! These are GUIDES only. The bread, cereal, rice and pasta group 1 cup of potatoes, rice, pasta = is a tennis ball, ice cream scoop 1 pancake = is a compact disc (CD) 1/2 cup cooked rice = is a cupcake wrapper full 1 piece of cornbread = is a bar of soap 1…

Benefits of Proper Nutrition During Menopause Looking for a “menopause diet,” a magical mix of foods and supplements that will allow you to sail through your change of life without so much as a hot flash or an extra pound? Sorry, the cure-all diet doesn’t exist. But that doesn’t mean what you eat during mid-life is unimportant. Actually, your diet matters more now than it did when you were younger. Your metabolism is slowing and your muscle mass is decreasing. Your body is producing less…