Monthly Archives: February 2018

Ageism
Fighting Ageism in America Experts have proven that negative attitudes about aging can actually decrease life expectancy. On average, these people live seven and a half years less than peers with positive attitudes about their increasing age. Ageist attitudes can negatively impact older persons mental health, as well as physical […]

Fighting Ageism in America

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Hemophilia
What is Hemophilia? Hemophilia refers to a group of blood disorders, in which clotting does not occur like it’s supposed to. Clotting is what makes your body stop bleeding when you are cut. Defects in blood vessels, blood platelets, and coagulation mechanisms are all reason for bleeding disorders. Bleeding disorders […]

What Is Hemophilia?

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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C & Baby Boomers What Is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver. Some drugs, diseases, toxins, and infections can cause hepatitis. Also, hepatitis refers to 3 types of viral infections that affect the liver. You may have heard of type A, B and C. […]

Hepatitis C and Baby Boomers

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hearing loss
Age-Related Hearing Loss Presbycusis is the medical term for the slow hearing loss that older people develop. It is one of the most common afflictions that affect older adults. Within the inner ear, lie tiny hair cells which help with hearing. These hairs pick up sound waves and help your […]

Age-Related Hearing Loss

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Presidents' Day
Happy Presidents’ Day! Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s birthday, is held on the third Monday of February. This federal holiday honors the past presidents of the United States.  Different states celebrate this federal holiday differently. For example, some states focus more on Abraham Lincoln than Washington, because he had […]

Happy Presidents’ Day!

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New Stroke Guidelines
New Stroke Guidelines New stroke guidelines, released on Wednesday, could transform the lives of people affected by strokes. Doctors may be able to minimize, even prevent, long-term damage of a stroke six to 24 hours after it has occurred. One out of three stroke patients could fully recover instead of […]

New Stroke Guidelines

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Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Back Pain Viewed as a non-traditional method, acupuncture can help manage lower back and neck pain. Patients usually seek more traditional forms of relief, such as physical therapy or chiropractics, before seeking out acupuncture. However, more and more physicians are recognizing the treatment for back pain as a […]

Acupuncture Treatments for Pain

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financial scams targeting seniors
Financial Scams Targeting Seniors Scammers take advantage of more and more seniors every day. This type of crime is considered low risk, as the crime is difficult to prosecute. The reasons are heartbreaking but obvious. People typically suffer from memory loss and confusion as they age, which make them an […]

Financial Scams Targeting Seniors

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heart health
We’re well into February – the month for sweethearts. More importantly, it’s the month for heart health. As the American Heart Month, February is the time of year to evaluate your heart health and make sure you’re doing everything to prevent heart-related illnesses. Though men are historically more at risk […]

Take Care of Your Heart this Valentines!

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yoga poses for seniors
Yoga Poses For Seniors The low impact nature of yoga makes it a perfect workout for people who desire less a strenuous exercise routine. The strength and flexibility yoga helps prevent injury and health maladies, such as arthritis. Certain yoga poses for seniors can maintain balance, muscle mass, and joint […]

Yoga Poses For Seniors

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