Some foods are particularly good at helping to lower cholesterol. They deliver a good dose of soluble fiber, which binds cholesterol and its precursors in the digestive system and drags them out of the body before they get into circulation. Others provide polyunsaturated fats, which directly lower LDL. • Oats. An easy way to start lowering cholesterol is to choose [...]
Getting enough good-quality sleep is essential to staying healthy and aging well. Certain sleep problems such as sleep apnea require medical treatment, but Harvard Medical School has provided 10 simple steps that can help you overcome general sleep difficulties, including insomnia. 1. Stick to a consistent sleep schedule and routine. A set sleep routine will “train” you to fall asleep [...]
When you are “with it,” you know it. You also know when you are “off your game.” If you find that you lack the pep you once had, the good news is that you can end the blahs. Harvard Medical School doctors have published a report, Boosting Your Energy, which will expand your understanding of the factors that affect your [...]
It’s a fact that, on average, women live longer than men. More than half (57 percent) of women ages 65 and older are female. By age 85, 67 percent are women. The average lifespan is about five years longer for women than men in the United States and seven years longer worldwide. A glance around most assisted living facilities shows [...]
It’s an indisputable fact that seniors today are living longer, living better, and doing more than at any time in history. It’s almost as though they have imbibed from a fountain of youth. And surely there is such a fountain. Herodotus (circa 425 BC) wrote of a spring in Ethiopia to which Ethiopians attributed their long life. Alexander the Great [...]
Stretching should not cause pain or serious fatigue. You may feel some discomfort that goes away when tension is released, but there should be no pain. Some basic guidelines for exercises for seniors follow: Start slowly. Chances are it’s taken years for you to get this stiff. It’s not going to be fixed in a day. Drink plenty of fluids, [...]
By Dr. Aaron Williams, DC Dr. Aaron Williams, DC is a graduate of Life University and vice president of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association central district. Peripheral neuropathy is a serious condition that is affecting more and more Americans at an alarming rate. The condition which affects the “peripheral” (hands and feet), is a deterioration of the nerves that go [...]
By Wayne Mogielnick, Wake Forest Baptist Can lung cancer in longtime smokers be caught before it’s too late? Yes. “For some patients, the perception is that lung cancer is terminal, but that’s not always the case,” says Dr. Christina Bellinger, a pulmonologist at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. “Lung cancer screening has proven effective in detecting lung cancer when it’s [...]
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) echoes the dietary guidelines recommended for the general public; that is, a diet centered on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (peas and beans), and low-fat dairy products. However, do pay special attention to your carbohydrate intake. Vegetables, fruits, and whole grains provide more nutrition per calorie than refined carbohydrates and tend to be rich in [...]
