Editorial Staff
Found in: Diet & Nutrition
As we get older, many of us hear the same advice from friends, family and even physicians: stay active and eat well. Yet one common bit of dietary advice—a low-sodium diet—may be linked to health problems that interfere with your ability to remain active.
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Adam Gorlick
Found in: Mental Health
A Stanford University study attempted to answer the question: are American seniors who say they're happy simply part of an era that predisposed them to good cheer? Or do most people have it within themselves to reach their golden years with a smile?
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Diane Carbo
Successful aging requires planning. Boomers have indicated loud and clear that they want to remain in their homes and communities as they age. Yet they ignore the most important factor that will help them achieve the goal to age successfully at home.
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Lin Schreiber
A friend recently asked if I had any suggestions for “how not to be just another old lady.” It was an interesting question, in light of the fact that many mornings I wonder, who is that aging woman staring back at me in the mirror?
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Diane Carbo
Found in: Home Care
When considering the cost of home care vs. assisted living costs, there are many factors to take into consideration. Although many realize the need for financial preparation, most do not investigate the cost and options of future care needs.
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James Lorry
Found in: Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can affect all age groups, but one age group in particular is more susceptible. If you suspect you might be suffering from age-related hearing loss, you’re not alone. Age-related hearing loss (presbyacusis) affects people over the age of 60.
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Diane Carbo
There are now 22 million senior homeowners in the U.S. 85% of them want to stay in their homes for the balance of their remaining years. It’s important to make this decision as early as possible so they may make necessary changes to the home over time.
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Lin Schreiber
You no longer have to look forward to your parents’ old age. Much research is pointing toward what life coaches have instinctively known—it is the strength of your personal foundation and development of certain capabilities that keep you young and vital.
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Diane Carbo
Hobbies have a mind-body connection; they are important activities for senior citizens, and are an important part of healthy aging. Active seniors are proof that you can enjoy better health and have fun doing it.
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Dr. Matthew Edlund, MD, MOH
Found in: LN Body Clocks
In a world of increasing pharmaceutical prices, some drugs are cheap. One is light. Whether in the form of sunlight or artificial light, light can be used to treat a large variety of ills, including Alzheimer's disease.
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