Since 1990, global life expectancy has gone up. On average, people live more than six years longer than they did in 1990. That goes for both men and women. However, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been complications on … [Read more...]
Heart Disease and Changes in the Brain
A new study from the George Institute for Global Health indicates that heart disease can lead to changes in the brain and how it works. The changes that were noticed included alterations to the blood vessels that impact blood … [Read more...]
Fending Off IBS as You Age
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS, is a condition that impacts thousands of people in the U.S. It is uncomfortable and can lead to other health problems. This can be especially tough for elderly individuals to cope … [Read more...]
Tips for Helping Seniors Build Muscle
A few days ago, I posted a blog about how strength training and building muscle can help some populations live longer lives. Today’s post is geared toward helping you to get started doing this. Before I go too deep … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Strength Training
A new study indicates that when women take part in strength training exercise, they tend to live longer lives. That’s what the research coming out of Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, California, says. The study looked … [Read more...]
Top Ways to Stay Independent as You Age
One of the biggest concerns that people have as they get older is their independence. The vast majority of people want to maintain the lifestyles that they have lived for as long as possible. No one wants to need to rely on others to make … [Read more...]
Why Finding a Physician Specializing in Seniors is Tough
There’s a big disparity in the selection pool when it comes to doctors that specialize in senior care. As of 2021, there were only about 7,300 U.S. based physicians that specialized in geriatric care, according to one survey. To put it in … [Read more...]
Steps to Take to Help Fight Growing Waitlists
One of the biggest issues that we see negatively impacting seniors in the care industry right now is a lack of providers. More and more often, seniors in need are finding themselves placed on waitlists for these services, with no end in … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Back Surgery for Seniors
A recent study found that one in eight seniors–more than ten percent–that have back surgery end up back in the hospital for more treatment within a month or less. Over the course of six months after release, more than one in four find … [Read more...]
Should You Take Aspirin Daily?
Currently, international guidelines regarding aspirin usage state that those who are between 50 to 59 that have had a risk of cardiovascular disease higher than ten percent for ten or more years might benefit from taking low doses of … [Read more...]
Is GoodRx Everything It Seems to Be?
You’ve likely seen commercials that mention the wonderful things that GoodRx can do when it comes to helping you save on the cost of your medications. You might have even seen the little advertisements and flyers that a lot of pharmacies … [Read more...]
The Link Between Muscle and Heart Disease
New research indicates that muscle mass isn’t necessarily an indicator of heart health as once thought. It’s not quite as easy as this, however. More muscle area doesn’t lead to a lower risk of heart attack as previously … [Read more...]