Health issues
Meeting the physical challenges of later years
Maintaining Leg Health in Later Life: Tips to Prevent Varicose Veins and Venous Diseases
Collaborative Post As we age, taking good care of our legs becomes ever-more essential. Healthy legs help ensure mobility and independence which are crucial components of quality of life in later years. Unfortunately, aging also brings with it certain risks like varicose veins or venous diseases that could wreak havoc with our leg health, leading […]
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Why Seniors Shouldn’t Face Their Health Journey Alone
Collaborative Post As you might already know, getting older can come with its fair share of health challenges, and navigating them alone can be tough. Generally speaking, there’s a major problem with loneliness and isolation when it comes to seniors, and while yes, this does affect mental health and even cognitive health, being more socially […]
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Managing Chronic Pain in Seniors: Practical Tips for Caregivers
Collaborative Post As our loved ones age, managing chronic pain isn’t uncommon. Conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, and joint issues are all too common among seniors, impacting their mobility and quality of life. For caregivers, finding effective and safe ways to help manage this discomfort is vital. Fortunately, alternative treatments, such as those available through Releaf, […]
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Achieving better sleep and why it matters
Sleep or lack of it is a topic that worries many of us, and it seems to get harder to achieve good quality sleep as we get older. This is a bit of a problem for our health. It’s suggested that as well as contributing to numerous health issues, such as chronic challenges such as […]
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Thyroid Health and Stress: Managing Stress Levels
Collaborative Post As I look back at my years as an endocrinologist, I think of the thyroid and the stress we face every day as somehow moving together and creating a kind of music. It is a matter of both annoyance and amazement, not too dissimilar to a puzzling dance where a wrong step ruins […]
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Maintaining Your Health and Vitality as You Age
Collaborative Post Ageing is part of life but doesn’t mean you have to lose your health and vitality. With the right habits and care you can live a full and vibrant life into your 60s and beyond. Here we’ll look at the key ways to maintain your health and vitality as you age, from exercise […]
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Four factors that contribute to a contented life
Collaborative Post Everyone is an individual, but when you zoom out a little, you see that we’re more similar than we are different. The vast majority of people want to simply be happy and content — and once you achieve it, life becomes pretty straightforward. Of course, “achieving it” is often easier said than done. […]
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Age-Defying Confidence: Understanding Nonsurgical Cosmetic Procedures for Seniors
Collaborative Post ‘Ageing is a fact of life, looking your age is not’ Dr. Howard Murad Age-related skin changes start in 30s, and by 40s, they are quite evident. The low estrogen levels of menopause mean decreased collagen production, resulting in skin thinning, loss of elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Although […]
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Breathwork vs Meditation: Why Choosing Breathwork Could Transform Your Practice
Collaborative Post Today, more and more people are turning toward holistic approaches to health and wellness like yoga and meditation as we learn how much stress can impact our bodies. However, perhaps one of the most beneficial practices is just now entering main-stream culture – breathwork. But what is breathwork and what are the benefits? […]
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What is dysphasia and why is it a challenge for an older person?
Dysphasia is a language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate. It’s often caused by damage to the areas of the brain responsible for language due to neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or brain tumours. For older people, dysphasia can be concerning and even dangerous for several reasons. Communication Dysphasia impairs […]
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