Health issues
Meeting the physical challenges of later years
3 Great Ways to Boost Health as You Get Older
Collaborative Post It’s empowering to realise that it’s never too late to start thinking about preserving your health and making lifestyle changes to facilitate better health in your senior years. You have the power to shape your future health. A Sport England review found that more over-55s are becoming more active, and this can only […]
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Revolutionising Mobility: The Evolution of Electric Wheelchairs Through the Decades
Collaborative Post Mobility is a crucial aspect of independence and quality of life for those with limited movement. One device that has played a transformative role in this is the electric wheelchair. From its humble beginnings to the modern marvels of technology we see today, the electric wheelchair has evolved significantly, enhancing mobility and bringing […]
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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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