Supplements
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Why is Vitamin B12 deficiency a concern for older people?
I have for some time noticed a Facebook friend complaining about the difficulty she’s experiencing getting her Vitamin B12 injections. I rather assumed this must be for a specific condition that she lives with, and let it pass me by. But now I’ve discovered that Vitamin B12 is actually really important, as it’s one of […]
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Unlocking Comfort: How CBD is Helping Seniors Solve Pain and Discomfort
Collaborative Post Since time immemorial, humans have relied on nature for sustenance as well as to ease all kinds of ailments. However, with the advent of modern medical science, humanity veered away from the use of plant-based traditional medicine in favor of synthetic forms of pharmaceutical drugs that relieve various ailments. Not only are they […]
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Essential Vitamins and Supplements for Whole Senior Health
Collaborative Post Reduced appetite and poor nutrient absorption can influence your nutritional needs as you grow older. Although food is the best source to incorporate essential vitamins in your diet to prevent age-related disorders and poor health, some seniors may not be able to consume a balanced, nutritious diet. That’s when you may need supplements […]
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CBD comes from cannabis, so it must be bad for me, right?
Collaborative Post CBD is short for cannabidiol, and it is one of over 100 cannabinoids found in cannabis plants. CBD is a non-psychoactive compound, meaning it does not produce the “high” associated with the drug THC, regularly referred to as cannabis. Cannabinoids are believed to work together synergistically, meaning they can enhance or reduce each […]
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Say goodbye to excess water in your body
Collaborative Post Feeling puffy, heavy and putting on extra weight? It’s possible that you are experiencing water retention. Although water is essential for us to live, excess water in the body is not good. Here are some suggested ways to get rid of retained water from the body. However, before we get into ways to […]
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Morning Vs. Night: When’s The Best Time To Take Vitamins?
Collaborative Post With so many types of vitamins out there, it’s often difficult to keep up with how and when to take them. Whether you’re taking a few different supplements or starting out with something new, this guide will take you through the best times of day to take your vitamins. Please note that this […]
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Is Vitamin C deficiency a serious health issue for older people?
Scurvy isn’t just a sickness for sailors in past times. Older people have been found to be lacking in the vitamin at a time when they need higher levels to help stay healthy and fight off infections. Deficiency could even be linked to the greater effects of Covid-19 in care home residents. Vitamin C advocate […]
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5 tips to feel good when you’re staying home for the summer
Collaborative Post The rules around what we can and can’t do around travel and vacations are changing at a rapid pace. The chances are though that our older family members won’t all feel entirely comfortable about a holiday away from home for a while to come. So how can we and they get back that […]
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Can we delay the symptoms of dementia?
When They Get Older reader Roger Burgess has been looking at some suggestions around the causes of, and possible ways of delaying, the symptoms of dementia. Here are some of the ideas he has discovered. Roger is at pains to emphasise that he is not a physician or academic – but he has been affected […]
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A focus on vitamin D – how the “sunshine” vitamin can improve health
Update July 2021: Evidence suggests that lack of vitamin D can lead to more hospitalisations due to Covid-19, but isn’t linked to greater mortality rates. Read more indepth analysis of studies on vitamin D and health here. Dr David Mantle, nutritional adviser at Pharma Nord, discusses the importance of vitamin D to health in an […]
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