January 23, 2008
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is an extremely drug-resistant bacterium, also known as a superbug. A form of staph, the MRSA bacteria can be spread by touching...
December 4, 2007
Applying the art of steadfastness in your yoga practice can be a lifelong journey. Yet begin today, and you will be inspired by the positive transformation of your mind, moods...
November 6, 2007
Everyone occasionally experiences feeling overwhelmed or out of touch. Yoga has an amazing ability to help train your mind and body to stay in the present and live peacefully.
November 3, 2007
Millions of women in the U.S. are given bone drugs to prevent osteoporosis. With the simple steps given here, you can take care of your bones without taking dangerous drugs. By...
October 11, 2007
Insomnia does not refer to the number of hours you sleep. What counts is whether you wake up refreshed and able to function the next day. These tips will definitely help you sleep...
September 20, 2007
Senior Citizens have special heath issues that can shorten life; as we age, we become vulnerable to accidents and health problems. Here are some tips on how to stay alive and healthy.
March 29, 2007
Understanding that the prefix "peri" means "around" helps explain the meaning of perimenopause. Perimenopause is the time around menopause, both the years...
March 27, 2007
From 1991-2006, the National Institutes of Health ran the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), a long-term study that focused on strategies to prevent diseases that affect women. ...
February 15, 2007
Age spots, also commonly known as liver spots or sun spots, are those flat, brownish black skin discolorations that are often seen on people who are advancing in years. Age spots...
January 31, 2007
Note: Always call 911 as soon as you suspect that a medical emergency has occurred.
The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, warns...
December 4, 2006
Hearing impairment has far reaching implications not only for the individual with the loss, but also for those close to them. A recent study by the University of Florida indicates...
November 17, 2006
The very words cataract surgery are enough to inspire fear of blindness for many. It doesn't have to be that way. In most cases, the fear is unwarranted. The fact is that cataract...
November 16, 2006
In most cases, elderly individuals can enjoy the benefits of some type of regular exercise. A few seniors, however, will be too frail for certain types of exercise. For others,...
November 14, 2006
Laser eye surgery is a term commonly thought to be synonymous with refractive eye surgery. Well-known refractive surgical procedures like PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), LASEK...
November 11, 2006
One of the most difficult decisions you will ever have to make is that of moving an elderly loved one to a nursing home. Yet there are times when the severity of a senior's...
November 3, 2006
LASIK eye surgery is a great option for many people who suffer from poor vision. The word LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, a procedure to correct nearsightedness,...
October 29, 2006
It is important that adult children know that memory loss is a sign of old age. By the time a person is in their late seventies, they will have lost approximately 10 percent of...
September 26, 2006
It comes as no surprise that every ostomy patient is physically unique, since we all accept that each person on earth is physically unique. So it should come as no surprise that...
September 19, 2006
Looking for a Lasik surgeon? Many people struggle with poor vision and yearn for a reasonable solution. Lasik surgery can dramatically improve your vision, and Lasik surgeons...
September 12, 2006
All aspects of caring for your ostomy bag will to some extent depend on what kind of bag you have chosen, but some general guidelines will be useful to everyone when it comes to...
September 11, 2006
If you're preparing for the changes in your daily routine that an ostomy bag will bring, this article and its links will provide you with information about cleaning an ostomy bag. ...
June 18, 2006
Millions of people suffer from arthritis pain every day of their lives. Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), or rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder) can...
June 12, 2006
Alzheimer's Disease is a disease feared by many. With no known cure for Alzheimer's Disease (AD), treatment focuses on the symptoms, and in helping to maintain the highest...
June 6, 2006
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia in the world today. A progressive deterioration of the brain, AD most commonly affects adults in middle to late...
May 13, 2006
If you have been diagnosed with a cataract or a clouding of your eye lens, you probably know that this is often a normal part of the aging process. Cataracts can also be caused...
May 13, 2006
If you suffer from arthritis or joint inflammation, you are probably all too familiar with the discomfort and pain that it can cause. With more than 100 different types of arthritis...
April 26, 2006
If you have severe arthritis pain in your hip that is interfering with your normal activities, you may be a good candidate for hip replacement surgery. This is a very common procedure...
April 21, 2006
If someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and is no longer able to take care of him or herself, you may need some help in finding a skilled nursing home...
April 13, 2006
Many changes come about as you age, so sometimes it can be difficult to tell if the memory lapses you are experiencing are a normal part of getting older or could be the signs...
April 12, 2006
If you struggle with depression, or suspect that a loved one is depressed, it is important to seek help as soon as possible. Untreated depression, particularly in older people,...
April 12, 2006
Do you find yourself feeling sad much of the time? If so, you may be suffering from depression, which is a medical condition that affects many older Americans. While senior citizens...
April 12, 2006
Are you finding it harder to remember things than it used to be? If so, you are not alone. As people get older, their memory may not be quite as strong. But while some of the decline...
April 12, 2006
As people age, their risk of falling increases. In fact, falling is a serious health concern for the elderly, since older people's bones are more brittle and can break more easily...
March 31, 2006
This list of tips will help to protect mental health in the elderly, provided that the senior is in good to fair mental health to begin with. There are some conditions such as...
