There is a common misconception that the older we become, the less sleep we need. In actuality, the National Sleep Foundation guidelines advise that people over 65 should get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Even if an older adult seems to sleep a lot, many don’t get enough restful sleep. Lack of […]
World Heart Day is September 29: according to the World Heart Federation, 520 million people live with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). CVD causes 18.6 million deaths annually and is the world’s top killer. Causes include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, air pollution and some diseases. Cardiovascular disease is a broad term that covers a range
This month, we asked Daniella Dayoub of DFitLife to share her expertise on Cholesterol. Daniella is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, and Whole Health Educator, among other specialties. Daniella guides her clients on the path to owning their wellness. You get to the doctor for your annual physical, spend some time
“People age 65 and older make up 12 percent of the U.S. population, but account for 34 percent of all prescription medication use and 30 percent of all over-the-counter medication use.” -American Public Health Association August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. An overdose is when a person has taken too much of one drug,
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We discuss sun safety at least once a year because sun exposure can cause skin cancer. In the United States, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. The Skin Cancer Foundation calls it a “lifestyle disease” because it is highly preventable with proper skin protection habits. The sun emits various types of ultraviolet
According to the CDC, over 3.4 million Americans 40 years of age and older are legally blind. Some of the most common causes of blindness in America include diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Eye health is an important component to overall health and wellbeing. For adults who wish to age in place, eye
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Exercise offers many benefits, to both physical and mental health. Exercise improves blood flow in the body, including blood flow to the brain. As your heart starts beating faster it pumps more oxygen to the brain and also stimulates neurogenesis, the production of new brain cells. Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that
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Norwegians have a concept called “friluftsliv” (pronounced free-lofts-liv). Translated, it means “open-air living”, and describes how much they value spending time outdoors or in remote locations for overall well-being, mind and body. Norway doesn’t always have beautiful weather, either. Summers can bring pouring rain. Winters are freezing cold and snowy. However, a common Norwegian expression
November is National Diabetes Month, and what’s a better time than the holiday season , with all the sugar-laden, high-carb treats, to bring awareness to diabetes and pre-diabetes. In the United States the CDC says 10.5% of the population lives with diabetes. That translates to about 34.2 million people. About 24.2 million people 65
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A caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person in need, such as an ill spouse or partner, a disabled child, or an aging relative. (Aging.com) According to Mental Health America, over 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers to family members, friends, or neighbors, and nearly a third of all adult caregivers are caring
