Benefits of Lutein in Eye Diseases Prevention (HealthCastle.com) Age-related macular degeneration (MD) is a disease that blurs the sharp, central vision you need for “straight-ahead” activities such as reading, sewing, and driving. MD affects the macula, the part of the … Continue reading
Heart and Vascular Disease: Prevention Tips Are you constantly on the go? Burning the candle at both ends? When someone says “downtime,” do you even know what they’re talking about? You’re fine, you say. You don’t need as much rest … Continue reading
Our bones and muscles are very important in our daily lives. They have to continuously be strong, staying power and able to support our lifestyle as we get age. Our bones are required to carry out daily activities non-stop since … Continue reading
The Prevention Plan™ is a groundbreaking health management program that motivates individuals to make decisions that are good for them and good for their employers’ budget. The Plan identifies an individual’s current and future health risks through a detailed health … Continue reading
Good personal hygiene is the first step to good health Personal hygiene is the first step to good grooming and good health. Elementary cleanliness is common knowledge. Neglect causes problems that you may not even be aware of. Many people … Continue reading
Hearing Loss and Aging About one-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing problems. About half the people who are 85 and older have hearing loss. Whether a hearing loss is small (missing certain sounds) or … Continue reading
Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk Concerned about cancer prevention? Take charge by making small changes in your daily life, from eating a healthy diet to scheduling regular cancer screenings. By Mayo Clinic staff You’ve probably heard conflicting … Continue reading
Levels of Preventive Medicine Preventive medicine or preventive care refers to measures taken to prevent diseases, (or injuries) rather than curing them or treating their symptoms. The term contrasts in method with curative and palliative medicine, and in scope with … Continue reading
Is Longevity Insurance for You? You shopped carefully for life, car and homeowner’s insurance, and now it’s time to think about another type: longevity insurance. This little-known type of insurance, or deferred annuity, protects against one of the growing dangers … Continue reading
Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging will connect you to services for older adults and their families. You can also reach us at 1-800-677-1116. Their web site is : www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx You can find help in … Continue reading