With an aging population, social activity for seniors has become increasingly important. Seniors who stay active and connected to the people they care about and people, in general, are happier and healthier as a result. Unfortunately, though, at least 28% of those over 50 are completely inactive outside of the most basic movements used for […]
Category Archives: Health & Wellness
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About 5.3 million American seniors over the age of 65 play golf and most of them play for the love of the game or the thrill of a new hobby sport. Golf is far more than just a leisurely way to spend time with friends, and family, or to pass time. It’s also a surprisingly effective way […]
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Nov
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Since the FDA established new regulations enabling consumers to purchase hearing aids over-the-counter, there has been a wave of interest for first-time buyers of hearing aids. However, there are many options on the market, each with different features and price ranges. We hope to assist you in identifying the right product fit and technology settings […]
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What many people don’t realize is that more than 1 in every 4 adults in the United States that are over the age of 50, don’t exercise regularly. As you grow older, it can become increasingly challenging to keep up with a fitness routine. That’s not too hard to understand considering that as we age […]
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Oct
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Did you know that Florida is the second highest-ranking state in the U.S. for new melanoma cases? At least 7,650 people are expected to die from Melanoma in the U.S. annually according to the American Cancer Society and the unfortunate thing is that in Florida, about 600 people alone die from it, each year. With […]
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While there are a variety of vitamins that play a unique role in our bodies, there is another lesser-known vitamin that we don’t hear about much: Vitamin F. The term “Vitamin F” is not officially recognized as an individual vitamin. Instead, it’s actually a name assigned to a combination of two essential fatty acids (EFAs) […]
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It’s common knowledge by now that there’s a correlation between hearing loss and its direct negative impact on one’s overall health. Communication troubles, isolation, depression, fatigue, risk of falls and cognitive decline have a higher occurrence in seniors with hearing loss. That’s something you may have already read about. But one thing you might not […]
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Sep
Sep
World Suicide Prevention Day is an annual awareness day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of suicide, its prevention, and the support available to those in distress. For every 9 people per every 100,000, commit suicide. With 800,000 people dying of suicide per year, there is an immediate need for suicide prevention and proactive education. The challenging […]
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Sep
It’s a fact that we lose bone mass as we age. Women actually lose 20% of bone density within the first 5 to 7 seven years post-menopause. Generally speaking though, men and women lose bone mass at the same rate. Our calcium absorption decreases with age and this is what causes brittle bones and fractures more […]
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Thinking of adding some supplements to your daily routine? The older we get, the more care and attention our bodies need so it’s no secret why not just seniors but people of all ages seek a bit of extra help through vitamin consumption whether the need is for better gut health, reducing headaches, or trying […]
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