So, you may have heard of holistic medicine and you’re probably wondering what it is. As our population ages, more and more seniors are turning to holistic medicine as a way to maintain their health and well-being. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of whether holistic medicine is right for you, it’s […]
Category Archives: Health
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Jun
Jun
Did you know that at least 70% of people that are 65 and older have hypertension? High blood pressure is a common condition that increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. Not only does untreated high blood pressure increase your chances of developing long-term damage to your health, but many medications […]
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Jun
Jun
Did you know that your eyesight can start deteriorating as early as your mid-40s? This could be even younger for some since everyone is different. As we age, our vision gradually changes. It can start with blurry vision due to the natural progression of aging. But there are some things you can do to preserve […]
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May
May
Did you know that there are between 60% and 75% of seniors over the age of 65 that experience some form of persistent pain? What makes this worse is that this range is often higher for seniors living in nursing homes and other types of assisted living facilities. There are a lot of things that […]
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Apr
Apr
OurSeniors.Net and our magazine for seniors both exist to serve the needs of seniors. Affordable healthcare of all kinds is one of the most important of those needs. This includes not only general health but also vision and hearing problems. Hearing loss affects an estimated 30 million people in the United States. Approximately one in […]
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Mar
Mar
As a senior magazine, we encourage and promote awareness. It’s important news for seniors to know how they can be proactive when it comes to their health and risk of cancer. As age increases, so does the overall incidence rate of cancer increases according to the National Cancer Institute. Additionally, more than 1,000 for […]
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Mar
Mar
March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, and we’d like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about these conditions. Although bleeding disorders are rare, this is still important news for seniors since over 20 million people across the globe suffer from an inherited blood disorder that’s symptomatic. They can be caused by […]
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Jan
Jan
Did you know that glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States? This eye disease affects more than 3 million Americans, and yet many people are still unaware of what it is and how to prevent it. We’re going to discuss everything you need to know about glaucoma including; what it is, […]
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Jan
Jan
January is cervical cancer awareness month and we want to talk about it. This disease can often go undetected until it is too late. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the symptoms and know what you can do to prevent it. Did you know that cervical cancer is the fourth most common type […]
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Sep
Sep
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and rapid heart rate that causes poor blood flow. Making sure that people are more aware of the symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation can help with early diagnosis and early diagnosis means quick access to treatment which in turn will reduce the risk of stroke. Atrial fibrillation decreases your heart pumping […]
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Sep
Sep
You may be thinking about getting a pet or rather, you want one but you aren’t sure what pet may be best for you. After all, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. The types of animals that you do and don’t like, how much attention you’re willing to give, where you […]
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Aug
Aug
Since 2007, American adults have spent about seven hours a day sitting. Ever since the average amount of time devoted to a seat has increased by an hour. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four American adults sits for over eight hours a day! It was also discovered that […]