Did you know that sarcomas make up 1% of all cancers? While just a percentage may seem small, it is anything but. That still accounts for 12,000 people each year who develop sarcoma in the U.S. alone. Globally speaking, there are between 1.8 and 5 cases for every 100,000 people every year that receive this […]
Category Archives: Health
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Jun
Jun
Listen to the audio version of this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Retirement communities and assisted living facilities are home to a wide variety of people. Most of them are seniors, all of them have decided that they no longer want the responsibility of home upkeep and many need help with […]
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Jun
Listen to the audio version of this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Many things about the brain and the ‘mind’ are poorly understood. Researchers may take decades to untangle some of the mysteries surrounding normal brain function, aging and the development of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. Today, doctors and […]
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Jun
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 […]
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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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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
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
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
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 […]