Calcium Women age 51 and older and men age 71 and older require 1,200 mg daily of calcium, which includes calcium from food and supplements National Osteoporosis Foundation To determine how much calcium is in a particular food, check the food label’s nutrition facts panel for the percentage of daily value (DV) of calcium. This […]
Your vision is important to you. As you age, you are more likely to experience trouble with your eyesight, including cataracts, macular degeneration, dry eye, and spots or “floaters.” You might have already noticed trouble seeing in low light, driving at night, and discerning color. Other age-related conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, can […]
In 1999, during a cervical checkup, San Francisco TV anchorwoman Ysabel Duron found out she had Hodgkin lymphoma. Not one to be daunted, she filmed her treatment, interviewed cancer patients and visited support groups. Her resulting three-part documentary, Life With Cancer, won a Radio Television New Directors Association award. After Duron recovered, she was haunted […]
Your body contains about 360 joints, from the ones that help you chew your food, to those that move your feet. You need to have each of your joints in top working condition so that you can move around freely without experiencing pain. Here are eight ways to be good to your joints so they […]
Researchers are discovering that a healthy mouth is associated with more than just looking and feeling good – it can have a significant impact on our overall health. By Lori Moore, Ph.D. A hundred years ago people wouldn’t have expected to live well into their seventies, eighties, and nineties, much less with most of their […]
A late spring quickly followed by summer in much of the country could mean a double whammy for those suffering from seasonal allergies, as both summer and spring pollen hit at the same time. Seniors may have a more difficult time than younger people for several reasons: Antihistamine medicine, which alleviates the effects of allergies […]
The demand for knee replacements from those age 45 to 64 has tripled in the past 10 years to more than 254,000 in 2009, the latest year for which statistics are available according to “Baby Boomers’ demand, expectations for new knees soar,” in USA Today. This increase may be a result of the many baby […]
Older adults looking for alternatives to traditional senior housing options, such as retirement homes, can enjoy both the independence and involvement that cohousing offers. Cohousing consists of a community of people who want to live adjacent to each other and participate in activities together while also having their own place to call home. Members share […]
Regular, brisk walks help you maintain a healthy weight, stay strong, and improve balance. Walking also helps you prevent or manage serious illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and weakened bones. Moreover, going for a walk with friends or family is fun. Wearing the wrong walking shoes, however, can make ambulation uncomfortable. Choosing the […]
Osteoporosis is more than deteriorating and weak bones. It can lead to debilitating fractures, chronic pain and the inability to perform everyday actions, including walking, maintaining your household and even dressing and bathing. Those who suffer from it can testify: “I have had three vertebrae fractures in the last two years. I’m still in considerable […]
