Have you lost interest in activities you’ve always enjoyed? Are you losing the energy and motivation to get through each day? If so, you are not alone. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), about 80% of older adults who have at least one chronic health...
As we age, achieving adequate nutrition is a challenge. According to WebMD, the amount of calories a person needs declines with age. This means there is a greater importance to ensuring that the calories you consume contain a variety of important nutrients your body...
Heat is a major health concern every summer in the U.S., and it’s no surprise that older adults are at a higher risk. This is due to the fact that as we age, our bodies aren’t as efficient in terms of regulating body temperature. In addition, seniors are not as quick...
While we’ve all been itching for it to be summer already, it’s also the season for annoying insects. Mosquitoes and ticks are a real issue here in Missouri – and can be even more serious when seniors are involved. And while there have not been any Zika virus cases...
According to experts, your genes only have a 10% influence on how long you will live. What really matters are the choices you make throughout your life. 100 years ago the average lifespan was 31 years. Since then it has almost tripled. The longer life span is thanks...
You probably know that chronic stress can affect your health. It can lead to depression, and even to a higher risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. Why? Under stress, the brain’s limbic system — responsible for emotions, memory and learning —...
