Showing posts with label staying healthy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label staying healthy. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Mental illness and seniors

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  One in five seniors experiences some form of mental illness. When mental health issues aren't addressed, it not only hurts the individ...
Saturday, July 15, 2023

Remote monitoring is it useful for health care

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In the last couple of years, there has been a move towards embracing a more comprehensive account of telehealth, in particular. Telehealth h...
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Mosiquito bites

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  We were golfing and my friend was being attacked by mosquitos and I was not. I thought I am lucky today, mosquitoes can be a nuisance and ...
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

8 glasses of water a day, is it too much or not enough?

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 The recommendation to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day is a common belief, but the actual amount of water needed varies from pe...
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The health and well-being of seniors depends on financial stability

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Financial insecurity can have a negative impact on seniors’ health and well-being. Access to benefits and other resources can help to ease f...
Monday, May 8, 2023

The health and well-being of seniors depends on their access to healthcare

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 Seniors may have difficulty accessing healthcare services, which can have a negative impact on their health. Regular check-ups and screenin...
Sunday, May 7, 2023

The health and well-being of seniors depends on their Living environment

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  The physical and social environment in which seniors live can have a significant impact on their health and well-being. Access to transpor...
Saturday, May 6, 2023

The health and well-being of seniors depends on safe medication use

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Many seniors take multiple medications, which can have side effects and interact with one another. It’s important to monitor medication use....
Friday, May 5, 2023

The health and well-being of seniors depends on Mental Health

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Older adults may experience feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety, which can have a negative impact on their overall well-being. S...
Thursday, May 4, 2023

The health and well-being of seniors depends on Physical Health

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Physical health. As people age, they may be more susceptible to certain health conditions, such as arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes. R...
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

XXXXX We need to strengthen our mental well-being

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Here are a few evidence-based strategies to help strengthen your mental well-being. Exercise regularly. When we exercise, our bodies release...
Monday, May 1, 2023

Regular Exercise and the Immune System

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The immune system responds to exercise. One theory is that exercise increases blood and lymph flow as the muscles contract. Exercise is good...
Monday, April 24, 2023

Do you want salt with that?

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Higher serum sodium levels, even within the normal range, have been linked to advanced biological aging, and an increased risk of premature ...
Sunday, April 23, 2023

Do you drink enough liquids per day?

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Staying hydrated is associated with several health benefits, including maintaining proper bodily functions, preventing dehydration and heat ...
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Shingles

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In BC we have to pay $300 for a vaccine against Shingles. In other jurisdictions in Canada, seniors get the vaccine for free yet the governm...
Monday, April 3, 2023

Being Outdoors is Good for our Mental Health

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Mental health is just as important as physical health. Mental health means feeling, thinking, and acting in ways that allow you to enjoy lif...
Sunday, April 2, 2023

What is anxiety?

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Anxiety is an emotion of an unpleasant state of inner turmoil, often accompanied by nervous behaviour, such as pacing back and forth, abnorm...
Sunday, July 3, 2022

Reflections on having Covid

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In Mid June, I went to a Celebration of Life and I flew, when I returned home after a few days, I developed a severe sore throat. One of my ...
Monday, June 20, 2022

The humble dandelion, who knew 2

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Dandelion advocates say they are a health benefit, however, many of the claims need additional research to prove dandelion’s effectiveness i...
Thursday, July 22, 2021

Medical Myths of Ageing Smoking, Sex, and the take away

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Medical News Today is an interesting newsletter that comes out with all sorts of fascinating material In the latest installment of our Medic...