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Thinking About Pain
Posted on September 18, 2018 - People who are living with chronic pain can feel discounted and insulted when someone says “It’s all in your head.” But studies show that the way we think about pain can make a real difference in how we perceive it, and how it affects our lives.
Too much of a good thing?
Posted on September 13, 2018 - Can you have too much “good cholesterol”? A recent study published by the European Society of Cardiology says the protective nature of HDL is more complicated than once thought.
Balance Problems Raise the Risk of Falls
Posted on September 11, 2018 - September is Falls Prevention Month. Falling is a big senior health issue! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 25 percent of older adults will fall this year, and many will suffer brain damage, a hip fracture or other broken bone—injuries that can be fatal, or so serious that a senior never recovers their independence.
New Hope for Aging Eyes
Posted on September 6, 2018 - The AARP reports on advances in the treatment of eye conditions that are common among older adults. Some sound like science fiction, but are available now, or will be in the near future!
Emergency Preparation When a Loved One Has Dementia
Posted on September 4, 2018 - Last week it was announced that almost 3,000 people perished in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico—and many of those people were older adults. Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias put seniors at even higher risk of a decline in condition and death? Caregivers can protect these loved ones and lower their own stress level by planning ahead.
