Six Health Tips That Seniors Should Follow
Hi Folks,
I haven’t nagged you lately about keeping fit and healthy – sorry.
Most of us seniors understand how important it is to take good care of ourselves – and we know that we are responsible for our own good health and well being.
But it is so easy to put off taking the walks we know we should take and to quit attending the exercise sessions we know we should participate in and we know that we should not spend so much time watching television.
Categories: HEALTHY SENIORS Tags: HEALTHY SENIORS, Senior Health
Got the Blues? Eat a Banana.
Hi Folks,
A recent article in Bottom Line/Personal ( Feeling Blue? Try Bananas -http://www.bottomlinepublications.com/content/article/diet-a-exercise/feeling-blue-try-bananas) reports that bananas help fight depression and mentions a couple other benefits such as fighting heartburn. So I thought I would look into this a bit further and pass the results along to you.
Well, I can tell you that there are a multitude of reports and study results out there on the healthy benefits of eating bananas. Most of the reports, articles and advice contain the same basic information and it all confirms that bananas are good for you and that they can help you fight depression.
Categories: HAPPY SENIORS, HEALTHY SENIORS Tags: HAPPY SENIORS, HEALTHY SENIORS, When you are feeling blue
NEW FLU VACCINE FOR SENIORS
Hi folks,
Have you gotten your flu shot this fall? Flu season is here you know and the flu can be really, really hard on us seniors.
Surprisingly, every year I hear seniors say they forgot to get their flu shot or that they don’t trust them or make some other excuse for taking a chance on catching this life threatening illness.
Categories: HEALTHY SENIORS Tags: HEALTHY SENIORS
A NEW WAY FOR SENIORS TO STAY FIT
Hi Folks,
Please don’t click off this article. Read it through and then take some time to think it through. This new fun way for seniors to stay fit may be just the thing you have been looking for as a way for having some great family time, stay fit and encourage your kids and grand-kids to enjoy keeping in shape.
Many seniors are more physically fit than their grown children and even their grandchildren so this is a great opportunity to encourage them to get fit while having fun. And your grand-kids will love teaching you about video games. What have you got to lose?
Categories: HEALTHY SENIORS Tags: HEALTHY SENIORS, Senior Exercise
Americans 65 and Older Score Highest in Well-Being Survey
Good News Folks,
Older Americans lead all age groups in well-being according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index is the first and largest survey of its kind, with 1000 calls made each day, seven days a week, giving a daily measure of people’s well-being at the close of every day.
Well-Being is defined by Dictionary.com as: a good or satisfactory condition of existence; a state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity.
Categories: HEALTHY SENIORS Tags: HEALTHY SENIORS
Rate of Macular Degeneration Decreasing
Hi Folks,
Good news! The rate of macular degeneration has decreased by more than 30% since 1994 according to a study conducted by Ronald Klein, MD, MPH, professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
It was predicted that the number of cases of macular degeneration would increase as the population aged but improvement in diet, exercise and control of high blood pressure have reversed the predictions.
Categories: HEALTHY SENIORS Tags: HEALTHY SENIORS
Thrifty Retirement – Saving Money on Better Health
Hi Folks,
As usual, Linda Manley is right on target with what we need to hear – and this time with a different twist, save money by staying healthy.
Thanks Linda, we’re looking for a lot of new articles from you.
Categories: HEALTHY SENIORS, THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: HEALTHY SENIORS, save money
Five Simple Steps to Prevent a Stroke
Hi Folks,
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a good time to take stock of your risk factors and overall cardiovascular health. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of adult disability. Arm yourself with knowledge this May by talking to your doctor, considering a preventive stroke screening, and learning how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke so you can react FAST if you think someone is having a stroke.
If you think someone is having a stroke remember F.A.S.T.
Categories: HEALTHY SENIORS Tags: HEALTHY SENIORS
Seniors – How to Keep Your Brain Stimulated
Hi Folks,
If you are a senior here is an article you must read.
‘Nuf said. 
Woody
How to Keep Your Brain Stimulated and How Your Attention Creates a Good Memory As You Age
Categories: HEALTHY SENIORS Tags: HEALTHY SENIORS, Your Brain
How Seniors Can Improve Their Brain
Hey Senior, have you exercised your brain today?
Hi Folks,
You may have heard me say this before but I’ll say it again: Seniors, you must exercise your body and you must exercise your brain if you want to remain physically and mentally fit.
This has been proven so often and in so many ways that it is ridiculous to even think about question this fact. Yet I have friends that make every excuse they can think of to not exercise or learn new things. Then they complain about not feeling well and being sooo forgetful.
Categories: HEALTHY SENIORS Tags: HEALTHY SENIORS, Keeping your mind strong
