Improve Your Health By Taking Probiotic Supplements

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Research was recently conducted on the topic of seniors’ health by Reading University in the UK. It concluded that anyone over the age of 60 should be drinking probiotics, eating yogurt, or taking digestive aid pills to help protect them against developing bowel conditions. This includes things like IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). What This Research Study has Concluded According to the researchers who conducted this study, you can’t simply choose any probiotic supplement and expect it to work well for you. There are numerous products Read More +

How To Protect Your Hearing In Noisy Environments

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It’s important to be knowledgeable about tips to protect your hearing so that you don’t needlessly suffer hearing loss and can enjoy a better quality of life overall. This is something that you should pay attention to everyday. Fortunately, these tips are easy enough to allow you to do so. Avoid Loud Environments Experiencing on the job hearing loss isn’t limited to those who are musicians or jackhammer operators. Of course, these two types of environments are well-known for causing hearing damage, but any loud Read More +

Hearing Loss And Allergy Season: What A Nightmare

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Allergy season is oftentimes accompanied by a stuffy nose, watery eyes, hearing loss, and itchiness. When all this starts, you can also expect to be able to hear less since you’ll be existing in a “fog.” At the very least, sounds will be muffled as your ears pop more than usual in an attempt to get rid of the increased pressure in your head. When you move your head, you can feel the fluid moving around – to the point you may even grow dizzy. Read More +

Improving Your Cognitive Health

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The Mayo Education and Research Foundation says that even though you grow older your brain can still adapt to stimuli. They also recognize that while you’ll face declines in some of your cognitive health functions, others will grow stronger to compensate for this decline. For instance, if you have a lot of knowledge as you grow older, you’ll probably adapt to the changes in your life better. You may also see your vocabulary growing better. There are some activities that will help you in these Read More +

How To Keep Cognitive Decline At Bay

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The Mayo Foundation says that as you grow older your brain will still be able to adapt to stimuli. They admit that some of your cognitive functions will decline, but they say that others increase to compensate for these declines. There are also some activities that can help you with this. How to Prevent Cognitive Decline Through Mental Activities One of the best things you can do for your mind and brain are to keep them motivated and active by learning. Some activities that will Read More +

How Hearing Loss And High Blood Pressure Are Connected

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High blood pressure (a.k.a. hypertension) is one of the main reasons why about 70 million American adults (one in three) suffer from heart disease and stroke today. This information comes to us from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who also believe that many American adults are also living with prehypertension (elevated blood pressure). While this is different from hypertension, blood pressure levels are still above “normal.” Defining Blood Pressure Blood pressure measures the force of blood as it bangs against the walls of Read More +

Smoking and Hearing Loss – There’s a Dangerous Link Here!

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If you smoke, there is a higher chance that you’ll eventually find yourself wearing hearing aids. That’s because there’s a well-established link between smoking and hearing loss. Additionally, even exposure to smoking (e.g. secondhand or in utero) can negatively impact the health of your hearing. What Research Says on the Matter This is something that’s backed by studies like the one done by Reuters News that discovered smokers are 60% more likely than non-smokers to develop high-frequency hearing loss. Older studies have also found similar Read More +

Growing Older While Maintaining Good Health

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As you grow older your health needs begin to change. The one thing that remains the same is that if you live a healthy lifestyle, you’ll be able to improve your life, avoid developing diseases, prolong your life, and be much happier overall. It’s not as difficult as you might imagine either. Increase the Amount of Natural Foods you Eat Unfortunately, many people eat a lot of processed foods that are full of things like sugar, salt, unhealthy fats, and lots of calories. These aren’t Read More +

Retirement and Moving Tips for Seniors

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Seniors moving is commonplace because of downsizing. However, what you may not realize right now is that there are some special considerations you must make before undertaking your move. This is important because getting around and having everything you need close by is a critical consideration when it comes to your quality of life. While this is your main concern, here are some other important considerations you should also think through prior to when seniors are moving. Deciding When it’s the Right Time to Move Read More +

Tips For Seniors Who Want To Downsize

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Many people are joining in on the minimalist movement today. They’re purging their home of items that they don’t need or that don’t make them happy. This can be challenging, especially for seniors, which is why you should keep these seniors’ tips. Remember, this is an Opportunity to Take Control In the beginning, downsizing is certain to feel a bit overwhelming. However, once you step back for a minute and realize that this is your opportunity to seize control over your life and your belongings, Read More +