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The older I get, the more trouble I have sleeping and, since my husband died after 53 years of marriage, it’s gotten worse. I find I don’t feel as good during the day as a result, even though I take long naps. Cutting down on your napping during the day and increasing your exercise are [...]
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Continue ReadingIs drinking a few glasses of wine a week good or bad for us? After reading this article we think it might just be good. A doctor is always the definitive answer on subjects such as this. But here’s news that should make you happy. Earlier research had shown that moderate drinking of alcohol, particularly [...]
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Continue ReadingParkinson’s disease is caused by the progressive death of the neurons responsible for producing dopamine, a neurotransmitter closely linked with movement control. Researchers from the Université Laval (Quebec City) discovered that omega-3 fatty acids can help protect the brain from Parkinson’s disease. Researchers believe that their findings can not only help prevent the disease but [...]
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Continue ReadingMy grandchildren have introduced me to the Internet in recent years and I have started doing more of my business online. But I am still very nervous. For instance, I subscribe to a number of magazines and have been thinking it would be much easier to order them online. What should I beware of and [...]
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Continue ReadingQuestion: I was the primary caregiver for my 84-year-old wife, who recently died from breast cancer. I am having trouble coping. Is my situation unique and what can I do? A recent study revealed that many male partners of breast cancer patients are at increased risk of developing mood disorders that are so severe that they [...]
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Continue ReadingRecent news about the global impact of Alzheimer’s disease is very unsettling. A landmark report on the Global Economic Impact of Dementia finds that Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are exacting a massive toll on the global economy, with the problem set to accelerate in coming years. The World Alzheimer Report 2010 provides the most [...]
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Continue ReadingA friend who is my age – 79 – is trying to quit smoking, which has been difficult because she has been under so much stress since her husband died. My generation was among those that embraced the smoking trend. It doesn’t seem like that many of my friends smoke anymore, though. What can I [...]
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Continue ReadingWhile caregiving has many upsides, it’s one of the most stressful jobs there is and a commitment that definitely takes a toll on the family caregiver. In 2005, three-fifths of caregivers reported fair or poor health status, one or more chronic conditions, or a disability, compared with one-third of non-caregivers.1 Caregivers also reported chronic conditions [...]
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Continue ReadingWhile not having many close friends contributes to poorer health for many older adults, those who also feel lonely face even greater health risks. This new study found that older people who are able to adjust to being alone don’t have the same health problems. This University of Chicago study is the first to examine [...]
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Continue ReadingAn interesting study from the University of Warwick Medical School found that middle- aged and older adults with high levels of vitamin D could reduce their chances of developing heart disease or diabetes by a whopping 43 percent. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods and is also produced [...]
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