Category Archives: Health News
5 Symptoms you Should Never Ignore
Source: Humana Learning Center By Jennifer Nelson Patients often ask, “Doctor, is this something to worry about?” says Edward T. Creagan, MD, professor of medical oncology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, and author of How Not to Be My Patient: A Physician’s Secrets for Staying Healthy and Surviving Any Diagnosis. Here, 5 symptoms you should not … Continue reading
Taking it off and keeping it off: Strategies for weight loss
Source: Humana Learning Center Aug. 28, 2010 When you’re planning to go somewhere, it’s good to have an idea of where “somewhere” is. The same is true for losing weight. As the experts at the Mayo Clinic wrote in a popular article a goal can make all the difference between success and failure. When we … Continue reading
The importance of sleep
Source: Humana Health Link Here’s why sleep really matterzzz When your schedule is packed and you’re trying hard to fit it all in, sleep is probably the first place you cut corners. After all, losing a few hours of sleep now and then can’t make any difference. Right? Not exactly. Sleep is a lot more … Continue reading
The Science of Sleep: How to Get Better ZZZ’s
Source: Humana Learning Center By Janene Mascarella Nothing is as beneficial to our health and happiness as a good night’s sleep. For some, getting much needed shut eye isn’t always so easy and in this fast-paced world—rest is often elusive. “Everyone feels better after a good night sleep, but actually you ARE better after a good … Continue reading
You Snooze, You Win: Sleep Wellness
Source: Humana Learning Center It’s way too late o’clock. You’ve had a full day but you’ve got to squeeze in time for email, your favorite shows, Facebook/Instagram/latest favorite online game. After all, your only free time is that little window after work and before bed. Maximizing that window at night can impact the quality and … Continue reading
Kicking the Habit for Good: How To Finally Quit Smoking
Source: Humana Learning Center Quitting is one of the hardest things for a smoker to do. The fact that so many people openly acknowledge the risks and detriments to their health, yet continue to smoke, illustrates just how difficult the battle can be. Smoking kills more than 430,000 people each year 1and when it’s not … Continue reading
Eating Well as You Age
Source: Help Guide Eating Well as You Age Nutrition and Diet Tips for Healthy Eating as You Age For older adults, the benefits of adopting a healthy diet include increased mental acuteness, resistance to illness and disease, higher energy levels, faster recuperation times, and better management of chronic health problems. As we age, eating well … Continue reading
Signs of Aging
Source: Caregiver Stress Look-and-See Signs of Aging The conditions of aging can leave seniors at risk in their own homes. Most older adults do want to age at home. That’s why family caregivers should know the signs that their loved one might be needing help at home. The following checklist from the Home Instead Senior … Continue reading
10 Essential Health Tips For Seniors
Source: Parent Giving 10 Essential Health Tips For Seniors From baby boomers to senior boomers: 10 tips to keep you healthy and fit The first wave of baby boomers are turning 65 years old this year and becoming “senior boomers” and Medicare-eligible. In fact, more than 10,000 baby boomers a day are now turning 65—that’s one … Continue reading
Health Benefits of Cherries
Source: Medical Daily Cherry Health Benefits: 6 Reasons Why You Should Eat More Cherries Jun 11, 2013 04:40 PM By Lizette Borreli One cup of cherries a day can lead to better sleep and even combat age-related diseases and cancers. As “America’s super fruit,” cherries offer the vital nutrition for a long and healthy life. … Continue reading