Tag Archive | "prevention"

allergy

Allergy Alert: Prevent Red, White and Achoo this July 4th

This year, after several years of canceled 4th of July events due to Covid-19, there’s a good chance your town or village will be moving ahead with red, white, and blue festivities.

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antioxidants, vegetables

1 Cup Of Leafy Green Vegetables Daily Lowers Heart Disease Risk

The research adds to growing evidence linking vegetables generally and leafy greens specifically with improved cardiovascular health and muscle strength.

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health, whole person

Great Ways To Keep Your Mind Sharp As You Age

September, which is World Alzheimer’s Month, is an excellent reminder to keep your mind and body healthy through the years. Experts say that doing so can reduce your risk for cognitive decline. Try taking on these new hobbies to keep your mind sharp as you age:

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Diabetes

Diabetes Prevention Program Struggles To Attract Medicare Beneficiaries

Damon Diessner tried for years to slim down from his weight of more than 400 pounds, partly because his size embarrassed his wife but even more because his doctors told him he was at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis: What To Know About This ‘Silent Disease’

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, an estimated 10 million people in the United States have osteoporosis, a disease that causes weak, thinning bones.

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40 percent

12 Lifestyle Changes Could Delay, Prevent Dementia

Modifying 12 risk factors over a lifetime could delay or prevent 40 percent of dementia cases, according to an updated report.

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