Why exercise for older adults is so important Exercise benefits every area of your life and can help you: Maintain and improve physical strength Stay independent as you age Manage and prevent some diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, breast and colon cancer Reduce feelings of...
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Why it's important Exercise benefits every area of your life and can help you: Maintain and improve physical strength Stay independent as you age Manage and prevent some diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, breast and colon cancer Reduce feelings of depression Improve your m...
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Diabetes is when your blood glucose level, sometimes called blood sugar, is too high. If you have diabetes, your body may not make enough insulin, may not use insulin in the right way, or both. However, diabetes is a disease that can be managed.
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Preventive health screenings check for illness or disease before you have signs or feel sick. By getting the screenings you need, your doctor is more likely to find diseases earlier when they are easier to treat.
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As you get older, problems with bladder control or urinary incontinence (UI) are common for both men and women. It’s important to talk to your doctor about any bladder control issues because incontinence issues can often be cured or improved.
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When it comes to Medicare, there is a lot of inaccurate information out there. If you are approaching your 65th birthday, you want to have your Medicare facts straight. Because what you don’t know—or misunderstand—could cost you. The common myths explained below will help you avoid costly pena...
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It’s inevitable. Over the years, your vision will be one of the first noticeable signs of aging. While vision changes are a normal part of life, there are many preventative measures you can take to lessen the impact aging eyes can bring.
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Have you suffered from falling before? One in four adults 65 and older fall each year. Many people fear falls because they lead to injury and a loss of independence. This steers people to not report their falls to their family or their doctor. In fact, of the one in four adults that fall each yea...
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