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Read MoreDoctors are Prescribing Nature and Gardening for Better Physical and Mental Health
According to an article published September 2, 2019 in The Conversation, scientists have found that spending two hours a week in nature is linked with better physical health and well-being. As a result, doctors are prescribing “green prescriptions” to patients to spend more time in nature and to join community gardening projects. Community Gardens are…
Read MoreDiabetics are at High Risk for Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD)
Diabetic Kidney Disease is a Chronic “Silent Disease” Diabetic kidney disease, like chronic kidney disease (CKD), is mainly a “silent disease,” that shows no symptoms. However, until it shows symptoms it slowly damages and destroys the kidneys. Even though there is no cure for it, treatment can be effective in controlling it and preventing it…
Read MoreNitrates in Beets and Leafy Greens may help Protect Eyes from Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Research shows us more and more how some kinds of foods are medicines. A study published by researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research in Australia showed that vegetable dietary nitrates found in leafy greens and beetroot may be able to protect against age related macular degeneration of the eye. The study was published…
Read MoreGastrostomy Feeding Tube Care
A gastrostomy better known as a feeding tube is called for when a person is unable to eat normally through their mouth. A minor surgical procedure inserts the feeding tube into the stomach. Liquid food is then poured straight into the stomach rather than by the mouth. Reasons for Needing a Gastrostomy There are several…
Read MoreLewy Body Dementia (LBD)
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), Lewy body dementia affects more than a million people in the United States. The name Lewy body comes from Dr. Friederich Lewy, a German neurologist who discovered in 1912 the abnormal clumps…
Read MoreCertain Kinds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can be Treated with Oral Appliances
New research published August 9, 2019 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society suggests that certain kinds of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can effectively be treated with oral appliances. The oral appliance moves the lower jaw forward to keep the airflow open. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is…
Read MoreDiabetic Alert Dogs can Detect Low Blood Levels of Sugar in their Owners
Man’s best friend, the dog can detect if blood sugar levels are out of balance. Diabetic Alert Dogs have been specially trained to alert their owners if their blood sugar levels are too low. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is potentially life threatening if it goes unnoticed. Now dogs can help to improve the quality of…
Read MoreRespite Care for Caregivers who Work 24/7 without Pay
Can anyone work at a job 24/7 without a break and also not get paid? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to six million seniors over the age of 65 receive home health services for acute and chronic diseases. These include Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, more than five and a…
Read MoreSilent Heart Attacks are an Increased Risk for Stroke
Most people do not realize that some heart attacks are “silent” and go undetected. They simply are not noticeable enough to send patients to the emergency room (ER). A study led by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) was published May 20, 2019 by researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College and the Icelandic MI Heart…
Read MoreSeniors Lose Billions to Scams
The AARP published an article January 18, 2019 about a Senate report that seniors lose about $2.9 billion every year to scams. Seniors suffering from even mild memory loss are more likely to fall prey to these scammers. Police have Difficulty Tracking The police have difficulty in tracking down these cyber criminals, as many of…
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