Incredible Shrinking Seniors
Friday April 30, 2004
Do you sometimes feel you are in the movie the Land of the Giants? If you feel like everyone is getting taller, it may be that you are getting shorter ... Read More
Drug Card Facts
Wednesday April 28, 2004
The AARP has a great information worksheet about the new Drug discount cards. If you have the chance get out to one of the live informational meetings being held ... Read More
Are Your Health Benefits Safe?
Saturday April 24, 2004
The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commision) has approved a new rule that could potentially encourage employers to consider reducing or dropping health care benefits from the retirement packages they offer ... Read More
Eat Less, Live Longer
Wednesday April 21, 2004
A study from the Washington University School of Medicine shows that drastically limiting your intake of food calories can lengthen your life. It reduces cholesterol and reduces the risk of ... Read More
What Is Likely To Kill You
Monday April 19, 2004
Have you ever wondered what are the most common causes of death among seniors are? I've listed the top ten causes of death among adults over the age of 65 ... Read More
Alcohol Causes Gout
Sunday April 18, 2004
The harmful effects of alcohol have long been documented, but now you can add gout to the list. This painful type of arthritis is found to affect heavy drinkers more ... Read More
Prostate Enlargement
Wednesday April 14, 2004
Soy Product Slows Prostate Enlargement according to a report in science journal Biology of Reproduction. Many older men suffer from prostate enlargement that can cause frequent trips to the bathroom, ... Read More
Senior Safety
Sunday April 11, 2004
If you are interested in making your home a safe place to live or trying to help a loved one stay independent in their own home you might want to ... Read More
Be Involved In Your Health Care
Friday April 9, 2004
A report from Institute of Medicine suggests that 'Health Literacy' Low in America. The report blames a multitude of factors including literacy rates, the number of adults who do ... Read More
Strong Bones
Thursday April 8, 2004
A good friend of mine fell last night. Luckily she did not break any bones, though her back and neck are sore. Her bones were strong enough to withstand the ... Read More
Sinusitis Treatment
Monday April 5, 2004
Are the wildflowers blooming where you live? If they are you are probably also feeling the effects on your eyes and nose. Environmental allergies are a prime cause of sinusitis. ... Read More
FAQ-Blood Donor Restrictions
Thursday April 1, 2004
A visitor to Senior Health is wanting to be a volunteer blood donor, but is not sure if a medication she is taking will prevent that. Do you have a ... Read More