Senior Health December 2005 Archive

Are you making any resolutions this year that could improve your health? Most resolutions are made to change a habit or behavior that affects your health. Most resolutions are also ... Read More

Eating a diet with plenty of antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables may also help you to retain your eyesight as you age. Studies show that such a diet can ... Read More

If you are a female who worked the night shift you may be at higher risk of developing breast cancer. Research reported in the Dec. 1 issue of Cancer Research ... Read More

A study commissioned by the UKs' Department for Transport has found that any form travel puts you at higher risk of developing deep vein thrombosis if the trip is of ... Read More

Officials with Health and Human Services are reporting that enrollment for Medicare Part D (prescription drug plan) is on track with about half of the 43 million Medicare recipients already ... Read More

In these days before Christmas you may want to look at your diet, especially you might want to look at the amount of sodium in your diet. Research shows that ... Read More

Adult caregivers’ often find the Christmas holiday season to be among the hardest times of the year. Their days are full and finding extra time to shop, cook and visit ... Read More

A study being reported in the journal Heart finds that dark chocolate may reduce the risk of hardening of the arteries in smokers. Researchers found that two ounces of dark ... Read More

As the worldwide population grows older, experts are expecting cases of dementia to skyrocket over the next few years. A study in The Lancet estimates that the number of dementia ... Read More

Christmas is often the only time far-flung family members get together during the year. It may also be the perfect time to talk with your family members about your wishes ... Read More

Swedish researchers have found that women who drink at least two cups of tea daily have 50% less risk of developing ovarian cancer. The type of tea did not seem ... Read More

With just two weeks till Christmas and three weeks left in the year, seniors are facing a lot of health challenges. From icy sidewalks to overeating to dealing with loneliness ... Read More

While we have known that rapid treatment is needed when a stroke occurs to help prevent further brain damage and disability, a new study emphasizes the importance of emergency treatment. ... Read More

In a survey of major companies it appears about 80% will continue to offer the same level of health benefits to retirees in 2006 and 2007. That is good news ... Read More

An interesting study reported in the Annals of Family Medicine looks at US health expenditures and finds that while we are spending a large amount of money in research and ... Read More

Experts are seeing more and more the relationship between our emotions and our health. Health professionals are starting to understand that besides treating the disease treating emotions can help ... Read More

Looking for a light lunch after all the heavy holiday meals? This recipe from the South Beach Cookbook makes a healthy and satisfying lunch salad.