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- Beyond the Pill Bottle: Alternative Arthritis Therapies
Opening a pill bottle brings the promise of relief from pain for many people. But for 41 percent of the 46 million Americans diagnosed with arthritis, everyday activities - like opening their arthritis medication - can be very difficult. Is it any wonder, then, that millions seek alternative ways to enhance their doctor-prescribed drug treatment?
- For Good Health, Don't Ignore an Irregular Heartbeat
Does your heart ever beat irregularly? Perhaps you get an occasional flutter, or your heart races or beats slow for a short amount of time. For most people, these occasional, irregular heartbeats are common and harmless. However, when these irregular heartbeats (or heart rhythms) are combined with a diagnosis of heart failure, a condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood through the body as well as it should, consider these irregular heartbeats a warning sign.
- Boomers: Tips on How to Exercise Safely
Whether it's working on projects around the house, playing with the grandkids at the park or out exercising, it's important that baby boomers remember their bodies are not as young as they used to be and not overdo it.
- The Key to Keeping Your Mind and Body Young
Sore muscles, joint pain and mental slowdowns might seem inevitable as you grow older. But what if degeneration wasn't a part of the aging process? Staying active is key for a healthy lifestyle, but what else can you do for your body as it ages?
- Tips for Improving Communication with Your Doctor
The relationship between a physician and a patient is an important one, especially if a complex diagnosis is involved. But sometimes there are barriers on both ends that can cause confusion and frustration. By following these suggestions, you'll be in a better position to maximize the outcome of your doctor appointments.
- Why You Should Get Your Hearing Checked Today
Hearing loss is one of the most common health problems among Americans, with gradual hearing loss affecting millions and often going undetected. No tell-tale signs alert people to changes in their hearing, especially if it progresses slowly. Only a professional hearing screening can determine whether someone is experiencing hearing loss, hearing experts say.
- Unwise Spending Can Sandbag Retirement Security
When it comes to financial health in retirement, how much you set aside for your senior years is only half the story. Equally important is how you invest and spend what you've saved, and a recent survey indicates more than 50 percent of retirees aren't spending wisely.
- The Health Benefits of Swimming
There are those who extol the virtues of a runner's high, the intensity of weight lifting and the teamwork basketball inspires, but not everyone can participate in such high-impact exercise. The health benefits of swimming, however, can be experienced by nearly anyone no matter what their age or health condition.
- To Manage Your Cholesterol, Know Your Lipid Levels
Are you confused about cholesterol? Wondering which numbers need to go up and which numbers need to go down? If so, you're not alone.
- How to Shop Around for the One Purchase Everyone Must Make
As comfortable as Americans are with seeking a deal - witness the thousands of price comparison Web sites - there is one major purchase many still seem unwilling to comparison shop for, and it's a purchase everyone will eventually make.
- Internet Resources Empower Long-distance Caregivers
Here's where long distance caregivers can turn for the help they need.
- When Family Caregivers Have to Make Tough Choices
Caregiving is more than a one-person job and caregivers shouldn't wait until they are experiencing extremely high stress levels or have a health issue of their own to seek help. Here are some tips on how to deal with the big issues.
- It's Legal to Discriminate Against Grandma and Grandpa?
According to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) it is now legal to discriminate against senior citizens in this country. Here's how.
- A Safe and Simple Solution for Vertigo
Do you ever feel dizzy or lightheaded and have no idea why? The problem could be caused by a common condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). For sufferers, there is now a simple solution.
- Boomers Connect for Better Health through Online Conversations
Baby boomers are increasingly finding answers to health questions online, and not necessarily just on medical Web sites. They're finding health information, personal stories and support on social networking sites where members engage directly with other members through private messages and online groups.
- Baby Boomers Connect Online to Meet Friends and Fuel Passions
"Social networking" is typically considered an activity reserved only for teens and twenty-somethings. But, it's rapidly coming into vogue with a whole new generation of Internet users old enough to be their parents--and many of them probably are--baby boomers.
- Volunteers Fill Void for Seniors Needing Aid, Companionship
By 2030, the number of Americans 80 and older is expected to rise from 9.3 million (in 2000) to 10.5 million. With this increased average life span, comes an increased demand on resources from health to social services. Volunteer-based organizations are stepping in to fill a growing need.
- Pay Yourself Forward
Ready or not, many retiring baby boomers are faced with the task of converting their savings into a retirement paycheck while still growing their nest egg. Here are tips for those hoping to create a paycheck for life.
- Staying Safe in Seemingly Secure Places
You always lock house and car doors behind you, and take your daily power walk during the daylight. But what personal safety precautions do you take when you enter environments you assume are secure - like the cemetery or shopping mall? Here are some tips for staying safe in seemingly secure places.
- Top Health Concerns for Men
Men are notorious for not going to the doctor. Whether they think they can simply tough it out or they prefer to avoid an uncomfortable conversation about their health, men tend to visit their physician only under extreme circumstances. But advances in erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment options over the last 10 years have had the added benefit of encouraging men to see their doctors.
- Improving the Odds in the Fight against Breast Cancer
In a matter of seconds, most people can think of eight women who are important in their lives, whether they are mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, friends or coworkers. The ease with which most people can come up with this list just reinforces the prevalence of breast cancer in this country; according to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
- Safe, Sound and Solo
When preparing your home for the golden years, there are many ways to ensure that each room in the house is comfortable and secure, so you can live safe, sound and solo.
- Olympic Cyclist Puts a New Spin on Arthritis Awareness
World Champion cyclist Kristin Armstrong, 34, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis nearly seven years ago. She is now preparing to compete as a cyclist in the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Armstrong is supporting the Arthritis Foundation's annual Arthritis Walk events and Team TripleFlex by sharing her personal success story.
- A Golfer's Best Kept Secret
Here's something every golfer should carry in their golf bag, just in case they develop aches and pains in their joints while on the links.
- This is Not Your Grandfather's Funeral
The next time you attend a funeral, don't be surprised if it more closely resembles the last wedding you went to than the somber farewell you bid your grandfather 20 years ago.
- The Financial Investment You May Be Overlooking
You're not just sitting on your hands waiting for the recession to end; you're taking steps to financially secure the future for yourself and your loved ones. But there's one important financial planning matter you may be avoiding, and if you are, you're not alone. Here's how to approach the delicate topic of preplanning a funeral.
- Why Seniors Need More Natural Light
As we age, the lenses of our eyes thicken and our pupils shrink. This causes eyes to adapt more slowly to changing light conditions and increases the need for light. According to the Center of Design For An Aging Society in Portland, Ore., older people need three to five times more light than younger people for vision and to maintain health.
- Breathe New Life into Your Backyard Pool
Has the charm of having a backyard pool worn off for you? Here are some ways to make it fun again.
- Natural Relief from Menopause Symptoms
Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, fatigue and sheer frustration -- do these sound familiar? Menopause is a natural transition that is unique for each woman, but for many it comes with a lot of unpleasant symptoms that can disrupt the normal flow of daily life. Here are some natural options that can help you feel better.
- Ensuring Your Legacy Lives On
Proper planning can reduce your chances of having to depend on others for financial support and help ensure that you have a legacy to pass on to your loved ones; two of the top worries for seniors.
- The Key to Healthy Aging for Men
Men are living longer and looking to improve and prolong their health and happiness with preventive steps to achieve a higher quality of life. And with notions of age changing rapidly, the best way to stay healthy is to focus on the whole body.
- Cyber-Surfing Gives Everyone Easy Access to History
With a click of the mouse, lifelong historians and those who just caught the history bug are taking to the Internet in record numbers to explore its nearly limitless access to times gone by. With that popularity, it's no surprise that military history sites are reporting unprecedented Web traffic.
- One-Day Breast Cancer Treatment Saves Lives in Less Time
For many patients, a cancer diagnosis is no longer a fatal one. However, the comfort that a patient's condition is treatable is often accompanied by dread of the grueling treatment that will be needed to save his or her life. But a new therapy holds hope for treating some cancers in just a single day, rather than through months of harsh radiation therapy.
- Routine Memory Screening can Ensure Prompt Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
Early screening is an underutilized strategy in both identifying the substantial number of individuals living with undiagnosed Alzheimer's disease and providing them the necessary medical intervention.
- Aging Gracefully Inside and Out
Whether you've noticed the signs of aging in family and friends, or acknowledged how it affects your own mind and body, getting older is an unavoidable part of life. And while Ponce de Leon never found the Fountain of Youth, daily preventative measures can be taken to help you age beautifully both inside and out.
- From the Hospital to Home
There's nothing more comforting than recovering in your own home after a hospital stay. But your humble abode can pose its own set of problems - even extending your recovery time - if it's not properly prepared.
Headlines last updated at Jul 20, 2008 10:53:21am.
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