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The Secrets To Anti-Aging Foods: What You Need To Be Eating NOW!
You’ve heard it on the radio, seen it on television, and read it in print; every day, health experts and food companies claim that a particular food or diet will “turn back” the biological clock. Such individuals attribute various benefits to the foods they promote, including more radiant skin, reduced disease risk, longer life, or […]
Can You Qualify For Medicare Without Being 65 Yet?
Now you probably already know that once a person turns 65 they can qualify for medicare. Medicare is important. It’s a government sponsored health program helping cover the costs of medical visits. And most everyone knows it’s for those 65 and older. How is it possible that almost everyone can qualify? Simple. Everyone who works […]
Home Sharing For Those Over 50
When it comes to retirement and living your life over the age of 50, 60, or 70, one of the most important things you can do is control your costs. You’ve worked hard and saved all your life, but after retirement, you’ve got to watch your pennies. You can’t just spend money like it’s going […]
Medicare 2014 – The Details Exposed
If you want the truth about medicare, the best place for you to start is right here: http://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/ReportsTrustFunds/Downloads/TR2014.pdf This is the link to the most recent government report on the state of the Medicare fund. What’s shocking is how differently the report is read depending on your political bent. For an interesting take from Forbes, […]
Does Your Back Hurt? Cause And Treatments Described Right Here!
Our backs play an important role in our health, comfort, and mobility. When back pain arises, it often results in a severely reduced quality of life. Individuals with back pain related to illness, injury, or other factors may miss work, withdraw from social activities, reduce physical movement, and experience depression. For the best chance at […]
Rapid Weight Loss… Is It Bad For Those Over 50?
As individuals age, their bodies undergo numerous changes, some normal and others less so. One common cause of medical concern for elderly adults is unexplained or unintentional weight loss. This occurs when a person’s weight decreases by 10 percent or more over six months or longer with no apparent change of behavior on his or […]
I Have Cancer? Tests And Procedures For Cancer Detection…
Simply mentioning the possibility of cancer at a doctor’s appointment can strike fear and dread into the hearts of patients. As the second leading cause of death in the United States, cancer causes 1,600 deaths each day. Over the course of their lifetime, half of all men and a third of women will receive a […]
Recovering After A Stroke: What You Need To Know
You never thought it would happen to you, but it did. You had a stroke. Now what? Life after a stroke is often riddled with fear, apprehension, and uncertainty for loved ones and the stroke survivor alike. Knowing what to expect alleviates these worries and ensures a healthier recovery. Rehabilitation is about returning to life […]
Stop Smoking Today: How To End Your Addiction
How to Safely Overcome Your Nicotine Addiction Everyone knows smoking is harmful to both short and long term health, so why is it so difficult to quit? Nicotine is an addictive ingredient that the body absorbs and learns to crave. Since nicotine can lead to lung cancer, premature aging, increased risk of stroke, heart attack, […]
Over 50, How You Can Get Better Rest At Night
This is a quick guide to sleeping successfully… In general, older people need less sleep than their younger counterparts. Some sleep disturbances are common and are not cause for concern. Others, however, result from issues such as chronic disease, depression, and certain neurological conditions. Through understanding the factors that contribute to sleep problems, mature adults […]
