That’s because they are! A new study published in The Lancet, shows that today’s nonagenarians are mentally sharper than their predecessors a decade ago. Researchers compared intellectual abilities of...
Dr. Reto Krapf of the University of Basel in Switzerland says that diets heavy in proteins from meat and grains increase acid in the body, and that acid leaches calcium from the bones. Potassium citr...
Cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens and is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. An estimated 20.5 million Americans aged 40 years and older have cataract in one or both eyes. Th...
Could dance really be a remedy for Parkinson’s disease? It seems so. A movement that started a little over a decade ago in Brooklyn has now spread throughout the country and to eight other countries. ...
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. The faster people recognize it and act, the better the outcomes. A stroke occurs when a clot blocks the blood supply to the brain or when a...
Come visit Guardian Angels of Home Health’s booth on Saturday, June 14th starting at 10:00 AM at 5915 Emilie Road, Levittown. Our local Disabled American Veterans Chapter of Levittown is hostin...
Wet and slippery surfaces caused by the rain such as sidewalks and grass can be a challenge for everyone but can prove to be an even bigger test for retirees or those who use mobility aids. Staying in...
When it comes to reducing the risk for Alzheimer disease, exercise is the best policy. While reading, crossword puzzles, and eating healthy are important in our overall well-being, the one thing that ...
Eggs are inexpensive and full of nutrition, but many are cautious of them due to their high cholesterol content. High blood cholesterol levels have been connected with a higher risk of cardiovascular...
A study published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that higher blood glucose levels may increase the likelihood of dementia. This statement holds true even for those who do not ha...