July 2021

High blood pressure or hypertension has been the most common illness among seniors for years globally. Blood pressure may normally rise and fall during the day because of physical exertion and other reasons but when it is consistently above the normal BP for an extended period, it must be hypertension. The normal BP of those […]

When the pandemic has just broken out, we were told that the coronavirus can only be transferred through droplets. But now that it is reclassified as airborne, more precautionary measures should be practiced by everyone, especially the senior citizens. Seniors belong to the most vulnerable groups to COVID 19. Accordingly, older people and those with

Generally, seniors lose their appetite which may lead to nutritional imbalance. By adding herbs and spices, meals can be tastier which can entice seniors to eat. Besides that, herbs and spices contain nutrients that make healthy foods even healthier. With seniors’ increased susceptibility to illnesses, eating healthy foods is one way to decrease their vulnerability.

Honey has always been used for its medicinal properties. The ancient Greeks used honey for pain relief and for treating sore throat while the early Indians used it as an aid to digestion, as well as eye and oral health. Yes. Honey was long recognized as a food and medicine since ancient times. Today, this

For most people who are experiencing back pain in their senior years, they may have experienced their first bout with this painful condition at age 30 to 50 years old. Although it may not be as painful then, it may be a sign of something more bothersome to come. Degeneration of the bones and structures

The likelihood of seniors having chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease makes it more challenging and complicated to treat and manage cancer. Moreover, even if you are an older adult who has no chronic disease whatsoever, your body may still react less effectively to treatment. With this in mind, it is important that

Accordingly, Americans, including seniors, visit a doctor at an average of 4x a year. Should it not be that seniors visit a doctor more regularly? It is general knowledge that aging is the single most common factor that affects our health. As a person ages, so do his organs. Body organs can also suffer from

Aging gracefully may be impossible if not all aspects are taken care of while you are still younger. Aside from stable finances and relationships, a top priority should also be your overall well-being after you retire. How you feel, think, perform, interact, and look during your senior years should all be considered for truly gracious

As we age, changes in our bodies occur. Proper adjustments should be done so that everything that we do should be in consonance with our body’s present condition. This is especially true with the food that we eat. What was healthy then may not be healthy now that we are seniors. Some foods may now