For seniors living in a nursing home, it’s imperative to be extra careful when it comes to health. A nursing home resident will likely need assistance with one or more daily tasks. This dependency can make it difficult to stay healthy when the patient is relying on a caregiver for s or her well-being. This… Read More
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6 Ways Probiotics Improve Gut Health & Bodily Functions
Gut health is often overlooked. However, having a healthy microbiome is essential to one’s overall wellbeing. If your gut isn’t functioning optimally, you can open yourself up to various unpleasant conditions, especially as you age. Gut health isn’t that difficult to improve if you’re keen on the effectiveness of probiotics. Probiotics refer to live organisms… Read More
5 Ways CBD Can Boost Your Health
There are numerous ways cannabidiol, or CBD (a chemical found in the Cannabis sativa plant) can be used to boost one’s overall health. While some CBD health claims have been exaggerated, and more research is still needed, there is a myriad of known health benefits. If you aren’t familiar with CBD, here’s a quick overview…. Read More
5 Natural Skincare Tips for Healthy and Glowing Skin
Most of us desire gorgeous healthy and glowing skin but we’re often unsure about the best way to achieve it. With so many varied products on the market today coupled with well-intended friends and family offering a cornucopia of advice and tips, achieving the skin you want can seem like an impossible task. Here are… Read More
5 Homemade Substitutes for Beauty Products
By guest blogger, Ashley Lipman Did you know the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) admits “no legal requirements” exist that require cosmetics companies to test their products for safety? Of the 10,000 chemicals that can be used in cosmetic formulations, a mere 11 have been restricted or banned by the FDA; that’s a stark comparison… Read More
Mesothelioma Health Risks from Insulation Exposure
By Guest blogger For decades, asbestos was used in building insulation. The asbestos mineral is fire-resistant and durable, meaning it can preserve insulation material for years by protecting it from heat. While many fires were prevented by incorporating asbestos, mesothelioma became an imminent concern for those exposed to insulation, primarily construction workers. Asbestos exposure is… Read More
6 Totally Doable Healthy Changes You Can Make Today
No matter your age, or what stage of your life you’re currently in, there are numerous things you can do to boost your health and begin to feel better, both physically and mentally. We often overthink the actions that are required to improve our health or believe that we need to make massive life changes… Read More
COVID-19 Safety Tips for Senior Citizens
The COVID-19 pandemic can be a terrifying reality for each of us, but this virus affects one sector of the population more than others. Coronavirus is far more dangerous to elderly citizens when they contract it. In particular, nursing home residents have the highest risk of being infected by the current coronavirus. As we age,… Read More