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A Last-Minute Heart Health Reminder for Super Bowl Sunday
Posted on January 30, 2020 - Each year on the first Sunday in February, a lot of us settle in to watch the Super Bowl. It’s not exactly the healthiest day! We eat a lot of nachos, pizza and other fatty goods. We’re likely to drink too much beer. And while the athletes on TV are getting plenty of exercise, spectators at home are most likely playing for Team Couch Potato. Here’s a more recent bit of health information for sports fans that’s good to know during any big game. Experts say watching sports might even raise our risk of heart attack and other heart problems!
The Sandwich Generation Feels the Caregiving Crunch
Posted on January 28, 2020 - Today, more family caregivers are providing care for more than one loved one—and they might have care needs of their own as well, reports the AARP. How can they make it work?
Opioid Medications Raise the Risk of Falls
Posted on January 23, 2020 - You’ve no doubt read of the terrible opioid epidemic that is ruining—and taking—so many lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that 40 people die each day from an overdose of opioid medications, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone and codeine. Experts say the average life expectancy in the U.S. has even dropped slightly because of this crisis. Most media attention is paid to younger users who abuse these medications after purchasing them on the street. But in fact, many older adults also abuse opioid medications—and they didn’t buy them illegally, but began with a legitimate prescription.
Take a Holiday Photo for the Fam…Not the ‘Gram
Posted on January 21, 2020 - The holidays are over and you’re reviewing all those photos you took. USC experts say if your motivation was to post those shots on social media, you probably detracted from your experience of the events.
For Seniors, Mental Health Treatment Supports Physical Health
Posted on January 16, 2020 - As we grow older, we are more likely to be living with chronic health conditions. Heart disease, arthritis, vision and hearing loss, diabetes and many other illnesses all can take a toll on our quality of life, so it’s not surprising that many seniors who are living with health challenges are also dealing with depression, anxiety and even suicidal thoughts.
