Senior Health : Why Organic Food Is So Much Better
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As we learn more about food and the toxins that can often be found in our food, it is becoming clear that simply eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is not the only way to improve a diet. The purity of the food that you are eating also needs to be taken into consideration. The way that food is grown or raised can have an impact on your health.
Senior Health : Which Fats Are Healthy For You?
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Fats are often viewed with a negative connotation in regards to health. They are associated with heart disease, high cholesterol, and obesity. In the past, diets have been based around trying to eliminate the amount of fats that are consumed. However, recent studies have discovered that they are actually necessary in order to remain healthy.
Laughter & Health : How They Are Interrelated
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While you might think that you need to see many doctors and take many medications in order to remain healthy, researchers now believe that laughter is actually the best medicine and the best way to stay healthy. Laughing can relax the body and reduce the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, arthritis, and other serious illnesses. It can rid the body of negative emotions -such as stress, anger, anxiety, and depression, which have all been proven to lead to heart disease.
Heart Attack : What You Should Do If You Have One
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Hopefully you never have to use this guide, but preparing for something this critical can be lifesaving. First and foremost, make a plan and discuss it in advance with your family, your friends, your coworkers and, of course, your doctor.
Then you can rehearse this plan, just like a fire drill. Talk about heart attack warning signs and the importance of acting fast by calling 9-1-1 within a few minutes (5 at the most) if those signs persist. Explain to them that you will be treated faster if they call 9-1-1 rather than driving you to the hospital themselves.
Then you can rehearse this plan, just like a fire drill. Talk about heart attack warning signs and the importance of acting fast by calling 9-1-1 within a few minutes (5 at the most) if those signs persist. Explain to them that you will be treated faster if they call 9-1-1 rather than driving you to the hospital themselves.
Senior Health : Blast Fast Food From Your Diet
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Obesity has become a clear problem in America. In 1990, approximately 10 % of adults were obese. Today, the percentage is at least double that and it continues to rise. According to recent reports, three states estimate that at least one third of their adult population is obese. Not overweight, but obese! That is a lot of people!
