In the grand scheme of things our time in this world is short. Some people do not see much life while others may live into their 80s, 90s or even over 100. Even those who reach triple digits would likely say life is short. The saying goes that only 2 things are certain: “Death and…
The Top 5 Benefits Of Staying Connected Boosted immune system – The immune system is defined as a “complex network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection”. Surprisingly, by remaining socially active as we age, our bodies are exposed to multiple germs. The Top 5 Benefits Of Staying Connected Multiple studies have…
As we age, we find that some activities and physical ailments tend to come to the surface more frequently. Perhaps we convince ourselves that the older we are, the less we can do. However, the truth of the statement is quite the opposite. Research conducted on Americans over the age of 65 discovered that as…
According to Johns Hopkins about 15% of older adults suffer from some form of depression. As several of the symptoms of depression mirror other common aging ailments this means that older adults often do not seek treatment. Symptoms such as fatigue, confusion, headaches and memory loss are not uncommon in older individuals, but all can…
According to the Mayo Clinic dementia itself is not a disease but rather a symptom of various other cognitive deterioration conditions. These conditions can be progressive, permanent illnesses or treatable, reversible issues. Conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease can be managed but are ultimately incurable. (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352013). Whichever condition is causing the dementia the symptoms…
How a Sugar Detox Might Be the Immune System Strengthener You Need Many people eat a lot more sugar than they should. With fast food and processed foods being so common nowadays, sugar has been added to almost everything to give it the flavor that you want, but it comes with a lot of serious…
Grow Your Own Immune Boosting Foods Many of the natural methods of boosting your immune system revolve around eating the right kinds of foods. However, buying them constantly from the grocery store can start to prove to be a bit expensive. Many of these foods can be grown at home in your own garden, giving…
Do Vegetarians Have a Stronger or Weaker Immune System? Over the past few years, vegetarian diets have become increasingly popular for a number of reasons. Some people do it because they believe it to be morally right, while others try it out to see weight loss benefits. Many have claimed that by going vegetarian and…
As You Age, Your Immune System Suffers More As time goes on and you continue to age, your immune system becomes worse and worse. When you’re still a baby, you have a pretty poor immune system, but that gets fixed within a few years and after you get adequately vaccinated. However, once you start transitioning…
Older people face a higher risk of getting infected during a pandemic because they may have weaker immune systems, making them more susceptible to illnesses. Elderlies with chronic illnesses are exposed to a higher risk. It is crucial to be aware of the best ways of looking out for them. Here are other means of…