Category: Good Health Equals Happiness

If you want to be happy for the rest of your life…good health is a must. Through shared experiences, we give a little warning, tell what to expect, and gently guide you toward that end.

How Much Protein Should Seniors Consume?

High protein, low carbohydrate diets are the rage in our society. Marketing companies tout the benefits of this kind of diet on television and in print media.  Protein is a good thing.  It is an essential nutrient that our bodies need to thrive.  Your body uses proteins to build cells, maintain tissues and synthesize new… Continue reading How Much Protein Should Seniors Consume?

Know What to Do about Shingles, Scourge of the Over-60 Crowd

A few years ago, a friend experienced an unusual, debilitating pain in her left side.  For months, her doctor ran tests but couldn’t confirm a diagnosis.  One day, she was browsing in a used book store and came across a well-used paperback about shingles.  My friend bought the book on an impulse and soon discovered… Continue reading Know What to Do about Shingles, Scourge of the Over-60 Crowd

Did You Get Mammogram and Bone Density Tests?

  Mammograms and bone density tests become more and more important as we travel through our senior years, whether our health plans agree or not. Our bodies tend to lose essential minerals in some cases and in others, they build up unwanted stockpiles such as too much calcium, magnesium and iron. Mammograms search for any… Continue reading Did You Get Mammogram and Bone Density Tests?

The Miracles of Paperless Medical Records

  If you are as old as I am, you will remember going to the doctor’s office and seeing a wall of shelving with row after row of patient files.  You will remember the nurse and then the doctor adding information to your patient file as your examination and treatment continued.  I also remember hearing… Continue reading The Miracles of Paperless Medical Records

Root Canals: The Good and the Bad

  By the time we reach our 60’s, many of us have suffered the pain and indignities of a root canal.  And once you’ve had one, you aren’t likely to forget the experience.  Along with the painful injection of numbing solutions in your gums, a large, rubbery sheet is attached to metal pieces that are placed in… Continue reading Root Canals: The Good and the Bad

Blocking the Sun – From Inside

Worried about sunburn when you work out in the yard or go to the beach?  Do you use sunblock?  Do you eat the right foods to provide protection inside your skin? Brightly colored foods such as tomatoes, peaches and broccoli offer protection inside your body to help you recover more quickly in case of sunburn.… Continue reading Blocking the Sun – From Inside

Home, Toxic Home?

So you think the only time you’ll have to worry about formaldehyde is when you rest on the mortician’s table, right?  Would it surprise you to learn that those beautiful new kitchen cabinets let off formaldehyde gas for many years to come? Linda Kincaid with the Examiner.com measured formaldehyde content inside some custom cabinets and… Continue reading Home, Toxic Home?

How to Avoid Falls

  Many mature people suffer from some form of arthritis, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and vision or hearing loss.  Any of those conditions could cause problems with balance and lead to falls.  According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, falls are the leading cause of injuries to senior citizens. One fall can result in… Continue reading How to Avoid Falls