Recommended Nutritional Requirements for Older Adults

Maintaining a proper diet is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle and important to reduce the risk of disease. The six essential nutrients are carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water. Do you know that the amount of nutrition needed by your body varies with age? Yes, your dietary requirements in your 50s, 60s, …

Study Says Breast Cancer Survivors May Gain Weight at a Higher Rate

A new study on breast cancer survivors has found that this group had more of a chance to gain weight at a higher rate than their cancer-free peers. The report says that cancer survivors with a family history of the disease, including those who carry BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations, gained more weight than cancer-free …

Wearing the Right Shoes Can Help Prevent Ingrown Toenails

An ingrown toenail develops when the nails are not trimmed properly. The side of the nail digs into the skin and causes pain, swelling, and inflammation. Wearing shoes that do not fit are a common reason for this foot condition which can prove a major issue for people with diabetes or circulatory difficulties. Cutting your …

Study Links Sleep Breathing Problems to Earlier Decline in Memory

Sound sleep for the recommended number of hours matters to health and quality of life. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which breathing is temporarily but repetitively interrupted during sleep. This affects the sleep quality, which in turn, leaves you feeling tired and at risk for various health issues. Now experts say that …