As the baby boomers continue to age we will see an increase in many age-related conditions, including osteoporosis, a condition characterized by the loss of the normal density of bone, resulting in fragile bones that are easily fractured. While women are four times more likely than men to develop the disease, some men also suffer from osteoporosis. According to the National Institutes For Health, 8 million women and 2 million men suffer from osteoporosis each year.
Bone density is greatly influenced by genetic factors, which in turn are sometimes modified by environmental factors and medications. Post menopausal women have
April 2009
Calcium And Exercise Are The Keys To Osteoporosis Prevention
by Sheila McCormick on April 29th, 2009Go Green for Great Health!
by Cindy Gray on April 22nd, 2009It seems like everywhere you turn today you hear the word GREEN… green buildings, green fabrics, green restaurants, green cleaning products, green this, green that. Green choices, green decisions… Good grief!! It’s like the world is trying to be earth-friendly in a hurry to make up for the lack of care we’ve given to the planet over the last 50 or so years. Hopefully, by making earth-healthy green choices in the “11th hour” we can undo some of the damage we’ve caused in terms of pollution and global warming.
Meanwhile, this same sort of “hurry up and fix
Lutein Can Help Prevent The Heartbreak Of Macular Degeneration
by Sheila McCormick on April 15th, 2009Macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness in older adults, turns the golden years into a period of heartbreak and debilitation for the more than 10 million Americans who are diagnosed each year. As the baby boomers age we are likely to see a major increase in the incidence of macular degeneration.
Macular degeneration results when the fragile center of the retina (the macula) deteriorates after years of slow and steady damage. The macula is responsible for central vision. There is no pain associated with macular degeneration and the vision loss is so gradual that most people don’t notice
Easter is a Time of Renewal
by Sheila McCormick on April 8th, 2009Easter comes late this year, and spring is well underway. The beauty of the spring brings a feeling of renewal to all people. Consider the birds of the air, and the lilies of the field as families gather for food and celebrations.
Easter celebrations often include fake grass, plastic eggs, chocolate bunnies loaded with preservatives and baskets covered in cellophane. For a healthier and much more cost effective approach, look for decorations and activities that don’t harm our bodies or the environment.
Decorate your home for Easter with recyclable materials. Create grass for Easter baskets with paper scraps that you cut and
Walk Your Way To Better Health
by Sheila McCormick on April 1st, 2009It’s hard to believe that something as simple as walking can help you slow down the aging process, lose weight, boost your cardiovascular and skeletal health and improve your mood. But it can. A simple 30-minute walk every day will produce measurable benefits. Whether you walk through a mall, hike through the woods or stroll through your neighborhood you will improve your physical and mental health.
In today’s society, we simply don’t walk enough. Studies show that 40 percent of American adults spend most of their day sitting. In the long term, an inactive lifestyle can lead to obesity and other