Health and Welfare

Each year, over one million women in the U.S. go through menopause, which can cause symptoms including hot flashes, weight gain, low or fluctuating libido and sleep problems. But there’s another change that carries even more health implications: an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly two-thirds of those living with Alzheimer’s in the United States are women, a vulnerability that may begin as early as perimenopause, and relates to oestrogen. Lisa Mosconi, director of the Women’s […]

Warning signs vary for the rare, but often serious, diagnosis By: Michelle Crouch -  Published February 16, 2022  - Updated January 08, 2024 Roughly 1 million Americans are living with a brain tumour, and nearly 80,000 adults were diagnosed with a primary brain tumour in 2023, according to the National Brain Tumour Society. Each year, 70,000 to 170,000 people are diagnosed with secondary (metastatic) brain tumours, caused by a cancer that started […]

10 Common Medications That Can Affect Sleep Trouble catching z’s? Your prescription and over-the-counter meds may be to blame. By Ashley Garling, Pharm.D.  Published April 08, 2013 / Updated July 30, 2024 Just as our bodies and minds change throughout life, so does our ability to get the recommended seven-plus hours of good, quality sleep each night. In fact, it’s estimated that 40 to 70 percent of older adults routinely experience […]

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  The Mental Health Benefits of Socializing for Seniors Nearly three in ten seniors live alone, according to the National Institute on Aging, on nearly 13.8 million people. There’s nothing wrong with seniors maintaining their independence, but it’s important to recognize the benefits of socializing for seniors and the hazards of neglecting the social aspect of senior life. This article will highlight the benefits of socialization in seniors, with some ideas […]

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Doctors share which eye, chest and stomach pains, among others, may indicate something serious. If you’re hurting, see a doctor. It’s sound advice that may seem obvious, but older adults in particular, sometimes write off pain as a function of aging and may wait too long to get medical attention, says Edwin Leap, M.D., an emergency physician in Southern Appalachia. He has seen it happen. And the results can be […]