Vision

Vision Concerns for Aging Americans

As you age, your vision changes, but these changes don’t have to negatively affect your lifestyle. With some helpful advice, both young people, and seniors, can protect their eyesight. Get Regular Eye Exams Regular eye exams can detect more than just vision changes. An eye exam can also show other health problems. The eyes can…

Seniors exercising

Get off the Couch and Improve Your Heart’s Health

Getting too much rest can kill you. That’s the conclusion of a study presented by the American Heart Association. Researchers surveyed more than 500 older Americans found that long periods of sitting were strongly linked to an excess build-up of pericardial fat around the heart. This fat build-up is stubbornly persistent, even if the individual…

Home Cooked Meal

Stay Healthy with Home-Cooked Meals

Restaurant and other commercially prepared foods are notoriously high in fat, salt and sugar. These foods are fine as an occasional indulgence or for a special occasion, but usually not healthy as a regular diet. According to research, eating home-cooked meals leads to better health than eating out frequently. While that’s not surprising, there are…