Archive for the ‘Janet Shapan’

  • Senior Living: How to Enjoy the Sun and Avoid Skin Cancer
    Skin Cancer By Janet Shapan: The lure of the outdoors is here for almost everyone. Working in the yard, going to parks with grand kids, sports and barbecues are just a few activities most seniors are planning over the next several months. But spending time in the sun can be a costly adventure for seniors. With age, the skin is more susceptible to damage and cancers ...
    April 15th, 2010 at 08:04 am
  • Senior Health | Learn How To Lower the Sodium in Your Diet Today
    Lowering Salt in the DietBy Jan Shapan: Food just tastes better when it is properly seasoned. Spices are wonderful and who would argue. The problem comes when we get into a bad habit of adding more seasoning before we taste the food we are about to eat. Salt is almost as common as air to most seniors. Wives or husbands prepare a meal for the family and season the food ...
    April 3rd, 2010 at 09:04 pm
  • Senior Health | How to Detox Your Body and Stay Healthy Longer
    Detoxing the BodyBy Jan Shapan: Most of us enter the senior years feeling pretty good. But suddenly, we find ourselves and our friends encountering all types of ailments, aches and pains that seem to just appear. What we are finding is that our bodies have an incredible capacity to withstand all types of problems and assaults but over time its resilience declines. One ...
    April 3rd, 2010 at 08:04 pm
  • For Seniors | Is Apple Cider Vinegar a Natural Solution for Better Health?
    Apple Cider Vinegar Health BenefitsBy: Jan Shapan: Perhaps it is a bit simplistic to suggest that you can drink your way to better health, but that is what I am about to say. Over the years, one natural remedy that has been confirmed through the direct experience of many seniors is the use of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV). Health improvements for a wide range of ailments ...
    March 31st, 2010 at 08:03 am
  • Brain Tips for Senior Citizens: How to have Good Mental Health in Retirement
    Staying Mentally Healthy :: by Janet Shapan :: The light of understanding is shining brighter when it comes to the human mind. For too long culture has presumed that little could be done to preserve or enhance the capabilities of our brains. But those days are gone. Leaders in science are peeling back the layers of the human mind and revealing an incredible pattern-making ...
    March 31st, 2010 at 08:03 am
  • For Seniors: Is There a Connection Between Oral Health and Heart Health?
    Oral Health - A Beautiful SmileBy Jan Shapan: With growing confidence, physicians and dentists are confirming the powerful link between oral health and your risks of heart problems. The evidence doesn’t suggest that the link is causal—the condition of your mouth actually causing a heart attack—only that a clear association seems to exist. For example the International ...
    March 31st, 2010 at 07:03 am
  • Pets | How Seniors Face the Challenge of Euthanizing a Pet
    Our Beloved Pets By Jan Shapan: Second only to the loss of a child, many seniors consider the death of a pet one of the most heart wrenching experiences possible.  A pet is not just an animal that lives in the house.  A pet is just like a member of the family. They receive time and attention daily, receive medical attention often before their owner’s needs are met ...
    March 20th, 2010 at 02:03 pm
  • Gardening is Good for Seniors
    Gardening - A Nurturing Hobby by Janet Shapan As time rolls by, even the most ardent city dwellers are often attracted to the pleasures and joy found in growing a garden.  Sometimes a bit of assistance and creativity are needed but there is little to stand in the way for seniors discover a form of gardening that soothes the soul and give other lasting health benefits.  ...
    March 20th, 2010 at 01:03 am
  • Anxiety | Attention All Seniors Suffering from Anxiety, Don’t Worry—Be Happy
    Senior Anxiety By Jan Shapan :: It is about time we toss out an old, worn out rule of thumb. That rule held that anxiety disorders declined with age. The theory was that seniors would report mental issues less frequently due to their focus on physical pain and problems. This assumption may be somewhat valid but does it mean we should simply ignore seniors that complain ...
    March 13th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
  • Seniors are Challenged to Break Bad Health Habits
    Smoking Causes Lung Cancer by Janet Shapan :: The problem with breaking bad health habits is they are often behaviors that feel good, look good or taste good but these momentary pleasures can carry a high price when it comes to good health. Some readers over time come to terms with bad habits and quit while others hope that by just cutting back, they can extend the pleasure ...
    March 11th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
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