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Do I Really Need a Colonoscopy?

Thursday, 22 March 2018 by Calvin Tan
Colonoscopy
The quick answer is: It depends. Read on for updated options in colorectal cancer detection. In 2017, it is estimated that more than 135,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. It’s the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women. More Americans are getting the...
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  • Published in Senior/Age Fearless, Wellness

Natural Approaches to Help Age-Related Issues

Thursday, 22 March 2018 by Calvin Tan
Natural Approaches
Many seniors use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This can include everything from herbal remedies and dietary supplements to making visits to alternative health practitioners such as naturopaths or homeopaths. Reasons for this vary. Some consider these approaches more “natural.” Or, they feel empowered doing something on their own for their health. A 2010 AARP/National...
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  • Published in Senior/Age Fearless, Wellness

What’s the Best Workout for You?

Monday, 26 February 2018 by Calvin Tan
Workout
Find the right workouts based on your health and personality. Check out these solo, duo, and group options for people with arthritis, heart problems, or obesity. No workout is going to work out for you if you don’t like it. That’s why one of the cornerstones of the approach taken by the American Council on...
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  • Published in Senior/Age Fearless, Wellness

The Best Way to Set a Goal

Monday, 26 February 2018 by Calvin Tan
Smart goals
Make a SMART goal to win at losing It’s easier to make healthy changes if you have a goal in mind, but it turns out there’s more to setting goals than simply deciding you want to lose weight. “If goals aren’t managed in a way that guides you through the entire process, it can be...
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  • Published in Senior/Age Fearless, Wellness

Six Places Where You Trap Stress

Monday, 26 February 2018 by Calvin Tan
Tap Stress
Get rid of tension in surprising spots Bad news or a “no-time-to-breathe” workday can trigger stress, and it’s not just an emotional ride. Stress causes our muscles and joints to restrict, resulting in pain. “Anywhere in the body, therefore, can be sore; stiff in pain due to stress,” says Vicki Cook, health coach and expert...
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  • Published in Senior/Age Fearless, Wellness

Eggplant Parmesan

Monday, 26 February 2018 by Calvin Tan
Eggplant Parm
A hearty dish that’s light on your waistline Prep Time 15 – 25 minutes Cook Time 20 – 25 minutes Servings 4 Ingredients 1 medium eggplant 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried basil 3 egg whites (about 1/3 cup), beaten 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1...
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  • Published in Nutrition, Senior/Age Fearless

Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Monday, 26 February 2018 by Calvin Tan
Goodnight Sleep
Feeling tired during the day and having trouble sleeping are both common complaints. In fact, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 30 to 35 percent of adults complain of insomnia. Most people have poor-quality sleep or trouble sleeping once in a while. You might have trouble for several nights running, especially if there...
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  • Published in Senior/Age Fearless, Wellness

Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors

Monday, 26 February 2018 by Calvin Tan
Heart healthy
As we get older, our bodies undergo various changes. That means some of our eating habits need to change to stay healthy. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), “As you grow older, your metabolism slows down, so you need fewer calories than you did before. Your body also needs more of certain nutrients....
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  • Published in Nutrition, Senior/Age Fearless

10 Coffee Shop Drinks That Are Worse Than a Snickers

Friday, 26 January 2018 by Calvin Tan
Coffee Drink
How does your favorite drink’s nutritional value stack up against a candy bar? Candy has a bad reputation for being loaded with sugar, fat, and processed ingredients, which may be unfair considering that we don’t extend the same standards to our coffee. Most popular coffee shops offer “coffee drinks” that end up making the nutritional...
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Relieve Stress at Bedtime

Friday, 26 January 2018 by Calvin Tan
Sleep
What’s your usual pre-bed routine? Checking your email? Watching late-night talk shows? Reading mystery thrillers? If it’s any of the above, you may be overstimulating your system instead of soothing into snooze mode. “The mind needs to wind down before bed,” says Heather Gunn, PhD, of the University of Pittsburgh’s Sleep Medicine Institute and specialist...
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