Two dietary supplements that may make sense for older adults Published by: AARP You already know you should eat a wide array of fruits and vegetables, topping them off with a moderate amount of healthy oils, whole grains, lean meats, and dairy. But even if you’re eating a perfect diet, you may still be coming […]
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Published by: Prevent Blindness A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, which blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye. The lens of the eye is located behind the pupil and the colored iris and is normally transparent. The lens helps to focus images onto the retina – which transmits the
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Published by: Colorectal Cancer Alliance The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has lowered the colorectal cancer screening age to 45. This means all people at average risk should start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45. People at higher risk may need to be screened earlier according to their risk factors. Colorectal cancer
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider (PCP) to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan may help prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. Keep in mind that the AWV is not a head-to-toe physical. Also, this
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Back aches and injuries are common among older adults, but some simple stretches can help Publicado por: AARP Whether it’s chronic, acute, or episodic, low back pain is a common problem among adults, causing more disability around the world than any other condition. At least one-fourth of U.S. adults report having low back pain in
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Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention As we age, our brains change, but Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, up to 40% of dementia cases may be prevented or delayed. It helps to understand what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to brain health.
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Published by: National Institute on Aging A simple thing can change your life—like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor. If you fall, you could break a bone, like thousands of older men and women do each year. For older people, a break can be the start of more serious problems, such
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