A randomized controlled trial attempted to determine the ideal amount of exercise necessary to achieve benefits to the brain. Trial participants were randomized to different groups: a control group that did not have monitored exercise, a group that was to exercise 150 minutes a week, a group that was to exercise for 75 minutes per […]
Sodas are a concentrated form of simple sugar that provides empty calories, which can lead to weight gain and poor health. Regularly drinking sugary beverages can negatively affect your blood sugar and mood. Myfitnesspal has created an interesting infographic that illustrates what happens in 60 minutes of drinking a can of soda. See the full […]
Dry mouth can cause several problems, including difficulty tasting, chewing, swallowing, and speaking. Dry mouth treatment will depend on what is causing the problem. Many individuals experiencing dry mouth tend to sip on juices and sodas to keep their mouth moist, when in turn, that is only progressing the development of dental decay. The National Institutes […]
Caring for someone’s mouth is one of many daily challenges that caregivers face, though sometimes it is overlooked. Apart of Oral Health America’s Mosaic of Caregiving, we have created a short quiz to test your knowledge about how to keep an aging mouth healthy. Learn more about the family caregivers that support our aging population. […]
AARP will host its first Family Caregiving Virtual Fair, Thursday, November 19, 2015, where participants can drop in online anytime between 12 noon – 4 p.m. EST from the comfort of their home or office. This online fair provides family caregivers with the opportunity to connect and share with other family caregivers, connect with professionals, learn more […]
Research!America created a great sheet with facts and statstics on diabetes and oral health. Click on sheets to enlarge. See the full post >
PBS Newshour posted an article written by Family Caregiver Alliance which lists some tips and steps on how to make caregiving from a distance easier. One tip that will help you immensely is to have those that you are caring for provide the details to locate their important records, phone numbers, email addresses, and […]
If you’re thinking about practicing yoga, keep the following tips in mind the following tips that were developed by Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Put safety first. Yoga is generally safe in healthy people. However, if you have special health considerations such as a joint replacement, arthritis, balance problems, high […]
Research conducted by the University of Birmingham and the German Institute of Human Nutrition, published in the Journal of Dental Research, found that “male smokers are up to 3.6 times more likely to lose their teeth than non-smokers, whereas female smokers were found to be 2.5 times more likely.” Lead author Professor Thomas Dietrich, from […]
Winter weather can lead to devastating slips, trips, and falls. Click to view five simple steps, created by the National Council on Aging, that YOU can take this winter to reduce falls among older adults and adults with disabilities in your community. Source: Mindy Oxman Renfro, PT, PhD, DPT; Chair, American Physical Therapy Association’s AGPT Balance & […]