Everyone, at some point in their lives, experiences feelings of loneliness. For some people, however, loneliness is a daily reality. This is particularly true for the elderly portion of our population. Many elderly people live on their own because thei…
Memories Of Music Cannot Be Lost During Various Stages Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia are debilitating conditions that are difficult for not only the affected individual, but also their loved ones. As the brain gradually deteriorates, people with Dementia can become increasingly disoriented and anxious. The idea of losing all of your memories is a terrifying concept, but researchers have learned that some of those…
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101-year-old Mom Makes Her Son Stop the Car so She can Play in the Snow
The next time you want to snap at someone to drive faster or crank up the heat to a gold-baking point, remember this elderly woman who found so much life and joy in the snow. A lot of us keep acting as though life is boring with very little thrills. We never feel like we…
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Galangal: The Best Cancer-Fighting Herb Around?
What looks like ginger, acts a little bit like turmeric, but actually has been shown to fight cancer like a champ and can even keep your brain healthy? You (probably haven’t) guessed it: galangal. This root, which is part of the ginger family, grows in various parts of Asia and is a staple herb in Thai cooking. The…
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One man turned nursing home design on its head when he created this stunning facility
Anyone who has worked in long-term care or has cared for an aging parent or grandparent knows how difficult the process of getting older can be. Diseases such as Alzheimers and dementia make caring for those people an even bigger challenge. Most often, a point is reached where family members are no longer capable of…
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Bike Chair for Special Needs – allows you to take someone with limited mobility for a ride.
Bill and Glad Forward’s love story was one for the ages. The pair met when they were young children, grew up together, fell in love at the tender age of sixteen, and the rest is history. Bill would ride his bike to her house every Saturday afternoon and the two would ride around town together….
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8 Tips for seniors to help boost their memory and prevent Alzheimer’s
Aging is a natural process, and there is barely anything that can be done to delay it. As a person ages, specific changes take place in the physical body as well as the brain. Cognitive ability is reduced, the memory becomes short-lived, and your decision-making skills are also hampered. You might enter a room and…
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8 Tips for seniors to help boost their memory and prevent Alzheimer’s
Aging is a natural process, and there is barely anything that can be done to delay it. As a person ages, specific changes take place in the physical body as well as the brain. Cognitive ability is reduced, the memory becomes short-lived, and your decision-making skills are also hampered. You might enter a room and…
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Each Tooth Is Associated With an Organ in the Body – Pain in Each Tooth Can Indicate Problems in Certain Organs
I love teeth. As I write this now, I can see my four wisdom teeth that I had pulled almost thirteen years ago just behind my computer. I like to keep them on my desk; they’re just fascinating. Did you know that—according to some holistic dentists as well as practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)—each…
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If Your Husband Can’t Accept Your Body, Throw The Whole Husband Out
Lindsay Wolf wants you to know that your body is magnificent – no matter what it’s size or shape. The body-positivity activist from Concord, New Hampshire, is not afraid to bare it all – and is gaining a lot of attention because of it. Her main message?“A fabulous body…is a body that’s attached to a…
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Jikka, the fairy tale dwarf home for Japan’s seniors
Two women in Japan have moved into a private retirement home with hopes of using it to serve the elderly people in their community [1].The enchanting residence is made up of five small hut-like structures that join together to become a single house. Designed by Tokyo-based architect Issei Suma at the request of his mother,…
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Couple goals – This lovely Texas couple officially becomes the oldest living couple in the world
On August 28, 2019, John and Charlotte Henderson were officially named the oldest living married couple in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records [1]. After 80 years of true love, friendship and companionship, they are still waxing strong in a partnership that would stun the world for years. The couple has a…
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Diabetes drug metformin is being investigated over contamination fears
When you receive a prescription for a medication from your doctor, you generally trust that it is safe – that it will improve your health, not harm it. Especially when it is a drug that is used by millions of people every day. The FDA has recently begun testing samples of a commonly-used type 2…
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Parking Lot gets Turned Into a Safe Haven For The Homeless At Night
No one ever chooses to be homeless. Whether it is because of mounting debt, illness, or inability to find work, there are millions of people every night across the country who have no place but the streets to lay their heads. There are over half a million homeless people in the United States [1]. Approximately…
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Shocking Video Showing Lungs of 52-Year-Old Chain Smoker. ‘The Best Anti-Smoking Add Ever’
Smoking is a difficult addiction to break, especially when it begins during the teen years. The younger a smoker takes up the habit, the more addicted they tend to be. What Makes Smoking So Addictive? Nicotine, the most addictive substance in tobacco, is also present in vaping devices. In small amounts, nicotine can help to…
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Best 6 Types of Cancer-Fighting Drinks
Ask any expert, “What are the best ways to fight cancer?”, and you’ll likely be told advice such as to eat a healthy diet, exercise and avoid smoking. You’re probably aware of the protective effects that certain cancer-fighting foods, such leafy greens and berries for examples, can have on your immune system and overall health. Here’s…
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Spas are Offering Snake Massages, and They Can Cost Up to $300
I’ve heard it’s a “super-relaxing and thrilling” experience, so why not? If you do not have a morbid fear of snakes, then this is totally for you. An Israeli beauty spa is serving up the exciting trend of snake massages at the cost of $80.00 per hour [1]. Snake massages have been around for a…
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He’s the First African American to Receive a Face Transplant.
The first successful face transplant wasn’t that long ago. The November 2005 operation took place in France and was only a partial face transplant. Since then, there have only been a few dozen face transplant surgeries, including the famous case of Katie Stubblefield who was the US’ youngest recipient. But until recently, the world hadn’t…
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“All My Friends Have Passed Away:” Lonely 90-Year-Old Sends Heartbreaking Letter to Her Neighbor Seeking Her Friendship
In 2017, a 90-year-old woman from Missouri, Wanda, decided she’d had enough of being alone. She lived all by herself with no friends and her children had lives of their own far away from her. As shared by KTVU on Facebook, this sweet old lady wrote a heartbreaking letter to her neighbor who lived down…
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