Watermelon has been found to lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Consuming the active ingredient, L-arginine, as a supplement can cause discomfort and an upset stomach, but watermelon itself is well tolerated. Eating watermelon regularly may allow blood-pressure-controlling drugs to be reduced. Don’t do this for yourself, though—medications should only be adjusted on the recommendation of a physician. Continue reading →

Seniors often find it difficult to maintain oral health because of impaired dexterity. Not to mention that a dry mouth caused by heath problems and medications reduces the mouth’s natural protective mechanisms. Thankfully, dentists at the Medical College of Georgia have found that older adults who applied the tooth whitener “carbamide peroxide” through a custom-fit mouth tray combated those problems Continue reading →

Nutrition news
According to new research from Sweden, vitamin B₁₂ may protect against Alzheimer’s disease. The seven-year study examined 271 people aged 65–79 years, during which time 17 of the participants developed Alzheimer’s. Low levels of vitamin B₁₂ were found… (Read more)

Knit one, pearl one
Ah, the joy of knitting! A growing interest in traditional crafts along with the relaxation that the activity purportedly provides has a growing number of men getting out the wool. Rowan, a knitting company,… (Read more)

Wintertime stroke alert
Winter brings with it more than just cold weather—freezing temperatures can raise blood pressure, which may lead to an increased chance of stroke. Elderly people are especially vulnerable to this kind of risk. Check out… (Read more)

Did you know?
Thankfully, an extensive 20 year study published by British Medical Journal has shown that happiness is more contagious than unhappiness. According to researchers a happy person you are closely connected with outside of work can… (Read more)

Love to doodle?
Although it’s often viewed as a sign of a wandering mind, doodling may actually help prevent daydreaming. British researchers played a rambling voicemail message to 40 people, half of whom were instructed to draw… (Read more)

Bon Voyage!
Seniors should choose the appropriate travel destinations and methods according to their health conditions. If you are not familiar with China, for example, it’s strongly recommended to hire a tour operator for help. The trip will usually be… (Read more)

6 breast cancer symptoms
Most women are unaware of the following six indicators of breast cancer:

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In recent years there has been an unexpected increase in senior living – divorce. Many seniors are choosing to spend their retirement years apart from the spouses they’ve live with for thirty, forty or even fifty years. But divorce doesn’t… (Read more)