Senior Housing Connection

Worldwide, stroke is the second leading cause of death. According to the World Health Organization, 15 million people suffer from strokes each year. A stroke occurs when blood flow, and thus oxygen flow, to the brain is stopped. The symptoms of a stroke depend on the area of the brain affected....[READ MORE]

Thought eggs were bad for you? Not so fast. New research is providing different answers. (TAH) – It turns out a component of egg whites — already popular as a substitute for whole eggs among health-conscious consumers concerned about cholesterol in the yolk — may have beneficia...[READ MORE]

We all think of spring cleaning when the days start getting longer, the robins return and all those beautiful daffodils start blooming. Well, I want you to shake off all the cobwebs and let’s get moving! Healthy living can make all the difference in your quality of life. Even small changes...[READ MORE]

Social isolation has an impact on an older adult’s overall well being, physical health and even their lifespan according to AARP. An older adult’s connections with others and needs for new or renewed connections to family and friends, can be identified by a quality of life assessment...[READ MORE]

While not a health food, several studies have shown coffee contains properties that may be beneficial to one’s health and longevity. Photo Credit Sean Kelly If you rely on coffee to get through the day, or just to get it started, you might be lacking sleep or something in your diet. Nobody...[READ MORE]

Following simple guidelines can reduce your risk for heart disease and help prevent cancer according to new research. (TAH) – The American Heart Association says a new study demonstrates that adhering to six or seven lifestyle factors can reduce the risk of cancer by 51 percent. The study ...[READ MORE]

Use of azithromycin may lead to heart problems  (TAH) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that azithromycin (Zithromax or Zmax) can cause abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart that may lead to a potentially fatal irregular heart rhythm. Patients ...[READ MORE]

Posted by C. Harrington, Maty’s Healthy Products You may ask why does honey have its own national month and the answer is because most of the nation’s honey is actually harvested throughout the month of September. Here’s a fun fact ‐‐ many local farming and beekeeping communit...[READ MORE]

I’ve been poring over the many wise and intriguing reactions to Next Avenue articles, blog posts and Wrinklepedia discussion questions (the Wrinklepedia section of the site is where we actively engage visitors in chats that can help shape upcoming content.) Our readers have many wonderful ...[READ MORE]

Study Finds Aging Process Accelerated by Loneliness Instead of belonging to the ‘lonely hearts club,’ a new study makes a case for seniors to consider moving into a designated retirement community like Parkwood Heights Many seniors prefer to age in place and remain in their own home...[READ MORE]