Our five senses are used each and every day, and we often don’t even stop to think about how impressive and important they are. One interesting fact about our senses is that they all decline over time, so when we’re older, they will be less sharp than they were in our younger days. However, there are some things you can do to keep your senses sharper for longer; read on to find … [Read more...]
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Tips In Reducing Out-Of-Pocket Healthcare Costs
Reducing The Costs Of Healthcare The first thing you want to work on in regard to reducing the expense of out-of-pocket healthcare is your health itself. Eat right, exercise right, and you’ll condition your body such that it doesn’t “break down” so often. Think of it like a car. Your car needs periodic maintenance. Now if you never change oil on your car, by the 100,000-mile … [Read more...]
A Clean Home For A Clean Bill Of Health
Cleaning your home regularly isn’t just good for the house proud. The reason we need to keep our homes clean and tidy at all times runs much deeper than you may think. A clean home had many health benefits which you may not have realised. And it can even help our mental health too. Keeping your home clean is one of the most important things you want to be doing in your life to … [Read more...]
Are You At Risk Of Thrombosis?
Thrombosis is a condition which affects many people throughout their lives. It occurs when cholesterol builds up in your veins, and as a result you end up with a blood clot. This can cause pain in your muscles as oxygen cannot get to your cells, and can be fatal if the clot dislodges and finds it’s way into one of your vital organs. Like most illnesses of this type, DVT … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Your Health Insurance
Health insurance is one of the biggest expenses that people have to deal with today. There are few options available on the open market with insurance. If you can get access to group health insurance, this is generally the best option for you to choose. However, there are many people who do not have access to group health insurance. This is especially true for people who … [Read more...]
Health Concerns for Young Adults
Our late teens and early twenties are frequently a difficult and stressful time, something that older adults often forget. They characterize these years as fun and carefree, often forgetting that in fact they presented a raft of serious challenges in a short period during which most of us lack the experience to be able to take them in our stride. This is a time when you're … [Read more...]
It Just Makes Sense To Look After Your Senses
Remaining your healthiest is something that can be surprisingly hard to achieve. For many people, it takes a lot of effort to ensure that they are truly looking after their body as best as they can. If you feel that you could be doing much more, then it is likely there are a few key areas you are forgetting about, or overlooking from time to time. Something that is often … [Read more...]
Can You Hear Me? Tips To Help You Deal With Hearing Loss
We can all take certain things for granted when it comes to our health and livelihood. Our senses are just some of the things we just use each day without another thought. But what happens when one of those senses starts to deteriorate? Image source Your sight, your smell, even your hearing. This is when you need to ensure that you don’t take these things for granted. One of … [Read more...]
Working With Impairments Rather Than Against Them
Everyone has an impairment in their own way, whether it be big or small. It’s true, some are more serious than others, but that doesn’t mean they should be measured on a scale. Whether it’s because of age or disability or something else, having to account for impairments in our lives is something necessary to do to make everything easier and more enjoyable. If you’re worried … [Read more...]
Residential, Home Health Agencies, Assisted Living: What’s What in Elderly Care
Many people reach a stage in their life when they need a little bit of extra care. Some can still do most things for themselves but need a little assistance, while others require more comprehensive care to help them do daily tasks. If you notice that someone you know and perhaps have a duty of care or responsibility for isn't as able as they once were, thinking about care … [Read more...]