From the Apple Newsroom: Apple and Google lead initiative for an industry specification to address unwanted tracking Companies welcome input from industry participants and advocacy groups on a draft specification to alert users in the event of suspected unwanted tracking Location-tracking devices help users find personal items like their keys, purse, luggage, and more through crowdsourced … [Read more...]
CPR Can Be Lifesaving (Where to Learn)
CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is one of the most common lifesaving techniques used during a heart attack. This is a basic method of keeping oxygen delivered to the body when the heart isn’t able to pump blood because it has stopped working. Over the years the recommendations for CPR have changed as scientists have gained a greater understanding of what helps to keep the body … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy When Eating Out
When you’re trying to eat healthily, eating at a restaurant can pose a problem. While the food is usually delicious and you didn’t have to prepare it, it can also be loaded with enemies to your heart like saturated fat and sugar. But most menus offer some healthy selections that can make eating out both delicious and healthful. Usually, the first people look on the menu for healthy … [Read more...]
Maintaining Your Independence and Mobility
As you get older, mobility can sometimes become an issue. No one ever wants to need help with mobility and everyone wants to be independent. But sometimes, there are just certain tasks that can become more difficult to do as you get older. There are certain things you can do to stay independent. But other tasks, you'll find that it's easier to delegate them to someone else. Not only that, but … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Memory as You Grow Older
What many people fear is the thought of losing their memory. This fear grows the older a person gets. It's a big deal because the memory is what contains the life of each person. The memories that we have are what make us who we are. So to lose that, makes many people feel as if they've lost a part of themselves. And to be lost to yourself can be a terribly upsetting experience. That's why - … [Read more...]
Alcohol and Blood Pressure
If you’re worried about your health, it’s important to understand the relationship between alcohol and blood pressure. While alcohol doesn’t always cause high blood pressure, excessive drinking can play a role in it. Some studies have shown that drinking one or two glasses of alcoholic beverages can improve heart health. But if you don’t drink, no healthcare provider would recommend that you … [Read more...]
Cholesterol 101
Cholesterol is something that people have learned to fear. We spend a lot of time eating foods that don’t have much of it and we get our blood tested for it, but what is this strange substance that’s responsible for damaging our hearts? Cholesterol is material that’s waxy and fatty. It’s found in the blood and in all of the cells of the body. In fact, cholesterol can be a good … [Read more...]
5 Things That Take a Toll on Your Skin
The first thing that comes to mind for most of us when thinking about what may harm the skin is the sun. Still, the population seems obsessed with tanning and lying in the sun for hours at a time. The toll on your skin is tremendous. But there are other factors to take into consideration which may act to harm the skin. Here are five factors - other than the sun - which can wreak havoc on the … [Read more...]
How to Stay Stress-Free as You Get Older
Stress is a part of any life. Even good stress can play games with your mind and body, make you tired and ruin your mindset for enjoying life. As you age, your body isn’t as able as it once was to defend itself against the damage that stress hormones can cause. Both physical and emotional trauma can be strenuous for seniors and the impact on your body and mind can be difficult to overcome. It … [Read more...]
5 Lifestyle Factors That Contribute to a Decline in Brain Function
Your lifestyle can contribute to either having a healthy brain that functions well – or cause your brain to decline in powers such as memory, cognitive and focus. Bad habits such as eating a poor diet, too much alcohol, stress and not getting enough sleep can greatly affect the brain’s function and become worse as you age. Some lifestyle factors which can affect your brain function and cause it … [Read more...]