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Celiac Disease: Gluten-Free is Not Just a Fad Once thought of as a childhood disorder, celiac disease now is recognized as common in older adults. Celiac disease is an inherited digestive disorder that occurs in people who cannot tolerate gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Most people easily digest gluten, the substance…

Improve Your Memory By Spring Cleaning Your Mind Those little memory lapses we experience as we grow older can worry us. We’re introduced to someone but promptly forget their name. We look all over the place for our reading glasses, only to realize they are perched on our head. We save a document, but forget…

Healthier Heart and Lungs Means a Healthier Brain? March 14-20, 2016 is Brain Awareness Week. This recognition event is a good time to take stock of whether we are following a brain-healthy lifestyle, which means doing excises so we have a healthier brain. We’ve learned a lot about having a healthier brain during the past…

Healthier Heart and Lungs Means a Healthier Brain? Gastrointestinal illnesses are most common during the cooler months of the year. Those suffering from the unpleasant symptoms sometimes report that they have a case of the “stomach flu,” but this term really isn’t accurate; “the flu” refers to respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. The most…

Healthier Heart and Lungs Means a Healthier Brain? A Thyroid problem like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can severely damage quality of life. Learn the symptoms, treatments & tips for senior adults. 20 million Americans have a thyroid problem. As people age, they become more susceptive to developing a thyroid disorder, such as hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer.…

Six Senior Winter Skin Care Tips As we grow older, we’re more likely to experience the discomfort of dry skin. Winter skin care and dry skin is a common problem during the cold months and its effects can be painful, causing the skin to flake, itch, crack and even bleed. Yet dermatologists say there are…