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For seniors, getting proper nutrition on a daily basis is of utmost importance. A well-balanced diet helps maintain weight maintenance and provides energy and proper nutrients needed for the body to stay healthy. Eating a balanced, healthy diet can help protect against chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Statistics…

Tetanus, which is also known as lockjaw, is a serious bacterial infection caused by the Clostridium tetani bacterium. These bacteria exist everywhere in the environment but are most commonly found in dirt and manure. If the bacteria enter a wound, the body may become infected. Tetanus affects the brain and…

Proper wound care and healing can be a concern for patients recovering from an injury, surgery, or illness. Even with the smallest of wounds, improper cleaning and recovery care can lead to health complications. Wounds heal through regeneration or by forming a scar. In regeneration, damaged tissue is replaced by…

As people get older, paying attention to good health and hygiene becomes even more important. Simple routine tasks, like cutting your fingernails and toenails, can become difficult or even impossible if you have impaired vision or a problem with mobility. As we age, hormonal changes can cause toenails to grow…

SilverSneakers is the registered name for a health and fitness program developed for people 65 years and older. It has been suggested that there are more participating fitness locations available in the United States than Starbucks locations. With over 16,000 locations, SilverSneakers gives members access to outdoor classes, gym equipment,…

Everyone knows that getting regular physical exercise is one of the most important ingredients for good overall health. This is true at any age, but it is even more important for seniors who may become less active. Health care professionals assert that any kind of physical activity is great, including…

An electroencephalogram, or EEG, is a non-invasive test that detects and records the brain’s electric activity. Health care providers use EEGs to find brain wave abnormalities caused by trauma, are causing negative health conditions such as seizures. There are three main types of EEGs: Standard EEG testing takes place in…

There are several ways you can enhance your health care coverage beyond what Original Medicare Part A and Part B provide. A Medicare Supplement plan, also known as a Medigap plan, can help offset out-of-pocket expenses related to copayments, coinsurances and deductibles. Some plans also provide certain health care benefits…

Many people who receive their Part A and Part B benefits from Original Medicare, the program administered by the federal government, find that they are uncomfortable with the out-of-pocket costs for the medical care. Original Medicare helps cover many costs, but it doesn’t cover everything. Medicare Supplement, or Medigap, policies…