The Top Foods to Avoid for a Kidney Friendly Diet
As the saying goes, we are what we eat, and for people with kidney disease, it is even more vital that an appropriate nutrition plan is observed to lessen symptoms, such as swelling, pain, nausea and more, and to perhaps …
Best Tips for Seniors Living with Kidney Disease
Itching. Hiccups. Loss of appetite. Sleep problems. These are just some of the seemingly innocuous indicators that could mean kidney disease. And with as many as 20 million people in America diagnosed with the disease, and many more not yet …
Eating the Right Stuff: How to Help COPD Through Your Diet
As shared by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, nearly 12 million adults are currently diagnosed with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), and it is also estimated that another 12 million may possibly be living with the disease and …
COPD at Home: How Pure Is Your Air?
If you happen to be caring for a senior loved one who struggles with COPD, you certainly are familiar with the fact that outdoor air pollution can aggravate symptoms. However, did you realize that low air quality in the home …
Exercise After 50: The Rules Have Changed
Aging involves adapting to a number of changes, and the way we take care of our bodies is one of the most important ones. We all know the necessity of remaining physically active, but may not realize that the old …
Senior Health News: Treadmill Therapy Now Covered by Medicare
Here’s some encouraging senior health news for individuals with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a debilitating condition which can occur from cigarette smoking or diabetes and can increase a person’s chance of having a heart attack or stroke, and in some …