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Is Colonoscopy Prep Worse Than The Procedure?

Well, certainly colonoscopy, and all it implies, is not a subject likely to stimulate pleasant contemplation. However, for those moving along in the aging process, they eventually become a necessary evil. It actually may be helpful to have some understanding of the entire procedure if you have this unpleasant event coming up, or are satisfied that your time for a colonoscopy will come. There is one in your future. Read on for some enlightenment. Continue Reading »

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Posted by Krista Clarxzon on Oct 2nd 2008 | Filed in Health & Medicine | Comments (0)

Making Elder Care Decisions For Your Parents

As we become adults, we are faced with important decisions throughout our life. We deal with them the best we can, but what about our parents? The decision on whether to put them in a home is a brutal one.

The statistics show something very clear. We are all living longer. Modern healthcare has advanced to the point where we can all live for years and years. Unfortunately, this has resulted in long term care issues that many families are in turmoil over. Continue Reading »

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Posted by Alex Jensen on Sep 26th 2008 | Filed in Elder Care | Comments (0)

Is There a Good Menopause Diet?

Some suggest that the symptoms of menopause can be mitigated by including certain “superfoods” in your diet. We came across this article which has some valuable tips for you to keep in mind. Continue Reading »

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Posted by Robert on Aug 26th 2008 | Filed in Menopause | Comments (5)

How is High Cholesterol Caused?

Sustaining high cholesterol levels for a long period of time can lead to some major health problems especially in the aging process. One of the more drastic manifestations of the problem is that it can begin shutting down some of your vital organs, your heart, in particular. At it’s most dangerous levels it can lead to death. This is why many people emphasize just how important it is to go on a diet to lower cholesterol along with a daily exercise routine.

What in the World Causes High Cholesterol?

So you are sitting there wondering what causes high cholesterol? What causes your blood stream to suffocate? What is it that makes it hard for your blood to flow freely?

Okay, I know you love all of those fattening greasy hamburgers and things of that nature. There are other things that you love and may or may not be aware of whether or not they are causing your cholesterol to sky rocket, but they are, that is for sure.

There are so many foods that you can avoid and in doing so can help reduce your cholesterol intake. For instance, you can eliminate the cholesterol in your body by slowing down on all of those McDonald Big Macs and Burger King Whoopers. Yep, take it from me, these can and will quickly add to your body unwanted cholesterol.

You make your way down the yummy food isle. There are several different types of fattening cookies, chips and a variety of other greasy favorites that you may choose from. Did you know eating too many of these items are really bad for your health?

Indeed they are and of course, there is balance in everything. You can have balance in everything. With such a fast paced life, there are many things that we tend to do without thinking about it. Eat out too much? Yes, we do that all too often. There are so many things that we need to look out for as well. Off to Baskin Robbins? How often? When is too much too much?

Slim down on those dairy products that are so high in cholesterol and can add to the cholesterol in your body. There are several foods that you can avoid to help reduce the cholesterol in your body.

When you fry liver and chicken or anything like that you are also using grease to do it. That too will add to the cholesterol in your body. So with foods that are already high in cholesterol it is better to have oils that aren’t high in cholesterol such as fish oil and olive oil. That way, you can help to avoid the problems associated with elevated cholesterol levels

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Posted by Robert on Jul 19th 2008 | Filed in Diseases and Conditions | Comments (4)

Planning For Long-Term Health Care

The future is uncertain and anything can happen. You may live a long and healthy life, only to die at the age of 102 while you are out on your daily jog, or you may suffer a stroke at the age of 62 and require long-term care to help you accomplish your daily activities. As a result, you need to start planning for long-term health care to ensure you do not suffer from an unexpected event that could leave you as a financial burden on your family. Continue Reading »

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Posted by Terry Stanfield on Jul 17th 2008 | Filed in Baby Boomers | Comments (0)

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