Jun 06 2022
It’s an important reminder to take care of our eyes. Certain lifestyle habits can improve your vision and eye health and an annual eye exam can help detect common conditions before they worsen. We use our eyes to complete daily tasks like preparing meals, engaging in physical activity, taking the correct medication and dosage, protect …
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Jan 17 2022
According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to improve their health. Scientific evidence shows that adults with a chronic disease or a disability can benefit from regular physical activity, and benefits can start accumulating with small amounts of exercise. …
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Dec 20 2021
Too many senior citizens come down with a case of Holiday Blues this time of the year. It’s not a very “jolly” season – especially if you’re old and living alone. The National Council on Aging [NCOA] estimates that 28% or more of folks in the 65-plus segment of the population live alone and while …
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Nov 22 2021
You’ve probably heard a lot about wellness in the past few years from “wellness initiatives” in the workplace to fitness classes promising that they will “restore your wellness.” Healthcare plans emphasize wellness now too. Medicare covers an annual wellness visit as well as a variety of other preventive health services. But what exactly is wellness, …
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Sep 06 2021
A full 47 million households with older adults are financially struggling today or are at risk of falling into economic insecurity as they age, according to new research by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston. Researchers analyzed data from 2016 and 2018 to determine the true scope of …
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May 04 2021
Unhealthy sleep can interfere with daily activities and is associated with lower quality of life and risk of chronic disease, such as diabetes and obesity. There is a connection with poor sleep and unhealthy weight gain because sleep regulates hormones that tell your body when you are hungry and signals when you feel full. This …
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Oct 22 2019
More than half of women responding to a National Council on Aging (NCOA) survey conducted with Ipsos said they are worried about outliving their savings. Income variances is very different for men and women. One major reason: the gender pay gap. Women are more likely to experience financial insecurity than men, and this discrepancy becomes …
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Jun 11 2019
According to the National Council on Aging, Americans retiring today are living longer, with significantly less money saved, amid ever-increasing costs. In addition, older adults are frequently targeted by scam artists because they are thought to be vulnerable and have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts. In April, Walmart and NCOA announced …
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