Nutrition

By : Dana Larsen Resource: www.aplaceformom.com Our elderly loved ones need a little extra TLC during the hot summer months. Find out why dehydration increases with age and get valuable tips on keeping your favorite senior hydrated. Senior

by DanaLarsen Resource: www.caregivers.com Overactive bladder plagues Americans; especially those over the age of 65. Learn how managing your diet, instead of decreasing fluid intake may be the smartest move to less-active bladder. If you find

What Seniors Can Gain From Good Diet Choices By Ruth Silah, RD, LDN, CNSD Resource: www.blog.hebrewsseniorlife.org With summer upon us, we tend to hear a great deal about healthy eating and getting in tip-top shape. There is no shortage of

By Mike Roussell Resource: www.livestrong.com Are you allergic, or just intolerant? And if your body is intolerant of a food, do you have to avoid it entirely? Here’s an expert’s real-world guide to living with food sensitivities. Overview My

By PEGGY BUCHANAN and MADELINE KONG Resource: http://www.livestrong.com Today’s adults are living longer, healthier lives, due in part to better fitness and nutrition. With the number of Americans 65 and older expected to represent more

By: Emilee Seltzer  Resource: www.agingcare.com As people age, their diets may need to change, especially if their diets are not well-balanced. Generally, doctors will recommend a well-balanced diet for elders, meaning that they should eat a

From http://www.homefoodsafety.org. September is National Food Safety Education Month – a perfect time to remind busy families that food safety is a year-round necessity. From top to bottom, a clean kitchen is the main line of defense between

Myth: Carbohydrates are “bad. Avoid them. Fact: Carbohydrates are an integral part of any diet, including the diabetic diet. Carbohydrate-rich foods provide energy (calories), vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients. You are asked to

Eating well can lower your chance of developing cancer. In fact, nutrition guidelines for cancer prevention are similar to those for preventing other diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Here are some general guidelines to help reduce your

When it comes to healthy weight management, small steps add up. In fact, little changes in eating and activity level have a more positive impact on health than drastic ones. This is because you are more likely to stick with smaller changes over