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Honoring World Tuberculosis Day
Each day, over 4,000 people lose their lives to Tuberculosis (TB )and close to 30,000 people fall ill with this preventable and curable disease. We aim to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of Tuberculosis, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic.
Read MoreNational Nutrition Month
“Eat Right, Bite by Bite!” March is National Nutrition Month! We encourage everyone to focus on making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Read MoreDehydration A Serious Health Threat For Senior Citizens
Dehydration is a serious health issue for senior citizens — and if not treated, can lead to serious chronic illness. According to a 2015 study in the Journal of Gerontology Nursing, between 20 to 30 percent of senior citizens are chronically dehydrated. That means seniors are not taking in enough fluids. According to health care experts,…
Read MoreElderly Citizens Fearful of United States 2020 Census
Elderly citizens, aged 50 and older are afraid of participating in the 2020 Census. In this age group, 66 percent are afraid that they will be the target of fraud. This finding comes from the new national survey, “The Impostors: Stealing Money, Damaging Lives,” which was released Feb. 19. As the Census Bureau prepares to…
Read MoreLife Expectancy For Seniors Will Be At All Time High By 2060
Life expectancy for senior citizens is expected to reach an average of 85 years of age by the year 2060, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Indeed, by 2060, 25 percent of all U.S. residents will be over age 65. But, overall, the growth in life expectancy in the U.S. over the next four…
Read MoreHandgrip Strength Can Predict Cognitive Decline In Seniors
Handgrip strength can accurately predict a cognitive decline in senior citizens, according to a recent National Institute of Aging study. Results were published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Older adults with a weaker handgrip were more likely to be cognitively impaired than those with a stronger grip. These findings suggest that handgrip strength…
Read MoreAge Discrimination Still Hurting Seniors In The Workplace
Age discrimination against senior citizens in the workplace still exists in the year 2020, according to a recent survey. At this time, about 35 percent of the U.S. population is now age 50 or older. Yet, in 2018, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — the nation’s workforce watchdog — issued a damning report…
Read MoreCelebrating National Handwashing Awareness Week
Join us in celebrating National Handwashing Awareness Week. Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. It’s quick, it’s simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. Handwashing is a win for everyone, except…
Read MoreSleep Deprivation Impairs Ability To Complete Complex Tasks
Sleep deprivation can impair your ability to successfully complete complex tasks, a new study reports. A good night’s sleep is important to maintaining both physical and cognitive health. Our bodies know this instinctively, and researchers have proved many times that this is true. Several studies have already shown that sleep protects your vascular…
Read MoreLung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. It is the most common cancer worldwide. Lung Cancer is the number one cancer killer of women and men in the United States. It takes more lives every year than colon, prostate, ovarian and breast cancers combined. Early detection leads to 20% fewer lung cancer deaths each year.
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