Posts Tagged With ‘ staying healthy ’

The immune system responds to exercise. One theory is that exercise increases blood and lymph flow as the muscles contract. Exercise is good for your body and mind, but does it work for the immune system? Researchers have shown that exercise increases blood and lymph flow as the muscles contract. This increased blood flow may allow the immune cells in the blood vessels to travel their normal path toward an area suffering from a viral infection or cancer. One of the most overlooked benefits of exercise is its effect on the immune system. The immune system responds to exercise. For example, walking... Continue Reading

Higher serum sodium levels, even within the normal range, have been linked to advanced biological aging, and an increased risk of premature death. It is important to note that these findings are based on observational studies and they need more research to determine the cause-and-effect relationship between sodium levels and health outcomes. It’s important to consult with a healthcare professional before changing your dietary sodium intake. The American Heart Association recommends that adults should aim for only 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day, with an ideal limit of only 1,500 mg per... Continue Reading

Staying hydrated is associated with several health benefits, including maintaining proper bodily functions, preventing dehydration and heat exhaustion, aiding in digestion and weight management, and promoting healthy skin. Staying hydrated is important for maintaining cognitive function and physical performance. Staying hydrated can help cognitive function in seniors by maintaining the proper balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body, which are necessary for the proper functioning of the brain. Dehydration can cause a decrease in blood volume, which can lead to decreased blood flow to the... Continue Reading

In BC we have to pay $300 for a vaccine against Shingles. In other jurisdictions in Canada, seniors get the vaccine for free yet the government brags about how it supports seniors.  My wife suffered from Shingles and I have had friends who have had it as well. It can be a very serious disease. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Symptoms of shingles typically include: Pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in a specific area on one side of the face or body A red rash that begins a few... Continue Reading

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Mental health means feeling, thinking, and acting in ways that allow you to enjoy life and deal with its challenges. Poor mental health is not part of normal aging, but mental health problems can continue into older age. Mental health problems can also arise later in life from physical changes or from life changes, such as losing a loved one or increased isolation. How can “nature” support our mental health as we get older? We have known for some time that physical activity benefits our mental health. For example, studies have shown that... Continue Reading

Anxiety is an emotion of an unpleasant state of inner turmoil, often accompanied by nervous behaviour, such as pacing back and forth, abnormal feelings in the body (stomach or chest pains), and rumination, which is the inability to control what we are thinking about or having one set of thoughts stuck in your head. It includes feelings of worry about events or activities that are coming up and may include fears, such as the fear of dying. Fear is the emotional response to a real or perceived imminent threat, whereas anxiety is experienced in response to a future threat. Fear and anxiety can overlap.... Continue Reading