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Salt and cardiovascular disease

Can Sodium Cause Cardiovascular Disease?

POSTED ON: January 16, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Cardiovascular disease is a prominent cause of death. The heart is an essential muscle in the body. It pumps blood to all organs and tissues, supplying them with oxygen. When Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills experienced a cardiac arrest during the recent game against the Cincinnati Bengals, thousands of fans were reminded of importance […]
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Stairs

Does Walking Up Stairs Improve Health?

POSTED ON: January 12, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Climbing stairs can help older adults stay healthy. Stairs have long been considered good exercise. Perhaps you played a sport where your coaches had you run stairs for conditioning. Think stadium or field house stairs. Maybe you have seen or used a “stair-stepper” at the local gym. Even if you have never been to a […]
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Flaxseed

How Can Flaxseed Support Health in Aging?

POSTED ON: January 9, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Flaxseed can benefit healthy aging. Genes certainly play a role in health as people age. After all, it is hard to fool the gene pool! Choices also impact the aging process. Kind of an extension of that "nature or nurture" thing. People with great genes can increase their risk of ailments through poor diet and […]
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Home improvements

What are Easy Home Improvements for Aging?

POSTED ON: January 6, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Making home improvements can help people live more independently as they age. Houses require a lot of TLC. At the minimum they require maintenance. People often also choose to make renovations to the home by updating flooring, bathrooms, and kitchens. These improvements often increase the value of the home. According to a recent US News […]
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Physical activity

How is Vigorous Physical Activity Helpful?

POSTED ON: January 5, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Physical activity often leads to better health outcomes. Most people in the United States are considered to live sedentary lives. Many careers are considered "desk jobs" where people answer phones or work on computers for hours each day. Leisure options like playing video games, scrolling through social media, streaming movies or television shows, or watching […]
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Arthritis

Do Pain Relievers Make Arthritis Worse?

POSTED ON: January 2, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Managing arthritis (otherwise known as "Old Arthur") can be challenging. Many people experience some occasional joint pain as they age. It turns out all of those physical activities and associated injuries of youth - whether football, gymnastics, wrestling, motocross, hockey, etc. - return in the form of aches and pains later in life. However, those […]
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Ultra-processed foods

How Bad are Ultra-Processed Foods?

POSTED ON: December 26, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to cognitive decline. What people consume is important to their wellbeing. Whether it is media or food it can impact how people act and think. The old adage “you are what you eat” is corroborated more and more each year through empirical research. According to a recent MedPage Today article […]
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Crossword puzzles

Do Crossword Puzzles Sharpen the Mind?

POSTED ON: December 22, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Crossword puzzles may facilitate cognitive health in aging populations. Words are hard. This is especially true of the English language. The vocabulary is vast. It is filled with unique rules and exceptions to rules for grammar and conjugation. When Gretchen and I were living in Germany (many "moons ago"), we became painfully aware how difficult […]
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Flavonols

Can Flavonols Decrease Dementia Risk?

POSTED ON: December 20, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Flavonols may be good for brain health. Cognitive decline is a common concern for aging individuals. This only makes sense. The brain is connected to all body systems through the neural network and is responsible for their functioning. Cognitive decline can lead to falls, changes in personality, forgetfulness, and loss of independence. Scary stuff, yes? […]
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Aspirin

Does Daily Aspirin Protect Against Falls?

POSTED ON: December 15, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Aspirin may increase risk of injury from falls. Over-the counter medications can be helpful to deal with colds, flues, headaches, or other minor ailments. Sometimes, they are even believed to have preventative properties. Aspirin has often been encouraged for those at risk of heart attack. According to a recent MedPage Today article titled “Daily Aspirin […]
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