A good diet and mental activtity should be general practice for anybody. But in the fight against Alzheimer's, it can turn out to be a lifesaver in the effort to save one's sense of self.
Conditions
Conditions related to 50+ health wellbeing.
Exercise Helps to Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
Exercise is always a great way to better health and fitness, but it also has surprising benefits on reducing the risk of developing cancer, especially in women who are above 50 years of age.
Long-Sightedness – Symptoms and Causes
Long-sightedness and far-sightedness are widely applied terms for hyperopia. It is caused by a defect in the ability of the eyes to focus.
Link Between Gum Disease and Cancer
Scientists have now discovered that gum disease, once thought of as a fairly benign condition, also can increase your risk of certain types of cancer.
Take Care of Your Feet – Don’t Take Them for Granted!
Feet are sometimes overlooked when considering health care, even though they are so important to us in our everyday lives. It is often not until we lose our mobility that we realise we have also lost our independence.
Melanoma
Melanoma is the most risky type of skin cancer. Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes ...
Diabetes – New Zealand’s Silent Epidemic
Diabetes is emerging fast as the biggest health catastrophe the world has ever seen. Find out more here.
Treatments for Diverticulitis
Description Some people develop multiple small pouches in the lining of their intestines (usually in the ...
The Rotator Muscle
The rotator muscle is the most common cause of shoulder pain. This is a group of ...
Age and falls
As we age, falls are an increasing risk. In the US, more than a third of ...