Guest post: Walking seniors boost fitness, raise funds for charity
One woman's inspiring story of discovering walking as the ideal way to improve fitness, raise funds for charity, and strengthen social ties.
Senior Health
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on senior health...
Be prepared for life – Four steps seniors should take to prevent falls and minimize their impact
Plan ahead to avoid falls in your home and to minimize the negative health impact if you do have an unfortunate accident. Learn the four most important steps you can take to be prepared.
Home safety tips – Top 7 ways to prevent falls
Protect yourself from many of the common hazards that can lead to falls around your home.
Above average speed of walking predicts longer, healthier life
Get walking. It's never too late. And walking speed makes a huge difference to the enjoyment of life as we age.
Searching for a diabetic neuropathy cure? New, proven treatment revealed
The symptoms of diabetic neuropathy - pain, numbness, weakness, cold feet are becoming more common as diabetes becomes more common. Discover the recent research that shows the effectiveness of NeuroTactile Therapy.
Beyond calcium and Vitamin D – What else can I do to stop bone loss?
Most people know to take calcium and vitamin D supplements to help prevent osteoporosis. As valuable as these steps are, they're not the only important measures you can take to prevent bone loss.
Restless leg syndrome and what to do about it
Restless leg syndrome can plague you with tight, painful, cramping legs when you're trying to sleep at night. You can benefit from a few tips...
Hip or knee replacement? Not so fast…
Hip and knee replacements have become two of the most common orthopedic surgeries. They're practically a rite of passage in the 50-60-70 year old set. Do they make sense? Are there alternatives?
Medical screening tests older men should consider
I'm all in favor of avoiding doctor visits, but as you age there are a few medical tests that become essential. Here's a list of the most important ones.
Secret to avoiding falls and fractures
Thinning bones are a big worry for older people. But, regardless of your bone density, if you never fall in the first place, your risk of fracturing a bone is greatly reduced.
Yet another way to reduce your risk of heart disease
Noise is a serious public health issue. This article reveals information about the role of noise in the genesis of heart disease.
Cut your heart health risk 50-70% or more
You don't have to be a health nut to be healthy. On the other hand, you're nuts if you can't find time to exercise - it has a marked effect on your cardiovascular risk.
Keep (and even build) muscle mass as you age
Regardless of your age or state of fitness, you can always improve your level of conditioning and build toward a healthier future.
