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Which Foods Support Aging?

Sep 19, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Foods that support aging are those that are minimally processed and nutrient-dense. Among foods that support aging, some are especially beneficial, such as blueberries, leafy green vegetables, and nuts. Nonplant foods that are helpful include fatty fish and yogurt.

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How To Create A Healthy Senior Diet

Sep 17, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Healthy eating is important at any age, but becomes even more so as we reach midlife and beyond. As well as keeping your body healthy, eating well can also be the key to a positive outlook and staying emotionally balanced. But healthy eating doesn’t have to be about dieting and sacrifice. Rather, it should be all about enjoying fresh, tasty food, wholesome ingredients, and eating in the company of friends and family.

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5 Tips To Get More Happiness Out Of Life

Sep 12, 2024 by Total Access Medical

We all want to be happy. But is becoming happier even possible? These five tips can show you how to get more joy and satisfaction out of life. 

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10 Tips On How To Age Gracefully

Sep 10, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Aging is a sensitive topic. It can be difficult to face the fact that we are no longer as spry as we once were or to accept that we may need to make changes to keep our physical and mental health in check. But aging is nothing to be ashamed of; sadly, it is a privilege denied to many. Discover the art of gracefully navigating the aging process. While everyone’s journey is distinctive, 10 fundamental tips can help steer you toward a life of improved health, happiness, and fulfillment.

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Can We Slow the Effects of Aging?

Sep 05, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Though aging is inevitable, it’s possible to slow down some of the effects. You can do this by following healthy lifestyle habits.

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Healthy Aging Tips for the Older Adults in Your Life

Sep 03, 2024 by Total Access Medical

If you have older family members or loved ones, you may worry about their health as they age. Aging increases the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and dementia. The good news is that adopting and maintaining a few key behaviors can help older adults live longer, healthier lives. As a family member, it’s important to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors in your loved ones — it’s never too late to start!

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Can Exercise Help Improve Brain Function?

Aug 29, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Exercise offers multiple health benefits, and researchers are particularly interested in discovering how it affects the brain function of older adults.  

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Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure?

Aug 27, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. A person may feel anxious before a test or when waiting for important news.

It occurs when the body releases stress hormones. These hormones trigger an increase in heart rate and a narrowing of the blood vessels. Both of these changes can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.

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Carrying Excess Fat In 2 Body Areas May Increase Dementia and Parkinson's Risk

Aug 22, 2024 by Total Access Medical

The number of people with neurodegenerative diseases is increasing rapidly. A 2022 analysis estimated that by 2050, around 153 million people will be living with dementia worldwide. Parkinson’s disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, now affects over twice the number it did in 1990, with more than 6 million people living with the condition in 2016.

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How Do Stress And Sleep Affect Weight?

Aug 20, 2024 by Total Access Medical

The trouble with stress is that it seeps into every area of your life — affecting your sleep, mood and the size of your waistline. The interactions between these factors were the subject of a recent study in the International Journal of Obesity, which found that people with high stress and poor sleep were less likely to achieve a 10-lb weight loss goal. 

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