Category: Wellness (Page 86 of 116)

      When Are You Too Old to Drive?

      September 10, 2011 /

      Should we be concerned about elderly drivers?

      Reese Witherspoon was hit by an elderly driver this week which has prompted the conversation.

      “When is it time to surrender the car keys?”

      It is not an easy conversation to initiate but as Baby Boomers age it will be increasingly necessary to discuss the driving ability of an aging population.

      In a study released in January, scientists from the University of Rochester suggested older people have trouble driving because they have a heightened awareness of people and cars moving around rather than what’s right in front of them. In particular, drivers over 80 have an elevated crash risk when trying to deal with more complex road situations, such as intersections, left turns and reacting to an imminent crash, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
      The American Automobile Association estimates 37 million drivers will be 65 and older by 2020, and 90 percent of them will be licensed. Drivers 85 and older has surpassed 3 million.

      Quality Control, Wellness

      Lower Breast Cancer Risk with Plant Based Diet

      September 8, 2011 /

      A new study shows that those women whose diets were low in red meat, sodium and processed carbohydrates and high in plant based foods and legumes may have a somewhat decreased risk of developing one type of breast cancer,

      The findings, from a large, long-running study of U.S. nurses, showed that women with diets high in plant foods — but low in red meat, sodium and processed carbohydrates — tended to have a lower risk of developing certain breast tumors.

      Of more than 86,000 women the study followed for 26 years, slightly less than one percent developed ER-negative breast cancer.

      The risk, researchers found, was lower among women whose diets most closely resembled the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet — an eating plan experts recommended for lowering blood pressure. It emphasizes vegetables, fruit, fiber-rich grains, legumes and nuts, and low-fat dairy.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      Five Key Ways to Prevent Diabetes

      September 8, 2011 /

      People who manage to stay healthy and diabetes free as they age share some healthy habits.

      The five key traits they share represent healthy habits which anyone can incorporate into their daily routine.

      Normal weight They were not overweight or obese, and maintained a body mass index below 25 (a threshold equivalent to 155 pounds for a 5-foot, 6-inch woman).

      Nonsmoking They had never been regular smokers, or they’d been smoke-free for at least 10 years.

      Physically active They got at least 20 minutes of heart-pounding, sweat-inducing exercise three or more times per week.

      Healthy diet They consumed a diet with lots of fiber, little trans fat, few refined or sugary carbohydrates, and a high ratio of good (polyunsaturated) to bad (saturated) fats.

      Little to no drinking They used alcohol in moderation, if at all — two drinks or less a day for men, and one drink or less for women.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      Women Benefit from Moderate Drinking

      September 8, 2011 /

      Harvard researchers suggest that Middle-aged women who drink alcohol in moderation have a better chance than nondrinkers of staying healthy as they age.

      Moderate drinking; 3-15 drinks per week for women, showed 28% higher odds of being free from chronic illness, physical disability, mental health problems, and cognitive decline at age 70.

      The study applied to middle aged white women and while it is not a prescription to start drinking or to over indulge it is encouraging for those who imbibe in moderation.

      Research, Wellness

      Your Most Important Relationship is with Yourself

      September 8, 2011 /

      Nurturing yourself is necessary.

      It is not selfish to put your needs first, however, most women will exhaust themselves taking care of others at the expense of their own needs.

      Women have bought into many myths that perpetuate self destructive behavior.

      Fear of being undervalued, wanting to be loved and accepted and fear of offending others are just a few of the myths which drive women to put themselves last.

      Wellness

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