Health and Fitness
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain gets blocked or ruptures. As a result, parts of the brain become damaged or die. This can cause long-term disability, brain damage, and even death. Common symptoms of stroke include numbness, confusion, difficulty seeing and walking,
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1. The brain is one of five vital organs in the body. It controls memory, vision, breathing, emotion, thought, and numerous other things. Therefore, it is extremely important to take care of it. Neurons send and receive electrical and chemical signals in the brain to transmit information. Below is a
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Next Wednesday is the beginning of National Nutrition Month, which emphasizes the importance of a healthy and balanced diet. Created in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Diabetics, the annual campaign invites everyone to learn about making informed choices regarding eating habits and physical activity. Below is a list
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It is a known fact that we all need to think about what to eat everyday. With all of life’s many responsibilities, that might the last thing on your to-do list. Boom Health meals were designed with your loved ones in mind whether they have recently been discharged from
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Hospital discharge occurs when inpatient care from the hospital ends and care from family, friends, and caregivers begins. Although most hospitals provide you with a discharge planner, it can be confusing to navigate and you may have unanswered questions. Discharge follow up tasks Boom Health’s discharge follow up tasks
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A caregiving plan is a comprehensive plan that lays out a list of what to do to manage the care of a loved one and who is responsible for each task. Caregiving plans allow you to stay organized in order to ensure you get the care you need. They also
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Saturday, February 4 is World Cancer Day. With that in mind, we thought that it was important to provide information about the disease itself, with an emphasis on how it affects the senior population. Cancer refers to the uncontrolled proliferation (replication) of cells. Changes in DNA can cause the development
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There are thousands of healthcare apps available worldwide. However, the majority don’t have many downloads, indicating that there is an opportunity for growth and improvement. That’s just part of the reason we developed Boom Health. Post-hospital syndrome is a period of vulnerability following hospital discharge. It can last
Aging
Traveling is at the top of to-do lists for many seniors after they retire. Healthier hearts and brains and a lower risk of depression are only some of the benefits of traveling. Regardless of your physical abilities and interests, there are travel destinations that can accommodate your wants and needs.
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Your health becomes more important as you age so it’s very important to take care of it. Seniors are at higher risk than others to catch various flu viruses, which can lead to other complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis. This is why taking care of your body and
Aging
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects more than 10% of people aged 65 and older. It affects many areas of the brain, resulting in impaired memory, problem-solving, thinking, judgement, and language. Alzheimer’s disease is believed to be caused by the abnormal accumulation of amyloid-beta protein around
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Traveling allows you to explore new places, learn about different cultures, try new foods, and create memories. It can be more difficult for seniors with health conditions or lower physical fitness to travel. However, you don’t have to stop traveling because you’re getting older. Tips that seniors can